Q. For a cantilever beam with a uniform distributed load, what is the formula for the maximum shear force at the fixed support?
A.
w * L
B.
0
C.
w * L / 2
D.
w * L^2 / 2
Solution
The maximum shear force (V) at the fixed support of a cantilever beam with a uniform distributed load (w) is V = w * L, where L is the length of the beam.
Q. What is the deflection formula for a simply supported beam with a point load at the center?
A.
(P * L^3) / (48 * E * I)
B.
(P * L^3) / (3 * E * I)
C.
(P * L^3) / (12 * E * I)
D.
(P * L^2) / (2 * E * I)
Solution
The deflection (δ) at the center of a simply supported beam with a point load (P) at the center is given by δ = (P * L^3) / (48 * E * I), where E is the modulus of elasticity and I is the moment of inertia.