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Reaction forces in bearings, joints and guidances

The following overview shows the symbols and the associated bearing reactions or reaction forces for bearings, joints and guidances for use in linear structures. The forces and moments shown here can also act in the opposite direction.

Symbol locating bearing
Symbol locating bearing
Locating bearing with bearing reactions
Locating bearing with bearing reactions
Symbol floating bearing
Symbol floating bearing
Floating bearing with reaction force
Floating bearing with reaction force
Symbol fixation
Symbol fixation
Fixation with bearing reactions
Fixation with bearing reactions
Symbol joint
Symbol joint
Joint with reaction forces
Joint with reaction forces
Symbol horizontal movable guidance
Symbol horizontal movable guidance
Horizontal movable guidance with reaction forces
Horizontal movable guidance with reaction forces
Symbol vertical movable guidance
Symbol vertical movable guidance
Vertical movable guidance with reaction forces
Vertical movable guidance with reaction forces
Symbol sliding guide with joint
Symbol sliding guide with joint
Sliding guide with joint with reaction force
Sliding guide with joint with reaction force
Symbol bending resistant sliding guide
Symbol bending resistant sliding guide
Bending resistant sliding guide with reaction forces
Bending resistant sliding guide with reaction forces

The symbols listed in the overview above are mainly used in the area of Engineering Mechanics 1 (Statics) and Engineering Mechanics 2 (Strength Theory) when considering two-dimensional problems.