1.1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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Define non-uniform bending.
💡 Hint: Think about how moments vary along a beam.
What does a distributed load affect in beam analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider how loads influence internal forces.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What defines non-uniform bending in a beam?
💡 Hint: Think about the condition of the bending moment.
True or False: A distributed load affects only the bending moment.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to forces in a beam.
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Challenge Problems
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A 5m cantilever beam has a triangular distributed load that varies from 0kN at the wall to 10kN at the free end. Calculate the shear force and bending moment at 2m from the wall.
💡 Hint: Break down the load into sections; think about the moments created.
A simply supported beam with varying distributed loads is subjected to calculate the point of maximum bending. Describe your method.
💡 Hint: Start with the boundary conditions and work towards finding internal forces.
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