2.8 - Theory of Structures
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Practice Questions
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Define axial force and provide an example.
💡 Hint: Think of forces that are directed along the same line as the beam.
What do we measure when determining support reactions?
💡 Hint: These forces ensure equilibrium on the structure.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the first step in analyzing a beam?
💡 Hint: Think about the order of operations in beam analysis.
True or False: The shear force at a point is affected by the load distribution along the beam.
💡 Hint: Recall how loads influence internal forces.
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Challenge Problems
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A cantilever beam of length 5m is carrying a uniform distributed load of 800 N/m. Calculate the maximum bending moment at the fixed support and plot shear and bending moment diagrams.
💡 Hint: Understand how the uniform load influences the beam throughout its length.
Given a simply supported beam with a length of 6m, a centralized load of 12kN, and an additional 3kN at 1m from the left support, calculate the shear force just left of the 12kN load and then right of it.
💡 Hint: Use equilibrium equations to find reactions before analyzing shear.
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