Question

Determine the reaction at support A for the beam shown below is

Answer 1

FBD

Now, considering beam only with loadings transferred as shown

∑F_y = 0

⇒ R_A + R_E = 30 kN     ---(i)

⇒ 20 × 2 + 40 + 10 × (6 + 2) – 20 – R_E × 10 = 0

⇒ R_E = 14 kN

⇒ R_A = 16 kN