11.2.5 - Bottom Girder Shear
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Define shear force.
💡 Hint: Think about forces that cause layers to slide.
What is a free body diagram?
💡 Hint: Consider what it means to isolate a body in analysis.
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What is the primary effect of vertical loads on girders?
💡 Hint: Consider how weight acts on a beam.
Free body diagrams are useful for:
💡 Hint: Think of them as tools for simplification.
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Given a beam with a length of 5m and a uniform load of 20 kN, calculate the shear forces at 1m, 2m, 3m, and 4m from the left support.
💡 Hint: Determine how much weight each section bears based on its support and position.
Evaluate the consequences of incorrectly assuming a cantilever beam is simply supported when analyzing shear and moment.
💡 Hint: Think of scenarios where incorrect assumptions could fail sudden loads.
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