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Shear & Moment Diagrams — the Direct Method
Inside this lesson
- Write V(x) and M(x) for each region of a beam using the direct method
- Identify how point loads, concentrated moments, and distributed loads affect the shape of the diagrams
- Explicitly correct the misconception that a point load creates a discontinuity in the moment diagram
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Educational content covering topics typical of a first- and second-year mechanical engineering curriculum. Not a substitute for accredited coursework, and not suitable for real structural design without review by a licensed professional engineer.