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MODULE-16B
Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams _________________________________________________________________________
1. The bending moment (in kNm units) at the mid-span location X in the beam with overhangs shown below is equal

(A) 0 (B) 10 (C) 15 (D) 20 2. For the loading given in the figure below, two statements (I and II) are made.

Codes: P (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 2 (d) 2 4.

Q 2 4 5 4

R 1 1 3 1

S 3 3 1 3

I. Member AB carries shear fore and bending moment II. Member BC carries axial load and shear force. Which of the following is true? (A) Statement I is true but II is false (B) Statement I is false but II is true (C) Both statements I and II are true (D) Both statements I and II are false 3. Group I shows different loads acting on a beam and Group 2 shows different bending moment distributions. Match the load with the corresponding bending moment diagram. 5.

The bending moment diagram for a beam is given below : The shear force at sections aa' and bb' respectively are of the magnitude.

(a) 100 kN, 150 kN (b) zero, 100 kN (c) zero, 50 kN (d) 100 kN, 100 kN A simply supported beam AB has the bending moment diagram as shown in the following figure. The beam is possibly under the action of following loads :

(a) Couples of M at C and 2M at D

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(b) Couples of 2M at C and M at D (c) Concentrated loads of M/L at C and 2M/Lat D (d) Concentrated load of M/L at C and couple of 2M at D. 6. For the section shown below, second moment of the area about an axis d/4 distance above the bottom of the area is

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(a) (c) 7.

(b) (d)

The point within the cross sectional plane of a beam through which the resultant of the external loading on the beam has to pass through to ensure pure bending without twisting of the cross-section of the beam is called (A) Moment centre (B) Centroid (C) Shear centre (D) Elastic centre The square root of the ratio of moment of inertia of the cross section to its cross sectional area is called (A) Second moment of area (B) Slenderness ratio (C) Section modulus (D) Radius of gyration Group I gives the shear force diagrams and Group II gives the diagrams of beams with supports and loading. Match the Group I with Group II

(A) P-3,Q-1,R-2,S-4 (B) P-3,Q-4,R-2,S-1 (C) P-2,Q-1,R-4,S-3 (D) P-2,Q-4,R-3,S-4 10. Two people weighing W each are sitting on a plank of length L floating on water at L/4 from either end. Neglecting the weight of the plank, the bending moment at the centre of the plank is (A) WL/8 (B) WL/16 (C) WL/32 (d) 0 11. For the simply supported beam of length L subjected to a uniformly distributed moment M kN-m per unit length as shown in the figure, the bending moment (in kNm) at the mid-span of the beam

8.

9.

(A) zero (B) M (C) ML (D) M/L 12. For the cantilever bracket, PQRS, loaded as shown in the figure (PQ = RS = L, and, QR = 2L), which of the following statements is FALSE?

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(A) The portion RS has a constant twisting moment with a value of 2WL. (B) The portion QR has a varying twisting moment with a maximum value of WL. (C) The portion PQ has a varying bending moment with a maximum value of WL. (D) The portion PQ has no twisting moment. 13. The following statements are related to bending of beams: I The slope of the bending moment diagram is equal to the shear force. II The slope of the shear force diagram is equal to the load intensity. III The slope of the curvature is equal to the flexural rotation. IV The second derivative of the deflection is equal to the curvature. The only FALSE statement is (A) I (B) II (C) III (D) IV 14. Assertion (A): Bending moment in a beam is maximum at a section where shear force is zero. Reason (R): Shear force at a section is given by the rate of change of bending moment. Codes: a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true. 15. The bending moment diagram of the beam shown figure is

16. The SFD and BMD for a beam have shown in the given figures I and II. Corresponding loading diagram would be

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c)

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Load intensity on a beam is the first derivative of bending moment. d) Bending moment is the first derivative of shear force. 19. Assertion (A): The maximum bending moment occurs where the shear force is either zero or changes sign. Reason(R): If the shear force diagram line between the two points in horizontal, the BM diagram line is inclined. But if the SF diagram is inclined, the BM diagram is a parabola of second degree. Codes: a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A. c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true 20. Consider the following statements: A beam of channel cross-section with vertical web loaded with a concentrated load at mid-span in a plane perpendicular to the plane of symmetry passing through the centroid subjected to 1. Bending moment 2. Twisting moment 3. Shear force 4. Axial trust Which of these statements are correct?

17. simply supported beam is loaded as shown in the given figure. The bending moment at E would be

a)

2,3 and 4

b) 1,2 and 3 d) 1 and 3

c) 1 and 2

21. Match List-I (Type of beam with loading) with List-II (Maximum bending moment value) and select the correct answer given below the lists: a) 6t-m (sagging) b) 4t-m(hogging) d) 4t-m(sagging)

c) 6t-m(hogging)

18. Which one of the following statements is correct? a) Shear force is the first derivative of bending moment. b) Shear force is the first derivative of intensity of load.

