4. Structural Analysis

Cantilever beams can be analyzed by calculating shear, moment and torsion diagrams or using Design Aid tables as shown below:

Shear, Moment and Torsion Diagrams:

Figure 2 – Moment, Shear and Torsion Diagrams

Using Design Aid Tables:

Where:

Figure 3 – Design Aid Tables (Beam Design Equations and Diagrams) - PCI Design Handbook