How to Find the Reactions for a Statically Determinate Beam – Structural Analysis Reaction Problem 1

In this video, we find the reactions at the supports for the beam shown due to the applied forces. This problem is solved using static equilibrium of rigid bodies, structural analysis procedures, and the property that all forces, internal and external, must cancel and counteract each other so all forces sum to be zero, including reactions at supports. SUBSCRIBE to my channel for similar videos and problem walkthroughs. Also, by SUBSCRIBING, you help this video reach others just like you. Make sure to leave a LIKE if this video was helpful. Please check out videos on the channel, as we cover many different topics. Problem statement: Calculate the reactions for the beam shown. Problem walkthrough steps: Draw a free body diagram Determine how many and what type of reactions is problem has Assume arrow directions for reactions Use the three equilibrium equations of summation, X, Y and Moment to determine the reaction values Check answers Topics of this problem include: Free Body Diagram (FBD) Structural Analysis Statically Determinate Beam Solve a statics equilibrium problem with multiple unknowns Determining equilibrium Reactions Distributed loads Beam reactions Support reactions Assuming reaction arrow directions Summation of forces in the x and y directions Summation of moment about a point Vector Addition Force combination Vector combination Vector Mechanics Orthogonal vectors Summing forces to be zero Calculation of reactions Find the reactions Determining support type How many reactions at support Beer Johnston problem 12.2 Structural Analysis Reaction Problem 1 College level Professor Engineer Professor_Engineer