Practice - Selection of Rolled Steel Section
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Practice Questions
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Define what a simply supported beam is.
💡 Hint: Think about its supports.
What are the two primary types of loads in beam design?
💡 Hint: Consider the loads acting on a beam's structure.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What defines a simply supported beam?
💡 Hint: Consider how many supports it has.
True or False: The maximum shear force in a simply supported beam is applied at the midspan.
💡 Hint: Where would you expect the greatest force?
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate a simply supported beam with a 5m span, experiencing a total uniform load of 20kN/m including self-weight. Calculate the required section modulus assuming permissible bending stress is 150 MPa.
💡 Hint: Find the moment first, then use bending stress principles.
Design a secondary beam in a floor system connecting to main beams. The beam spans 4m and supports a load of 8kN/m. Describe the necessary detailing connections.
💡 Hint: Think about stability and load transfer capabilities.
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