2.1. Key Concepts

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a point load?

   Hint

   Think about where the force is applied.

2. 2.

   Define uniformly distributed load.

   Hint

   Consider how the load is applied over distance.

3. 3.

   What type of load is a point load?

   • A distributed load
   • A concentrated load
   • A varying load

   Hint

   Focus on where the load acts.

4. 4.

   True or False: The moment of inertia is constant for all beam shapes.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about different shapes like rectangles and circles.

5. 5.

   Design a simply supported beam to support a total uniform load of 2 kN across its 4-meter span. Calculate the maximum bending moment and shear force.

   Hint

   Use the formulas for maximum bending moment and shear in uniformly loaded beams.

6. 6.

   A cantilever beam of length 3 meters is fixed at one end. If a point load of 600 N is applied at the free end, calculate the maximum bending moment at the fixed end.

   Hint

   Remember, the bending moment increases as we move from the free end to the fixed support.