Strong vs weak axis
Positive moment on the top, negative moment on the underside.
Downwards deflection (gravity direction) is negative
Reactions force positive upwards, moment positive anti-clockwise.
Bracing
Loads
Your First Calculations
Sign and Axis Conventions
Positive loads downwards (gravity direction)
Strong vs weak axis
Positive moment on the top, negative moment on the underside.
Downwards deflection (gravity direction) is negative
Reactions force positive upwards, moment positive anti-clockwise.
Bracing
Loads
Strong vs weak axis
Positive moment on the top, negative moment on the underside.
Downwards deflection (gravity direction) is negative
Reactions force positive upwards, moment positive anti-clockwise.
Bracing
Loads