Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A moving load of uniform intensity w is spread over a length longer than the span L of a beam AB simply supported at the ends. When the tail of load moving left to right reaches point P, the maximum shear force at P is
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Choose the correct answer
A
w x (L-X)/L
B
w x²/L
C
w(L-X)²/(2L)
D
w X(L-X)/2
Correct Answer
B. w x²/L
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Using the influence line for shear at P and placing the load for maximum positive area gives the expression in option B
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