FACULTY OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF STRUCTURE AND MATERIAL

ENGINEERING

LAB MATERIAL

REPORT
Subject Code BFC 31901
Code & Experiment Title OPEN ENDED – SHEAR FORCE INFLUENCE LINES
Course Code 2 BFF
Date 04/03/2012
Section / Group SECTION 9 / GROUP 7
Name MUHAMMAD IKHWAN BIN ZAINUDDIN (DF100018)
Members of Group 1.NUR EZRYNNA BINTI MOHD ZAINAL (DF100118)
2.MUHAMMAD NUH BIN AHMAD ZAIRI (DF100093)
3.NUR EEZRA ATHIRLIA BINTI GHAZALI (DF100147)
4.MUHAMMAD HUZAIR BIN ZULKIFLI (DF100040)
5.ZIRWATUL FAUZANA BINTI CHE JEMANI (DF100027)
Lecturer/Instructor/Tutor EN. MOHD KHAIRY BIN BURHANUDIN
Received Date 20/04/2012

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Name : MUHAMMAD IKHWAN BIN ZAINUDDIN Name : NUR EZRYNNA BINTI MOHD ZAINAL

Matric No. : DF100018 Matric No. : DF100118

Date : 20/04/2012 Date : 20/04/2012

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Name : NUR EEZRA ATHIRLIA BINTI GHAZALI Name : MUHAMMAD HUZAIR BIN ZULKIFLI

Matric No. : DF100147 Matric No. : DF100040

Date : 20/04/2012 Date : 20/04/2011

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Name : MUHAMMAD NUH BIN AHMAD ZAIRI Name : ZIRWATUL FAUZANA BINTI CHE JEMANI

Matric No. : DF100093 Matric No. : DF100027

Date : 20/04/2012 Date : 20/04/2012

SCOPE OF WORK GROUP 7

NO NAME SCOPE OF WORK

1 Nur Ezrynna binti Mohd Zainal Calculation of the laboratory report

2 Muhammad Ikhwan in Zainuddin Calculation of the laboratory report

3 Nur Eezra Athirlia binti Ghazali Discussion of the laboratory report

4 Muhammad Nuh bin Ahmad Zairi Theory and record data of the laboratory
report

5 Zirwatul Fauzana binti Che Jemani Conclusion of the laboratory report

6 Muhammad Huzair bin Zulkifli Procedure and result of the laboratory report
1.0 INTRODUCTION

An influence line for a given function, such as a reaction, axial force, shear force, or bending
moment, is a graph that shows the variation of that function at any given point on a structure due to
the application of a unit load at any point on the structure. An influence line for a function differs
from a shear, axial, or bending moment diagram. Influence lines can be generated by independently
applying a unit load at several points on a structure and determining the value of the function due to
this load, i.e. shear, axial, and moment at the desired location. The calculated values for each
function are then plotted where the load was applied and then connected together to generate the
influence line for the function.

2.0 OBJECTIVE

2.1 To plot Shear force influence line.

2.2 To verify the use of a shear force influence on a simply supported beam
2.3 Understanding about the envelopes of maximum influence line values
2.4 To construct influence line for maximum end shear in a beam supporting a series of
moving concentrated loads

3.0 LEARNING OUTCOME

3.1 The application the engineering knowledge in practical application

3.2 To enhance technical competency in structural engineering through laboratory
application.
3.3 To communicate effectively in group
3.4 To identify problem, solving and finding out appropriate solution through laboratory
application
4.0 THEORY

Defination: An influence line is a plot of the magnitude of the resulting reaction/axial

force/shear/moment generated in a beam or structure as a unit load travels across its length. Influence
lines can be generated for any of these actions (reactions, axial forces, shears, or moments) in a
structure. Influence lines are used to determine where to place moving loads on a structure to obtain
maximum results (reactions, shears, moments, axial forces), and to compute these reactions or other
actions (shears/moments/axial forces) once the loads are placed in critical positions.

Part 1: This Experiment examines how shear force varies at a cut section as a unit load moves from
one end to another (see Figure 1). From the diagram, shear force influence line equation can be
writen.

RA = load (a-x) + (digital force x 0.125) (before cut)

a

RA = (digital force x 0.125) (after cut)

a

‘Cut’
x 1 (unit load) Mx
Mx

RA = (1 – x/L) RB=x/L
a b

Figure 1 - shear force varies at a cut section

Part 2: If the beam are loaded as shown in Figure 2, the shear force at the ‘cut’ can be calculated
using the influence line. (See Figure 2).

