What is the shear force at the midpoint of a simply supported beam subjected to

Practice Questions

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What is the shear force at the midpoint of a simply supported beam subjected to a point load of 10 kN at one end?
  1. 0 kN
  2. 5 kN
  3. 10 kN
  4. 15 kN

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the shear force at the midpoint of a simply supported beam subjected to a point load of 10 kN at one end?
  • Step 1: Understand that a simply supported beam is supported at both ends and can carry loads in between.
  • Step 2: Identify the point load applied to the beam. In this case, there is a point load of 10 kN at one end of the beam.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the shear force at any point along the beam is determined by the loads acting on it.
  • Step 4: At the midpoint of the beam, we need to consider the load at one end (10 kN) and the fact that there is no load on the other end.
  • Step 5: Calculate the shear force at the midpoint by subtracting the load on the other end (which is 0 kN) from the load at one end (10 kN).
  • Step 6: The calculation is: Shear Force at midpoint = 10 kN (load at one end) - 0 kN (no load on the other end) = 10 kN.
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