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Shear Force & Bending Moment Calculator

Maximum moment for a simply supported beam with central point load.

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Maximum moment12.5kN·m
FORMULA USEDMmax = PL/4
METHOD

How this calculation works

The calculator substitutes your values into the stated engineering relationship and evaluates the result using the displayed units. Change any input to recalculate instantly.

Important

This is an idealised engineering calculation. Confirm material properties, loading conditions and applicable design factors before specification or construction.