Shear force at ‘cut’ section = F1y1 + F2y2 + F3y3

(y1, y2 and y3 are ordinates derived from the influence line in terms of x1, x2,
x3 ,a , b and L)

F1 F2 F3 ab  L

x1
x2

x3

Shear Force Influence

line for cut
y1 y2 y3

Figure 2 - beam are loaded

5.0 APPARATUS
6.0 PROCEDURES

Part 1:
i. Check the Digital Force Meter reads zero with no load.
ii. Place hanger with 200g of mass at support and locate it at the left support and
record the Digital Force reading in Table 1.
iii. Repeat the procedure number 2 with different distance
iv. Complete the calculation in Table 1.

Part 2:
i. Place three load hangers with different mass at same position between the
supports. Record the positions and the Digital Force Display reading in Table
2.
ii. Repeat the procedure with three other locations.
iii. Complete the calculation in Table 2

7.0 RESULT

Part A :
Location Of Digital Shear Experimental Influence Theoretical Influence Line
Load From Left Force Force At Line Value Value
Hand Support Display Cut
(m) Reading (N) Section (N) RA (kN) RB (kN) RA (kN) RB (kN)
0.04 0.1 0.1 0.892 0.089 0.891 0.090
0.06 0.2 0.2 0.868 0.113 0.848 0.133
0.08 0.2 0.2 0.803 0.178 0.802 0.179
0.10 0.3 0.3 0.779 0.202 0.759 0.222
0.12 0.3 0.3 0.714 0.267 0.714 0.267
0.14 0.3 0.3 0.648 0.333 0.668 0.313
0.16 0.4 0.4 0.624 0.357 0.625 0.356
0.18 0.4 0.4 0.559 0.422 0.580 0.401
0.20 0.5 0.5 0.535 0.446 0.534 0.447
0.22 0.5 0.5 0.470 0.511 0.491 0.490
0.24 0.6 0.6 0.446 0.535 0.445 0.536
0.26 0.6 0.6 0.381 0.600 0.402 0.579
0.34 -0.2 -0.2 0.083 1.064 0.223 0.758
0.36 -0.2 -0.2 0.083 1.064 0.177 0.804
0.38 -0.1 -0.1 0.042 1.023 0.134 0.847
0.40 -0.1 -0.1 0.042 1.023 0.089 0.892
Table 1
Notes:
1. Shear force at cut section is the same value given by Digital force reading. Add –ve sign to the
value for positions 320mm to 380mm.
ShearForce ( N )
2. Experimental Influence line values =
Load ( N )
3. Calculate the theoretical value using the equation 1 for load position 40 to 260 mm and equation 2
for load position 320mm to 380mm.

Part B :

Position of hanger from Digital Exp. Theoretical

left hand support (m) Force
Location Moment (N) Moment (N)
Reading
100g 200g 300g (N) RA RB RA RB
0.04 0.20 0.36 0.5 1.921 3.924 2.727 3.389
1
0.38 0.08 0.14 1.2
2 4.009 1.877 3.748 2.141
0.26 0.38 0.04 0.6 3.182 2.704 3.345 2.541
3
0.34 0.22 0.06 1.1 3.795 2.091 3.745 2.141
4

Table 2
 GRAPH OF INFLUENCE LINE VALUE (REACTION A) VERSUS LOCATION OF
LOAD FROM LEFT HAND SUPPORT
1
Theoritical Value
Experimental Value
0.9

0.8
INFLUENCE LINE VALUE FOR REACTION A

0.7

0.6

0.5

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
0.04 0.06 0.08 0.1 0.12 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.2 0.22 0.24 0.26 0.34 0.36 0.38 0.4
LOCATION OF LOAD FROM LEFT HAND SUPPORT
7.0 DATA ANALYSIS

7.1 PART A (Experimental):

7.1.1 Before Cut

Load = 100g 100g x 9.81 = 0.981 N

1000

RA = 0.981 (a-x) + (digital force x 0.125)

a

At 0.04 m

RA = 0.981 (0.3 – 0.04) + (0.1 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = 0.892 kN RB = 0.981 – 0.892
RB = 0.089 kN

