Engineering Board Exam Reviewer · Strength of Materials · easy
A simply supported beam 6 m long carries a concentrated load of 40 kN at midspan. What is the maximum bending moment?
- 120
- 60
- 30
- 240
Answer
B. 60
Solution
For a central point load, Mmax = PL/4 = (40)(6)/4 = 60 kN· m.
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