1. Introduction to Transverse Loading on Beams

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define a point load.

   Hint

   Think about where the load is applied.

2. 2.

   What does UDL stand for?

   Hint

   Consider what 'uniformly distributed' means.

3. 3.

   What is a point load?

   • A load spread uniformly
   • A load at a single point
   • A varying load

   Hint

   Consider where the load is applied.

4. 4.

   True or False: A uniformly distributed load is localized.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the term 'distributed'.

5. 5.

   A cantilever beam is fixed at one end and has a point load at the free end. Calculate the reactions at the support and the maximum bending moment.

   Hint

   Remember the relationship between loads, reactions, and moments.

6. 6.

   Given a simply supported beam with a length of 10m subjected to a uniform load of 5kN/m, derive the shear and bending moment diagrams.

   Hint

   Use equilibrium equations for reactions before sketching the diagrams.