At 0.06 m

RA = 0.981 (0.3 – 0.06) + (0.2 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = 0.868 kN RB = 0.981 – 0.868
RB = 0.113 kN
At 0.08 m

RA = 0.981 (0.3 – 0.08) + (0.2 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = 0.803 kN RB = 0.981 – 0.803
RB = 0.178 kN

At 0.10 m

RA = 0.981 (0.3 – 0.10) + (0.3 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = 0.779 kN RB = 0.981 – 0.779
RB = 0.202 kN

At 0.12 m

RA = 0.981 (0.3 – 0.12) + (0.3 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = 0.714 kN RB = 0.981 – 0.714
RB = 0.267 Kn
At 0.14 m

RA = 0.981 (0.3 – 0.14) + (0.3 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = 0.648 kN RB = 0.981 – 0.648
RB = 0.333 kN

At 0.16 m

RA = 0.981 (0.3 – 0.16) + (0.4 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = 0.624 kN RB = 0.981 – 0.624
RB = 0.357 kN

At 0.18 m

RA = 0.981 (0.3 – 0.18) + (0.4 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = 0.559 kN RB = 0.981 – 0.559
RB = 0.422 kN
At 0.20 m

RA = 0.981 (0.3 – 0.14) + (0.5 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = 0.535 kN RB = 0.981 – 0.535
RB = 0.446 kN

At 0.22 m

RA = 0.981 (0.3 – 0.22) + (0.5 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = 0.470 kN RB = 0.981 – 0.470
RB = 0.511 kN

At 0.24 m

RA = 0.981 (0.3 – 0.24) + (0.6 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = 0.446 kN RB = 0.981 – 0.446
RB = 0.535 kN
At 0.26 m

RA = 0.981 (0.3 – 0.26) + (0.6 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = 0.381 kN RB = 0.981 – 0.381
RB = 0.60 kN

7.1.2 After Cut

Load = 100g 100g x 9.81 = 0.981 N

1000

RA = (digital force x 0.125)

a

At 0.34 m

RA = (-0.2 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = - 0.083 kN RB = 0.981 + 0.083
RA = 0.083 kN (↓) RB = 1.064 kN
At 0.36 m

RA = (-0.2 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = - 0.083 kN RB = 0.981 + 0.083
RA = 0.083 kN (↓) RB = 1.064 kN

At 0.38 m

RA = (-0.1 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = - 0.042 kN RB = 0.981 + 0.042
RA = 0.042 kN (↓) RB = 1.023 kN

At 0.40 m

RA = (-0.1 x 0.125) ∑fy ↑ = ∑fy ↓

0.3 RA + RB = 0.981
RA = - 0.042 kN RB = 0.981 + 0.042
RA = 0.042 kN (↓) RB = 1.023 Kn
7.2 PART A (Theoritical):

Distance : 0.04mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.40) = 0 RA + RB = 0.981

RA (0.44) = 0.392 RB = 0.981 – 0.891

RA = 0.891 kN RB = 0.090 kN

Distance : 0.06mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.38) = 0 RA + RB = 0.981

RA = 1.784
RA (0.44) = 0.373 RB = 0.981 – 0.848

RA = 0.848 kN RB = 0.133 kN

Distance : 0.08mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA + RB = 0.981
RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.36) = 0
RA = 1.784
RB = 0.981 – 0.802
RA (0.44) = 0.353

RA = 0.802 kN RB = 0.179 kN

Distance : 0.10mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.34) = 0 RA + RB = 0.981

RA = 1.784
RA (0.44) = 0.334 RB = 0.981 – 0.759

RA = 0.759 kN RB = 0.222 kN

Distance : 0.12mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.32) = 0 RA + RB = 0.981

RA = 1.784
RA (0.44) = 0.314 RB = 0.981 – 0.714

RA = 0.714 kN RB = 0.267 kN

RA = 1.784
Distance : 0.14mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.30) = 0 RA + RB = 0.981

RA (0.44) = 0.294 RB = 0.981 – 0.668

RA = 0.668 kN RB = 0.313 kN

Distance : 0.16mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.28) = 0 RA + RB = 0.981

RA = 1.784
RA (0.44) = 0.275 RB = 0.981 – 0.625

RA = 0.625 kN RB = 0.356 kN

Distance : 0.18mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.26) = 0 RA + RB = 0.981

