Support Reaction Calculator

What is a Support Reaction Calculator?

A support reaction calculator determines the reactions at the supports of a structure under given loads.

It calculates the forces or moments exerted by the supports to maintain equilibrium.

Why use a Support Reaction Calculator?

1. Structural Analysis: Provides essential information for structural analysis and design.
2. Load Distribution: Helps distribute loads appropriately among supports.
3. Safety Assurance: Ensures that supports can withstand applied loads without failure.
4. Efficiency: Speeds up the calculation process, especially for complex structures.

How to use a Support Reaction Calculator:

1. Enter the applied load at support A in kips.
2. Enter the applied load at support B in kips.
3. Enter the span length in feet.
4. Click the "Calculate" button.
5. The calculator estimates the support reactions at points A and B.

Example of Calculator:

Let's say you have a simply supported beam with the following specifications:

1. Applied Load at A = 20 kips
2. Applied Load at B = 30 kips
3. Span Length = 10 feet

Support Reaction at A: 6.00 kips
Support Reaction at B: 4.00 kips

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