2.2. Loading Types

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define concentrated load.

   Hint

   Think of something placing weight on a singular spot.

2. 2.

   What is a uniformly distributed load?

   Hint

   Consider how a blanket would evenly spread out.

3. 3.

   What type of load is applied at a specific point on a beam?

   • Distributed Load
   • Concentrated Load
   • Both

   Hint

   Remember the definition!

4. 4.

   True or False: A uniformly distributed load varies in magnitude.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the uniformity aspect in the term.

5. 5.

   Consider a beam with a concentrated load of 1000 N at its center and a uniformly distributed load of 200 N/m over its entire length of 4m. Calculate the maximum shear force in the beam.

   Hint

   Find the total load and then see the effect on shear.

6. 6.

   If a linearly varying load changes from 0 to 600 N along the length of the beam, calculate the resultant load and its position relative to the left end.

   Hint

   Calculate the area of the triangle to find the resultant load!