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Simply Supported Beam (UDL)

Calculate reactions, maximum bending moment, and maximum deflection for a simply supported beam under a uniformly distributed load.

Body Diagram showing Uniformly Distributed Load and a Simply Supported Beam
Free Body Diagram showing Uniformly Distributed Load and a Simply Supported Beam

About This Calculator

A quick first-pass check for a pin-and-roller supported beam carrying a uniform load along its full span - support reactions, peak bending moment, and midspan deflection in one calculation, before moving to a full section design check.

Referenced Standards

  • EN 1993-1-1