Practice Common Support Conditions - 3.1 | Deflection of Beams | Mechanics of Deformable Solids
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Common Support Conditions

3.1 - Common Support Conditions

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define a simply supported beam.

💡 Hint: Think about how it is supported.

Question 2 Easy

What does a cantilever beam's fixed end imply?

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of a fixed beam.

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Question 1

What is the maximum deflection formula for a cantilever beam?

PL³ / 3EI
PL³ / 48EI
5wL^4 / 384EI

💡 Hint: Recall the specific conditions of cantilevers.

Question 2

True or False: A simply supported beam can have non-zero deflection at the supports.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of simply supported beams.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A simply supported beam of length 10m carries a central load of 5000N. Calculate the maximum deflection and discuss implications for safety.

💡 Hint: Check the beam dimensions and properties.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a cantilever beam with a length of 8m and a load of 2000N at the free end, derive the support force and bending moment at the fixed end.

💡 Hint: Remember the equations of equilibrium.

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