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Codes: A a) 4 b) 1 c) 2 d) 2

B 3 3 3 4

C 2 2 1 1

D 1 4 4 3

22. For the beam shown in the given figure, the maximum positive bending moment is equal to negative bending moment. The value of is

a)

b)

c)

d)

23. Consider the shear force diagram shown in given figure

24. Match List-I ( type and position of force on cantilever) with List-II ( Shape of bending moment diagram for a cantilever) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I A. Carrying linearly varying load from zero at its free end and maximum at the fixed end. B. Subjected to uniformly distributed load C. Carrying concentrated load at its free end. D. Whose free end is subjected to a couple List-II 1. Parabola 2. Rectangle 3. Cubic parabola 4. Triangle Codes: A B C D a) 1 2 3 4

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b) 4 c) 3 d) 1 3 1 3 2 4 4 1 2 2

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b) The bending moment is maximum where the shear force is zero. c) A non-linear bending moment diagram is possible only in the distributed load regions. d) At every support of a continuous beam, the maximum values of negative bending moment in the span are experienced. 28. Consider the following statements: A simply-supported beam is subjected to a couple somewhere in the span. It would produce. 1. A rectangular SF diagram 2. Parabolic BM diagrams 3. Both +ve and ve BMs which are maximum at the point of application of the couple. Which of these statements are correct? a) c) 1,2 and 3 2 and 3 b) 1 and 2 d) 1 and 3

25. Match list-I (Type of beam with type of loading) with list-II (Max. BM formula) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

Codes: A B a) 2 3 b) 1 2 c) 4 3 d) 2 1

C 1 3 1 4

D 4 4 2 3

29. The beam shown in the given figure has a design bending moment value of

26. Assertion (A): Bending moment may be defined as the algebraic sum of the moments of all forces on either side of the section. Reason (R): The rate of change of bending moment is equal to shear force at the section. Codes: a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true. 27. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct? a) A bending moment diagram can have a change of slope only under a transverse load.

a) 8KN-m b) 4KN-m

b) 6KN-m d) 2KN-m

30. A beams SFD and BMD are shown in fig-I and fig-II

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31. The bending moment at a point A, B and C of the beam shown in the given figure will be

33. A beam ABC has simply supported span AB and overhanging span BC. The bending moment diagram for the beam is given in the following figure:

a) b) c) d)

10KN-m, 10KN-m and 10KN-m 10KN-m,10KN-m and -10KN-m 20KN-m,10KN-m and -10KN-m 10KN-m,-10KN-m and 20KN-m

32. The bending moment diagram of the beam shown in the figure-I is

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Reason (R): Actually in both the above cases shearing force should be zero at the section of maximum bending moment, because condition. =F=0, Satisfy the maxima

34. A loaded beam PQRS is shown in the given figure.

Codes: a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A C) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true.

The magnitude of reaction at R will be Zero if the value of load W is a) 2KN b) 2.5KN b) 3KN d) 6 KN 35. A cantilever beam is 2m long. The crosssection of the beam is hollow square, with external sides 60mm and the internal side is such that I= 6 m . If the safe bending stress of the material is 100N/m , the safe concentrated load at the free end would be a) 400N b) 500N c) 600N d) 1000N

38. If the shear force diagram of a simply supported beam is parabolic, then the load on the beam is a) Uniformly distributed load b) Concentrated load at mid span c) External moment acting at mid span d) Linearly varying distributed load.

39. The bending moment for which the beam shown below is to be designed is

36. Which of the following is/are determined at a point of a beam by moment area method? 1. Shear force 2. Bending moment 3. Slope 4. Deflection Select the correct answer codes given below: a) c) 1 and 2 4 alone b) 3 alone d) 3 and 4

a) c)

200KN-m 600KN-m

b) 800KN-m d) 640KN-m

37. Assertion (A): The bending moment at a section of a simply supported beam is a maximum. (i) In the case of a concentrated load, where the SF changes sign. (ii) In the case of UDL where shearing force is zero.

40. Assertion (A): A horizontal beam hinged at one end and freely supported at the Other end will be in static equilibrium under inclined load applied on it. Reason (R): The hinged end will offer resistance to the horizontal component Of the applied force. a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true.

