Structural Theory Beam Analysis Code 4171

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Question 1: Consider a simply supported beam subjected to a concentrated load, as shown below.

The beam has two vertical reactions. There is a reaction force at A and there is one at B. Is it true that
these reaction forces are equal in magnitude? Check the correct response below.

. ☐ Yes, it is true ☐ No, the reaction forces have different magnitudes

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Question 2: Consider the beam with an overhang shown below.

Does the applied load cause a bending moment at support A? If yes, what is the magnitude of the
moment?
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Question 3: For the beam given in Question 2, what is the direction of bending moment caused by the
vertical reaction at the roller support about end A?
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Question 4: For a given structure, what does it mean when the static equilibrium equations are satisfied
for one loading case but cannot be satisfied for another loading case?
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Question 5: A simply supported beam is subjected to a concentrated load of 24 kN. The beam rests on a
pin and a roller at its ends, as shown below.

We can construct the following free-body diagram for the beam.

Select all the correct equilibrium equations for the beam’s free-body diagram.
. ☐ 𝐴𝑥 = 0

. ☐ 𝐴𝑦 + 𝐵𝑦 − 24 = 0

. ☐ (6)(24) − 8𝐵𝑦 = 0

. ☐ (2)(24) − 8𝐴𝑦 = 0

Question 6: Consider the cantilever beam shown below.

We are given three free-body diagrams, labeled A, B, and C below.

(A)

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(B)

(C)

Which of the following statements is true?

. ☐ (A) is the correct free-body diagram

. ☐ (B) is the correct free-body diagram

. ☐ (C) is the correct free-body diagram

. ☐ None of the diagrams show the correct free-body diagram

Question 7: For the free-body diagram shown below, we are given the following equilibrium equation:

6𝐴𝑦 + 2𝐵𝑦 − (4)(30) = 0.

Please explain which equilibrium condition the equation represents.

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Question 8: To calculate the support reactions for a beam, we need to draw the beam’s free-body
diagram, then write and solve the following static equilibrium equations:
∑ 𝐹𝑥 = 0 ∑ 𝐹𝑦 = 0 ∑ 𝑀𝑧 = 0

But, before we can write the equations, we need to establish a sign convention. This involves indicating
the positive directions along the x and y axes, and the positive direction for rotation about the z axis.

Which of the following diagrams show a correct sign convention for writing the equilibrium equations?

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(A) (B) (C) (D)

. ☐ (A) ☐ (B) ☐ (C) ☐ (D)

Question 9: A beam and its free-body diagram are shown below.

What is 𝐴𝑥 equal to? (Enter the force magnitude below)

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What is 𝐴𝑦 equal to?

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What is 𝐵𝑦 equal to?

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Question 10: A cantilever beam and its free-body diagram are shown below.

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What is 𝐴𝑥 equal to? (Enter the force magnitude below.)

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What is 𝐴𝑦 equal to?

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What is 𝑀𝑎 equal to?

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Question 11: A beam, subjected to a vertical load, is resting on two rollers, as shown below.

Calculate the beam’s support reactions (Write your answer below.)

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Question 12: What is a statically determinate beam? What does it mean for the beam to be statically
determinate?
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Question 13: A beam is resting on two rollers. There is an inclined load of 80 kN applied at the midpoint
of the beam.

Calculate the beam’s support reactions (Write your answer below.)

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Question 14: Given the following cantilever beam and its free-body diagram, write the static equilibrium
equations for calculating the support reactions at A.

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Write the equilibrium equations in the input field provided below.

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Question 15: Consider the free-body diagram shown below.

Write the moment equilibrium equation about point A.

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Write the equation for ∑ 𝐹𝑥 = 0.

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Write the equation for ∑ 𝐹𝑦 = 0.

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Calculate the support reactions (R and Q). Write the answers below.
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Is there an alternative formulation for the equilibrium equations that yields a different result? Explain.
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Question 16: Consider the column shown below.

How many equilibrium equations do we need to calculate the support reaction forces?
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How many non-zero reaction forces are there for this column?
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Write the static equilibrium equations for calculating the support reactions below. You can use
uppercase letters (P, Q, M, etc.) to denote the unknown reactions.
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Using the equations that you wrote above, calculate the magnitude of each reaction force. Please write
the force magnitudes and show their units below.
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Question 17: A beam is subjected to two concentrated loads.

The beam’s free-body diagram can be drawn as shown below.

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We are asked to identify the moment equilibrium condition about point A. Select the correct equation(s)
from the list below.
. ☐ (2)(30) + (2)(10) − 4𝐵𝑦 = 0

. ☐ −(2)(30) − (2)(10) − 4𝐵𝑦 = 0

. ☐ (2)(30) + (6)(10) − 4𝐵𝑦 = 0

. ☐ −(2)(30) − (6)(10) + 4𝐵𝑦 = 0

Question 18: A simply supported beam and its free-body diagram are shown below.

The following equilibrium equations have been written for the above diagram.
∑ 𝐹𝑦 = 𝐴𝑦 + 𝐵𝑦 − 15 − 30 = 0
∑ 𝑀𝑧 @𝐵 = (3)(15) + (6)(30) − 9𝐴𝑦 = 0

Using the above equations, calculate 𝐴𝑦 and 𝐵𝑦 .

𝐴𝑦 equals:
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𝐵𝑦 equals:
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Question 19: Consider the beam shown below.

Given the following four diagrams, identify the correct free-body diagram(s) for the beam.

(A) (C)

(B) (D)

. ☐ Diagram (A) ☐ Diagram (B) ☐ Diagram (C) ☐ Diagram (D)

Question 20: From the structural analysis standpoint, what is the main difference between a beam and
a truss? How differently do the two structures carry their loads?
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