Problem 7.3 - Internal Shear Force & Bending Moment by Equilibrium

Problem Statement

Three loads are applied to the structure as shown, where F1 = 10 lb., F2 = 13 lb., and F3 = 10 lb applied at an angle Θ = 50°. Determine the internal shear force and bending moment at section aa.

Figure 1: Three loads are applied to the structure as shown.{fig-alt=” unsure how to describe.”}

[Problem adapted from © Kurt Gramoll CC BY NC-SA 4.0]