Simply Supported — UDL
Compute max mid-span moment and mid-span deflection of a simply supported beam under full-span UDL.
Inputs
Formula
Mmax = w L²/8; δ = 5 w L⁴/(384 E I)
How to use
- Fill in Span L, UDL w, 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, Mid defl. δ in the results area.
Formula notesSimply supported with UDL w, span L: R_A = R_B = w·L/2, M_max = w·L²/8.