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Just want to ask if the moment diagram of Cantilever beam with fixed end at left is the same as with fixed end at right. What I mean is that they are just mirrored ? Thanks
A moment diagram is a visual representation of the bending moments along a structural element, such as a cantilever beam. It shows the magnitude and direction of the moments at different points along the beam.
The moment diagram of a cantilever beam is important because it helps determine the maximum bending moment and shear force that the beam can withstand. This information is crucial for designing and ensuring the structural integrity of the beam.
A cantilever beam with a fixed end at the left hand side will have a moment diagram that is symmetrical about the fixed end, whereas a beam with a free end will have an asymmetrical moment diagram with the maximum moment occurring at the free end.
The shape of the moment diagram for a cantilever beam is affected by several factors, including the magnitude and type of load applied, the length of the beam, and the support conditions (e.g. fixed or free end).
The maximum bending stress in a cantilever beam can be determined by finding the point on the moment diagram with the highest bending moment and then using the beam's cross-sectional properties and the equation for bending stress (σ = My/I) to calculate the maximum stress at that point.