Problem: F6-2. (R.C.Hibbeler.)
Express the shear and moment functions in terms of x, and then draw the shear and moment diagrams for the cantilever beam.
Solution:
Check the other problems’ solutions for the same book here:
Solved Problems of Mechanics of Materials by R C Hibbeler – Book Solutions
Shear Force at x,
Vx = -2*x
Bending Moment at x,
Mx = 18 – 2*x^2/2 = 18 – x^2
Shear Force and Bending moment diagrams are drawn for the cantilever, as shown below.
