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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is a simply supported beam?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a beam is simply supported.
Question 2
Easy
Define a distributed load.
💡 Hint: Imagine evenly spread out weight on a beam.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the defining characteristic of a simply supported beam?
- It can hold bending moments
- It has rigid supports
- It is free to rotate at its ends
💡 Hint: Think about what a simply supported beam allows.
Question 2
True or False: Distributed loads can be converted into equivalent point loads for analysis.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how loads act over distances.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Derive the deflection equation for a simply supported beam under a triangular distributed load that increases linearly from zero to 'w' at the free end.
💡 Hint: Start with the fundamental equations for moment and use integration to find deflection.
Question 2
A simply supported beam is subjected to a varying distributed load. Describe how you would analyze the shear and moment across the beam.
💡 Hint: What steps do you take to find equivalent loads and moments along the lengths?
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