CVEN1300 Engineering Mechanics for Civil Engineers - Quiz 1

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Question 1 (30 marks) For the beam shown below, calculate the support reactions and draw the
shear force diagram indicating all the critical values.

2 kN/m 5 kN

A B C D
5m 3m 2m

5m 3m 2m

AX =

Ay =

Dy =

Question 2 (30 marks) For the truss shown below, find the support reactions and determine the
force in members AB and AD stating if the members are in tension or compression.
 20 kN
C
10 kN

3m
B
D
BX =

By =
3m
Ey =
A E
FAB = 20 kN
FAD = 4m

Question 3 (40 marks) For the beam shown below, calculate the support reactions and draw the
shear force and bending moment diagrams indicating all the critical values.

10 kN/m 10 kN/m

A B C D

3m 5m 2m

SFD

3m 5m 2m

BMD

5m 6m 4m

AX =

Ay =

Cy =