Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A fixed beam of span L carries a central concentrated load W. The fixed-end moment at each support is:
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Choose the correct answer
A
WL/4
B
WL/6
C
WL/8
D
WL/12
Correct Answer
C. WL/8
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For a fixed beam with central point load W, FEM at each end = WL/8 (hogging). The midspan BM under the load = WL/8 (sagging), equal to the fixed-end moments.
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