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The three-moment equation can be applied to a 5-span continuous beam by using it at each pair of adjacent spans. This involves writing the equation for each set of three consecutive supports, allowing for the calculation of bending moments. The general form of the equation is provided, along with definitions for net moments, span lengths, and flexural rigidity.

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The three-moment equation can be applied to a 5-span continuous beam by using it at each pair of adjacent spans. This involves writing the equation for each set of three consecutive supports, allowing for the calculation of bending moments. The general form of the equation is provided, along with definitions for net moments, span lengths, and flexural rigidity.

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Yes, the **three-moment equation** can absolutely be used for a **5-span continuous

beam**—or any number of spans. The trick is to apply the equation **at each pair of
adjacent spans** (i.e., three consecutive supports at a time).

### 🔄 Concept Recap:


The **Three-Moment Equation** relates the bending moments at **three consecutive
supports** (say, A, B, and C) in a continuous beam. It's typically used when
dealing with statically indeterminate beams with multiple spans.

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### ✅ Application to a 5-Span Beam:

If your beam has 6 supports (making 5 spans), label them like this:

**Supports:** A, B, C, D, E, F
**Spans:** AB, BC, CD, DE, EF

You would write the three-moment equation for each set of three consecutive
supports:

#### 1. At supports A, B, C
\[
M_A L_{AB} + 2M_B (L_{AB} + L_{BC}) + M_C L_{BC} = -6EI \left( \frac{h_{AB}}
{L_{AB}} + \frac{h_{BC}}{L_{BC}} \right)
\]

#### 2. At supports B, C, D
\[
M_B L_{BC} + 2M_C (L_{BC} + L_{CD}) + M_D L_{CD} = -6EI \left( \frac{h_{BC}}
{L_{BC}} + \frac{h_{CD}}{L_{CD}} \right)
\]

#### 3. At supports C, D, E
\[
M_C L_{CD} + 2M_D (L_{CD} + L_{DE}) + M_E L_{DE} = -6EI \left( \frac{h_{CD}}
{L_{CD}} + \frac{h_{DE}}{L_{DE}} \right)
\]

#### 4. At supports D, E, F
\[
M_D L_{DE} + 2M_E (L_{DE} + L_{EF}) + M_F L_{EF} = -6EI \left( \frac{h_{DE}}
{L_{DE}} + \frac{h_{EF}}{L_{EF}} \right)
\]

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### 🔁 General Form for Any 3 Consecutive Supports:

If the three supports are \( i-1 \), \( i \), and \( i+1 \), and the spans are \
( L_1 \) (between \( i-1 \) and \( i \)) and \( L_2 \) (between \( i \) and \
( i+1 \)), then the general three-moment equation is:

\[
M_{i-1} L_1 + 2M_i (L_1 + L_2) + M_{i+1} L_2 = -6EI \left( \frac{h_1}{L_1} + \
frac{h_2}{L_2} \right)
\]

Where:
- \( h_1 \) and \( h_2 \) are the **net moments** (area under the load diagrams)
over each span,
- \( L_1 \) and \( L_2 \) are span lengths,
- \( EI \) is constant flexural rigidity.

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Want help solving one for your specific case? Drop the span lengths and load types
and I’ll set up the system for you.

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