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Simply supported beam under three moving concentrated loads

Theory and analyses of a simply supported beam under three moving concentrated loads.

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Support reactions and internal forces from influence lines

Support reactions, shear force, and bending moment at a beam section, using influence-line ordinates.

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2

Bending moment envelope

Numerical construction of the bending moment envelope from influence lines.

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3

Shear force envelope

Numerical construction of shear force envelopes from influence lines.

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4

Analytical expressions for maximum moment (special case)

Derivation of the bending moment for different loading scenarios and cases.

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5

Moving load models for bridges

Consideration of concentrated and distributed loads.

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