To determine the reactions at supports A and B, we will use the equations of static equilibrium.
- Let RA be the reaction force at support A.
- Let RB be the reaction force at support B.
- The downward point load is 10 units.
- The distance from A to the load is 3 units.
- The distance from the load to B is 3 units.
- The total length of the beam is 3+3=6 units.
Step 1: Apply the equilibrium equation for the sum of vertical forces.
Assume upward forces are positive and downward forces are negative.
∑Fy=0
RA+RB−10=0
RA+RB=10(∗)
Step 2: Apply the equilibrium equation for the sum of moments about point A.
Assume counter-clockwise moments are positive.
∑MA=0
The load of 10 units creates a clockwise moment about A.
The reaction RB creates a counter-clockwise moment about A.
(RB×6)−(10×3)=0
6RB−30=0
6RB=30
RB=630
RB=5
Step 3: Substitute the value of RB into equation (∗) to find RA.
RA+5=10
RA=10−5
RA=5
The reactions at the supports are:
RA=5 units
RB=5 units
The final answer is RA=5,RB=5.