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What this beam check tells you.
The load case combines a full-span uniformly distributed load with one point load at midspan. The output gives the classic first-pass actions and serviceability movement for the idealised beam.
Governing equations
Mmax = wL²/8 + PL/4. Vmax = wL/2 + P/2. For constant elastic properties, δmid = 5wL⁴/(384EI) + PL³/(48EI).
Use it before the full design.
- Confirm the actual support condition and load position.
- Check load combinations, self-weight, lateral stability, shear capacity, vibration, and code limits separately.
- Use the project’s material properties and section properties rather than relying on the example values.