2.2 - Loading Types
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Practice Questions
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Define concentrated load.
💡 Hint: Think of something placing weight on a singular spot.
What is a uniformly distributed load?
💡 Hint: Consider how a blanket would evenly spread out.
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What type of load is applied at a specific point on a beam?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition!
True or False: A uniformly distributed load varies in magnitude.
💡 Hint: Consider the uniformity aspect in the term.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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!
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