MOVING LOADS

Maximum moment in a simple beam caused

by a system of moving loads

The moment is maximum under a particular

load if the system of loads is in such position
that the centerline of the span is midway
between the load and the resultant.
 MOVING LOADS

Maximum shear in a simple beam caused by

a system of moving loads

The shear is maximum under a particular

load if the system of loads is in such position
that the largest leftmost or rightmost load is
over one reaction and all the wheel loads are
within the span.
Example1.

Atruckandtrailercombinationcrossinga12mspanhasaxleloads
of15kN,25kN and50kN separatedrespectivelybydistancesof2
mand6m.
15 kN 25 kN 50 kN

2m 6m

12m

1. Determinethemaximummomentthatwilldevelopunderthe15
kN load.
2. Findthemaximummomentthatwilldevelopunderthe25kN
load.
3. Findthemaximummomentdevelopedinthespan.
4. Calculatethemaximumsheardevelopedinthespan.