2.9 - Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams
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What is shear force?
💡 Hint: Think about how forces act on a beam.
What do you start with when analyzing a beam?
💡 Hint: Focus on equilibrium.
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What is the first step in analyzing a beam?
💡 Hint: Think about the equilibrium.
True or False: Bending moments can only be calculated at points of zero shear.
💡 Hint: Consider how moments accumulate along the beam.
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A cantilever beam of length 4 m carries a uniformly distributed load of 10 kN/m over its entire length. Calculate the shear force and bending moment at 2 m from the free end.
💡 Hint: Use uniform distribution formula for both shear and moment.
A beam with a point load of 50 kN at mid-span and supports at either end. Determine the maximum bending moment in the beam.
💡 Hint: Remember to halve the load distance for the central point of moment calculation.
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