Calculate the reactions at 4 ends (supports) of this bookshelf. Assume that the weight of each book is approximately 1 lb. The w
idth of shelf is 10inches and its length is 40 inches. (Hint: Model the shelf as a beam with distributed load).
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Answer:
R = 4.75 lb (↑)
Explanation:
Number of books = n = 19
Weight of each book = W = 1 lb
Length of the bookshelf = L = 40 inches
We can get the value of the distributed load as follows
q = n*W/L = 19*1 lb/ 40 inches = 0.475 lb/in
then the reactions at 4 ends (supports) of the bookshelf are
R = (q/2)/2 = 4.75 lb
We can see the bookshelf in the pic.
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