RA = 1.784
RA (0.44) = 0.255 RB = 0.981 – 0.580

RA = 0.580 kN RB = 0.401 kN

Distance : 0.20mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.24) = 0 RA + RB = 0.981

RA = 1.784
RA (0.44) = 0.235 RB = 0.981 – 0.534

RA = 0.534 kN RB = 0.447 kN

Distance : 0.22mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.22) = 0 RA + RB = 0.981

RA = 1.784
RA (0.44) = 0.216 RB = 0.981 – 0.491

RA = 0.491 kN RB = 0.490 kN

RA = 1.784
Distance : 0.24mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.20) = 0 RA + RB = 0.981

RA (0.44) = 0.196 RB = 0.981 – 0.445

RA = 0.445 kN RB = 0.536 kN

Distance : 0.26mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.18) = 0 RA + RB = 0.981

RA = 1.784
RA (0.44) = 0.177 RB = 0.981 – 0.402

RA = 0.402 kN RB = 0.579 kN

Distance : 0.34mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.10) = 0 RA =+ 1.784

RB = 0.981

RA (0.44) = 0.098 RB = 0.981 – 0.223

RA = 0.223 kN RB = 0.758 kN

Distance : 0.36mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.08) = 0 RA + RB = 0.981

RA = 1.784
RA (0.44) = 0.078 RB = 0.981 – 0.177

RA = 0.177 kN RB = 0.804 kN

Distance : 0.38mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.06) = 0 RA + RB = 0.981

RA = 1.784
RA (0.44) = 0.059 RB = 0.981 – 0.134

RA = 0.134 kN RB = 0.847 kN

RA = 1.784
 Distance : 0.40mm
MB = 0 Fy =Fy

RA (0.44) 0.981 (0.04) = 0 RA + RB = 0.981

RA (0.44) = 0.039 RB = 0.981 – 0.089

RA = 0.089 kN RB = 0.892 kN

7.3 PART B (Experimental):

RA = 1.784
 Location 1

0.981 N 1.962 N 2.943 N

0.04m 0.16m 0.10m 0.06m 0.08m

1.921 N 3.924N

RA = Load x Length + (Digital Force x 0.125 )

0.3
RA = 0.981N x 0.26 + (0.5 x 0.125 ) + 1.962x 0.1 + (0.5x 0.125 )
0.3 0.3
RA = 1.921 N

RA + RB = 0.981N + 2.943N + 1.962N

RA + RB = 0.981N + 2.943N + 1.962N
RB = 5.883N – 1.921N
RB = 3.924 N
  Location 2
1.962 N 2.943 N 0.981 N

0.08m 0.06m 0.16m 0.08m 0.06m

4.009 N 1.877N

RA = Load x Length + (Digital Force x 0.125 )

0.3
RA = 1.962N x 0.22 + (1.2 x 0.125 ) + 2.943 x 0.16 + (1.2 x 0.125 )
0.3 0.3
RA = 4.009 N
RA + RB = 0.981N + 2.943N + 1.962N
RA + RB = 0.981N + 2.943N + 1.962N
RB = 5.883N – 4.009 N
RB = 1.877 N

 Location 3

2.943 N 0.981 N 1.962 N

0.04m 0.22m 0.04m 0.08m 0.06m

3.182N 2.704 N

RA = Load x Length + (Digital Force x 0.125 )

0.3
RA = 2.946N x 0.26 + (0.6 x 0.125 ) + 0.981 x 0.04 + (0.6x 0.125 )
0.3 0.3
RA = 3.182 N

RA + RB = 0.981N + 2.943N + 1.962N

RA + RB = 0.981N + 2.943N + 1.962N
RB = 5.883N – 3.182 N
RB = 2.704 N
  Location 4
2.943 N 1.962 N 0.981 N

0.06m 0.16m 0.08m 0.04m 0.1m

3.795 N 2.091 N
RA = Load x Length + (Digital Force x 0.125 )
0.3
RA = 2.943N x 0.24 + (1.1 x 0.125 ) + 1.962 x 0.08 + (1.1 x 0.125 )
0.3 0.3
RA = 3.795 N

