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How This Is Calculated


$$ F = w \cdot L $$
where:

F   =   Total load on the beam  

w   =   Distributed load  

L   =   Length over which the load is distributed  


Assumptions


  • The load is distributed evenly.
  • The material follows Hooke's law.
  • Load is perpendicular to the beam.
  • The beam is in static equalibrium.
  • The cross-section of the beam remains constant.

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