FDB Module 1
FDB Module 1
FDB Module 1
LOAD CLASSIFICATIONS
Introduction
Objectives
DEFINITIONS
Mechanics - science describing the behavior of bodies under the action of forces.
1. Statics - Devoted primarily to the study of the external effects of forces on rigid bodies
2. Dynamics - Devoted primarily to the study of the external effects of forces on rigid bodies
3. Strength of Materials / Mechanics of Deformable Bodies /Fundamentals of Deformable Bodies - Deals with the
relations between externally applied loads and their internal effects on bodies.
Change in state of
motion of the body
Change in state of motion of the body
Deformation
Development of internal
stresses
Deformation
Development of internal
stresses
Deformation
Development of internal stresses
Rigid Body - a body that does not deform under the action of forces.
LOAD CLASSIFICATION
Types of Loads
A. According to Time
1. Static Load - gradual application of loads for which equilibrium is achieved at a very short time.
B. According to Distribution
1. Centric Load - load that pass through the centroid of the resisting section.
3. Flexural / Bending Load - load that is applied transversely to the longitudinal axis of the member.
Types of Loads
1. Concentrated or Point Load is a load acting on a small elemental area. In practice, a load cannot be assumed to
act on a single point just like a contact made by a sharp needle. However, when a load is transferred through a roller
or a sphere on to the beam the contact will be through a point. In all other cases, the load is presumed to act on a
small restricted area of the beam. In general, the concentrated loads are vertical. In certain cases it can be inclined,
horizontal and act below the beam. If a load acts on small distance, then load can be assumed to be concentrated on
a point. This load is known as point load and denoted by letter “P”.
2. Distributed load If load acts on a considerable distance, then this type of load is known as distributed load. In
general, for comparison and calculations, distributed load is considered per unit length.
* Uniformly distributed load In uniformly distributed load, magnitude of load remains constant throughout the
length where load acts. Uniformly distributed load can be converted to point load by multiplying load with loading
length. This load is known as equivalent concentric load as it acts at the Centre of loading length.
*Non uniformly distributed load Here, load vary across the length. This is also known as uniformly varying load
Triangular load: As the name implies, this load acts in shape of triangle. Magnitude of load is zero at one end
and vary across the length in triangle shape.
Trapezoidal load: This load acts in the shape of trapezoid. It is combination of uniformly distributed load and
triangular load.
3. Couple When two equal and opposite load acts on same span, their line of action are parallel to each other
and opposite direction, these loads create couple. This couple tries to rotate the span if there is any difference
in magnitude
Nature of load
Torsion
Output force generated by couple is termed as torque. Effect of this torque is known as torsion. Torsion is the result
of twisting of rod or bar about it axis due to applied couple.
Bending
When two point load with same direction act at distance, it tries to bend the component. This effect is known as
bending.
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