Distributed loads2D
Uniform beam load
Replace line and pressure distributions with resultants that preserve both force and first moment.
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Purpose-built 2D FBDUniform beam load
Replace a UDL by a force that preserves both area and moment.
load areacentroidal resultantmoment preservation
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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.