RA + RB = 0.981N + 2.943N + 1.962N

RA + RB = 0.981N + 2.943N + 1.962N
RB = 5.883N – 3.795 N
RB = 2.091 N

7.4 PART B (Theoritical):

 Location 1

0.981 N 1.962 N 2.943 N

RA RB
0.04 m 0.16 m 0.1 m 0.06 m 0.08 m

∑MA = 0
0.981 (0.04) + 1.962 (0.2) + 2.943 (0.36) – RB (0.44) = 0
1.491 – 0.44 RB = 0
RB = 3.389 N

∑MB = 0
RA (0.44) – 0.981 (0.4) – 1.962 (0.24) – 2.943 (0.08) = 0
0.44 RA – 1.20 = 0
RA = 2.727 N
  Location 2

1.962 N 2.943 N 0.981 N

RA RB
0.08 m 0.06 m 0.16 m 0.08 m 0.06 m

∑MA = 0
1.962 (0.08) + 2.943 (0.14) + 0.981 (0.38) – RB (0.44) = 0
0.942 – 0.44 RB = 0
RB = 2.141 N

∑MB = 0
RA (0.44) – 1.962 (0.36) – 2.943 (0.3) – 0.981 (0.06) = 0
0.44 RA – 1.649 = 0
RA = 3.748 N

 Location 3

2.943 N 0.981 N 1.962 N

RA RB
0.04 m 0.22 m 0.04 m 0.08 m 0.06 m

∑MA = 0
2.943 (0.04) + 0.981 (0.26) + 1.962 (0.38) – RB (0.44) = 0
1.118 – 0.44 RB = 0
RB = 2.541 N

∑MB = 0
RA (0.44) – 2.943 (0.4) – 0.981 (0.18) – 1.962 (0.06) = 0
0.44 RA – 1.472 = 0
RA = 3.345 N
  Location 4

2.943 N 1.962 N 0.981 N

RA RB
0.06 m 0.16 m 0.08 m 0.04 m 0.1 m

∑MA = 0
2.943 (0.06) + 1.962 (0.22) + 0.981 (0.34) – RB (0.44) = 0
0.942 – 0.44 RB = 0
RB = 2.141 N

∑MB = 0
RA (0.44) – 2.943 (0.38) – 1.962 (0.22) – 0.981 (0.1) = 0
0.44 RA – 1.648 = 0
RA = 3.745 N
  Influence Line: Theoretical (N)
 Location 1

0.981 N 1.962 N 2.943 N

RA RB
0.04 m 0.16 m 0.1 m 0.06 m 0.08 m

RB
Y1
Y2
0 Y3

0
Y3
Y2
Y1
RA

1
 Reaction at Support A
Y1 = 1.0
0.36 0.44
Y1 = 0.82 m
Y2 = 1.0
0.2 0.44
Y2 = 0.45 m
Y3 = 1.0
0.04 0.44
Y3 = 0.09 m
RA = 0.981 (0.09) + 1.962 (0.45) + 2.943 (0.82)
= 3.40 KN

 Reaction at Support B
Y1 = 1.0
0.4 0.44
Y1 = 0.91 m
Y2 = 1.0
0.24 0.44
Y2 = 0.55 m
Y3 = 1.0
0.08 0.44
Y3 = 0.18 m
RB = 0.981 (0.91) + 1.962(0.55) + 2.943 (0.18)
= 2.50 KN

 Checking Force
∑ FY = 0
F = F
RA + RB= 1.962 + 2.943 + 0.981
RA + RB = 5.89 KN
3.40 + 2.50 = 5.89
5.90 = 5.89
  Location 2

1.962 N 2.943 N 0.981 N

RA RB
0.08 m 0.06 m 0.16 m 0.08 m 0.06 m

RB
Y1
Y2
0 Y3

0
Y3
Y2
Y1
RA

1
 Reaction at Support A
Y1 = 1.0
0.38 0.44
Y1 = 0.86 m
Y2 = 1.0
0.14 0.44
Y2 = 0.32 m
Y3 = 1.0
0.08 0.44
Y3 = 0.18 m
RA = 1.962 (0.18) + 2.943 (0.32) + 0.981 (0.86)
= 2.14 KN

 Reaction at Support B
Y1 = 1.0
0.36 0.44
Y1 = 0.82 m
Y2 = 1.0
0.3 0.44
Y2 = 0.68 m
Y3 = 1.0
0.06 0.44
Y3 = 0.14 m
RB = 1.962 (0.82) + 2.943 (0.68) + 0.981 (0.14)
= 3.75 KN

