Questions from Mechanics


Q: The cantilever beam AB shown in the figure is subjected to a

The cantilever beam AB shown in the figure is subjected to a triangular load acting over one-half of its length and a concentrated load acting at the free end. Draw the shear-force and bending-moment...

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Q: Beam ABC has simple supports at A and B, an overhang

Beam ABC has simple supports at A and B, an overhang BC and the distributed loading shown in the figure. Draw the shear-force and bending-moment diagrams for this beam.

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Q: Beam ABC with an overhang at one end supports a partial uniform

Beam ABC with an overhang at one end supports a partial uniform load of intensity 12 kN/m and a concentrated moment of magnitude 4 kN m at C (see figure). Draw the shear-force and bending-moment diagr...

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Q: Consider the two beams shown in the figures. Which beam has

Consider the two beams shown in the figures. Which beam has the larger maximum moment? First, find support reactions; then plot axial force (N), shear (V), and moment (M) diagrams for both beams. Labe...

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Q: The three beams in the figure have the same loading. However

The three beams in the figure have the same loading. However, one has a moment release just to the left of C, the second has a shear release just to the right of C, and the third has an axial release...

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Q: A rectangular beam with notches and a hole (see figure)

A rectangular beam with notches and a hole (see figure) has dimensions h = 5.5 in, h1 = 5 in., and width b = 1.6 in. The beam is subjected to a bending moment M = 130 kip-in, and the maximum allowable...

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Q: The spokes in a large flywheel are modeled as beams fixed at

The spokes in a large flywheel are modeled as beams fixed at one end and loaded by a force P and a couple Mo at the other (see figure). The cross sections of the spokes are elliptical with major and m...

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Q: The beam ABC shown in the figure is simply supported at A

The beam ABC shown in the figure is simply supported at A and B and has an overhang from B to C. Draw the shear-force and bending-moment diagrams for beam ABC. Note: Disregard the widths of the beam a...

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Q: A simple beam AB is loaded by two segments of uniform load

A simple beam AB is loaded by two segments of uniform load and two horizontal and vertical forces acting at the ends of a vertical arm (see figure). Draw the shear-force and bending-moment diagrams fo...

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Q: Two beams (see figure) are loaded the same and have

Two beams (see figure) are loaded the same and have the same support conditions. However, the location of internal axial, shear, and moment releases is different for each beam (see figures). Which bea...

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