Transverse loading vocabulary: name of a load that varies uniformly along a beam A load is spread over a beam and varies uniformly over its entire length. Choose the correct engineering term for this type of load.
Mechanical Engineering
Strength of Materials
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AUniformly distributed load (UDL)
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BUniformly varying load (UVL)
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CConcentrated (point) load
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DImpact load
Answer
Correct Answer: Uniformly varying load (UVL)
Explanation
ConceptUniformly distributed load has constant intensity (does not vary). A load that varies uniformly (typically linearly) along the span is a uniformly varying load (UVL).
Final AnswerUniformly varying load (UVL)