Distributed loads2D
Triangular and trapezoidal load
Replace line and pressure distributions with resultants that preserve both force and first moment.
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Purpose-built 2D FBDTriangular and trapezoidal load
Change the end intensities and observe the centroid migrate toward the heavier end.
variable intensitymigrating centroidfirst moment
Engineering model scope
Category
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.