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41. What are the support reactions at the fixed end of the cantilever beam show in the diagram below. a) Zero b) M d) M/3

c) 2M/3

45. A Cantilever beam AB carries loading as shown in the figure below. Which one of the following is the SFD for the beam? a) 120KN,120KN-m b) 120KN,240KN-m c) 240KN, 120KN-m d) 120KN, 60KN 42. Consider the simply supported beam AB subjected to the point loads of equal magnitude shown in the diagram below:

The portion CD of the beam is a) b) c) d) In pure bending In pure shear Having maximum bending moment. Having maximum shear force.

43. The beam shown in the figure given below is subjected to concentrated load and clockwise couple. What is the vertical reaction of A?

a) c)

10KN 50KN

b) 40KN d) 30KN

46. A cantilever AB is loaded as shown in the figure given below. What is the shape of the bending moment diagram for portion AC?

44. Couple M is applied at C on a simply supported beam AB. What is the maximum shear force for the beam?

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a) Parabolic b) Linearly varying with maximum value of bending moment value from C c) Linearly with constant bending moment value from C to A d) Linearly varying with maximum value at A 47. For the simply supported beam, shown in the figure given below, at the distance from the support A, is the shear force zero?

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a) c)

b) d)

48. A uniform beam of span L carries a uniformly distributed load w per unit length as shown in the figure given below. The supports are at a distance of x; from either end. What is the condition for the maximum bending moment in the beam to be as small as possible?

a) x= 0.107L c) x= 0.237L

b) x= 0.207L d) x= 0.25L 50. A simply supported beam AB has span L as shown in the figure below, point C is the mid span of the beam. It is subjected to UDL w/unit length, in the portion A to C. which of the following are the SFD and BMD for the beam?

49. Which one of the following is the bending moment diagram for the vertical cantilever beam loaded as shown in the figure below?

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a) WL c) WL

b) WL d) WL

53. A simply supported beam AB of span L carries two concentrated loads W each at Point L/3 from A and B. what is the SF in the middle one-third portion of the beam? a) W/2 b) W b) 2W d) zero

54. A simply supported beam AB is loaded as shown in the figure below.

What is the SF in KN in the portion AC of the beam? a) 2 b) 4 c) 0 d) 6

55. Which one of the following is the correct bending moment diagram for a Propped Cantilever beam shown in figure below?

51. Consider the following statements: 1. In a beam, the maximum shear stress occurs at the neutral axis of the beam Cross-section. 2. The maximum shear stress in a beam of circular cross-section is 50% more than the average shear stress 3. The maximum shear stress in a beam of triangular cross-section, with its Vertex upwards occurs at b/6 above the neutral axis. Which of these statements are correct? a) 1,2 and 3 b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 1 and 3 only

52. Which one of the following is the reaction of the cantilever at B as shown in the figure below?

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56. A beam of uniform flexural rigidity supports a set of loads as shown in figure below.

What is the of bending support of equal? a) 20KN c) 60KN

value of W if the magnitudes moment at midspan and at the beam are numerically b) 40KN d) 80KN

a) 4 KN-m (sagging) b) 4 KN-m (hogging) c) 8 KN-m (sagging) d) Zero 60. Shear span is defined as the zone where a) Bending moment is zero b) Shear force is zero c) Shear force is constant d) Bending moment is constant.

57. What is the reaction on the pin C for a beam as shown in the figure below? 61. The bending moment diagram for the below shown portal frame is

a) c)

wL kN wL kN

b) wL kN d) wL kN

58. What is the bending moment at the end B for the guided beam as shown in the figures Below considering the beam to be held rigidity at B against rotation and to support a Load W?

62. The loading on abeam is shown

a) c)

Zero

b) d) WL

59. A simply supported beam is loaded as shown in figure below. The bending moment at C is

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64. A freely supported beam AB of span 4m is subjected to a UDL of 1 KN/m over the full span and a moment of 2KN-m at support A as shown in the figure. The resulting BM at mid span C of the beam will be

a) 1 KN-m (sagging) b) 1 KN-m ( hogging) c) 2 KN-m (sagging) d) 2KN-m (hogging) 63. The correct bending moment diagram for the column is 65. The maximum number of unknown forces that can be determined in a concurrent coplanar force system under equilibrium is a) 2 b) 3 c) 6 d) 1

66. The maximum bending moment under a particular point load among a train of point loads crossing a simply supported girder occurs when that load is a) At mid span b) At one third span c) At one quarter span d) So placed that the load point and the pint on CG of loads are equidistant from the mid Span 67. A uniformly distributed load of length 8m crosses a simply supported girder of span 20m. The maximum bending moment at the left quarter-span point occurs when the distance between the point of CG of the total load and mid-span is a) 0 b) 2m c) 3m d) 4m 68. The reaction of the beam at C is

a)

5.5KN

b) 6.5KN d) 7.5KN

c) 6.5KN

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