Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A continuous beam is superior to a simply supported beam because:
Strength of MaterialsContinuous vs SS BeamEASY
Choose the correct answer
A
It has larger max BM
B
Midspan BM is reduced by hogging moments at supports
C
Material is weaker
D
It cannot carry point loads
Correct Answer
B. Midspan BM is reduced by hogging moments at supports
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Continuity provides hogging moments at interior supports that reduce midspan sagging, cutting peak BM.
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