Simply Supported — Point
Compute max bending moment (at the load) and deflection at the load for a simply supported beam with a point load.
Inputs
Formula
Mmax = P a b / L; δ = P a² b²/(3 E I L)
How to use
- Fill in Span L, Point load P, Load pos. a, Young's mod. E, Moment of inertia I in the Inputs section (watch the unit on each field).
- Click Calculate; the tool evaluates the formula shown above.
- Read Max moment Mmax, Defl. at load δ in the results area.
Formula notesSimply supported, central point load P, span L: R_A = R_B = P/2, M_max = P·L/4.