Abstract : In various fields like automobiles, construction, etc., the structural analysis of each component or sub-system must be done to ensure its safe operation. The structural analysis of these components entails the determination of parameters like shear force, bending moment at different locations. Usually, such computations are cumbersome, and hence a simplified approach is adopted, that involves drawing shear force diagram (SFD) and bending moment diagram (BMD) for the components. These diagrams can be effectively utilized to determine the dimensions of the components, select the appropriate material for the structure etc. Also, by utilizing the values of maximum shear force and bending moments, the maximum deflection in a beam or other structure can be ascertained. However, the process of drawing these diagrams is cumbrous and involves a lot of meticulous effort and time, which sometime poses a challenge in the effective teaching and learning of these concepts.The current paper reports the development of computational tools using the excel VBA platform and its implementation in the pedagogy of an undergraduate solid mechanics classroom. The developed tools can be easily e
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