Curioustab

Home » Civil Engineering » Strength of Materials

For a simply supported beam of length L, the bending moment M is described as M = a (x - x3/L2), 0 ≤ x < L; where a is a constant. The shear force will be zero at

the supports
x = L/2
x = L/3
x = L/3

Correct Answer: x = L/3

← Previous Question Next Question→

More Questions from Strength of Materials

The region of the cross-section of a column in which compressive load may be applied without producing any tensile stress, is known as the core of the cross-section. In circular columns the radius of the core, is
A rectangular bar of width b and height h is being used as a cantilever. The loading is in a plane parallel to the side b. The section modulus is
A three-hinged arch is said to be :
The ratio of the maximum deflections of a beam simply supported at its ends with an isolated central load and that of with a uniformly distributed load over its entire length, is
A beam is said to be of uniform strength, if
A simply supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load over its whole span, is propped at the centre of the span so that the beam is held to the level of the end supports. The reaction of the prop will be
The energy stored in a beam of length L subjected to a constant B.M. is
Influence lines are drawn for structures
The force in DB of the truss shown in below figure is
In a loaded beam, the point of con-traflexture occurs at a section where

Discussion & Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!

Join Discussion