 Checking Force
∑ FY = 0
F = F
RA + RB= 1.962 + 2.943 + 0.981
RA + RB = 5.89 KN
3.75 + 2.14 = 5.89
5.89 = 5.89
  Location 3

2.943 N 0.981 N 1.962 N

RA RB
0.04 m 0.22 m 0.04 m 0.08 m 0.06 m

RB
Y1

Y2
0 Y3

Y3 0
Y2
Y1
RA

1
 Reaction at Support A
Y1 = 1.0
0.38 0.44
Y1 = 0.86 m
Y2 = 1.0
0.26 0.44
Y2 = 0.59 m
Y3 = 1.0
0.04 0.44
Y3 = 0.09 m
RA = 2.943 (0.09) + 0.981 (0.59) + 1.962 (0.86)
= 2.53 KN

 Reaction at Support B
Y1 = 1.0
0.4 0.44
Y1 = 0.91 m
Y2 = 1.0
0.18 0.44
Y2 = 0.41 m
Y3 = 1.0
0.06 0.44
Y3 = 0.14 m
RB = 2.943 (0.91) + 0.981 (0.41) + 1.962 (0.14)
= 3.36 KN

 Checking Force
∑ FY = 0
F = F
RA + RB= 1.962 + 2.943 + 0.981
RA + RB = 5.89 KN
2.53 + 3.36 = 5.89
5.89 = 5.89
 Location 4

2.943 N 1.962 N 0.981 N

RA RB
0.06 m 0.16 m 0.08 m 0.04 m 0.1 m

RB

Y2 Y1
Y3
0

0
Y3
Y2
Y1
RA

1
 Reaction at Support A
Y1 = 1.0
0.34 0.44
Y1 = 0.77 m
Y2 = 1.0
0.22 0.44
Y2 = 0.50 m
Y3 = 1.0
0.06 0.44
Y3 = 0.14 m
RA = 2.943 (0.14) + 1.962 (0.50) + 0.981 (0.77)
= 2.15 KN

 Reaction at Support B
Y1 = 1.0
0.38 0.44
Y1 = 0.86 m
Y2 = 1.0
0.22 0.44
Y2 = 0.50 m
Y3 = 1.0
0.1 0.44
Y3 = 0.23 m
RB = 2.943 (0.86) + 1.962 (0.50) + 0.981 (0.23)
= 3.74 KN

 Checking Force
∑ FY = 0
F = F
RA + RB= 1.962 + 2.943 + 0.981
RA + RB = 5.89 KN
2.15 + 3.74 = 5.89
5.89 = 5.89
8.0 DISCUSSION
The graph shows, this experimental results are sometimes different from theoretical results
are due to human error and instrument sensitivity as the reading of the instrument keep changing
when we conducted the experiment. From the result that we get, there are some errors that make our
result not accurate and contribute the error between the experiment and theory:

i. Digital indicator is not too accurate. Although the value of experiment quite near with the
value of theory a there arestill have error. The digital indicator is not too accurate.
ii. The digital indicator is too sensitive. When we taking the reading, the screen show that the
reading not in static. That mean the digital indicator is too sensitive with the wind and the
surrounding movement.
iii. The load hanger is shaking. When we taking the reading, we put the load to the hanger.
When the load is putting to the hanger, the hanger is shaking and the reading of digital
indicator is change. So it affects the reading.
iv. Parallax error. Reading the ruler scale. The ruler scale is in centimetre (cm). So, when the
reading process, we can’tget the accurate value, because the scale are not suitable for our eye
to read with accurately
v. The beam is sensitive when we do the experiment, the beam is moving when we try to put the
load.When we want to change the holder of hanger to right side, the beam is not inthe
original position yet.

9.0 CONCLUSION
While doing this experiment, we get the value of the theoretical is almost the same value
from the experiment value. Hence, the objective of this experiment is proven. So, we know that our
experiment was archived the objective. After the experiment, we have learned how to determine the
shear force influence line when the beam is subjected to a load moving from left to right. We also
learn how to plot the shear force influence line when the beam is subjected to a point load moving
from left to right.

10.0 REFERENCES
i. STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (2009), Bambang Prihartanto
ii. MECHANICS OF MATERIALS, James M. Gere, Barry J. Goodno