Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
The bending moment at the hinge support of a beam must be
Strength of MaterialsStrength of MaterialsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
less than zero
B
equal to zero
C
greater than zero
D
approximately zero
Correct Answer
B. equal to zero
Why is this the answer?
A hinge (pin) cannot transmit moment, so the bending moment at an internal hinge is zero.
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