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Distributed loads2D

Piecewise load builder

Replace line and pressure distributions with resultants that preserve both force and first moment.

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Purpose-built 2D FBD

Piecewise distributed-load builder

Build two linear segments with adjustable break location and total length.

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Piecewise load integratorShaded load area and first moment are preserved by one centroidal resultant165 kNL 6 mSCENARIO-SPECIFIC FBD
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Distributed loading

Idealization

The displayed load intensity is integrated over the stated length or area.

Acceptance check

The equivalent resultant must preserve both total load and first moment.