What is the purpose of shear force in simply supported beams?

Simply Supported Beams

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To increase the weight of the beam
To distribute reactions at the supports
To resist bending due to applied loads
To connect the beam to the columns
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are 'reaction forces' in simply supported beams?
Forces that hold the beam together
Forces exerted by the beam on the supports
Forces applied by external weights
Forces that paint the beam
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is a simply supported beam held up?
A) By a single support in the middle
B) By supports only at the ends
C) By floating in air
D) By being attached to a wall
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used for the force at each support of a beam?
A) Pressure force
B) Balanced force
C) Reaction force
D) Gravitational force
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common application of simply supported beams in construction?
Building roofs
Bridge girders
Elevator shafts
Swimming pools
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the downward force on the beam shown in the diagram?
It causes the beam to move downwards
It is balanced by the left and right reactions
It is only balanced by the left reaction
It is unbalanced and causes rotation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used to describe the application of load in just one place on the beam?
Distributed loading
Point loading
Uniform loading
Central loading
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