Quiz for:
Shear and Moment Diagrams: An Introduction

Question 1

What is the relationship of the load, shear force, and bending moment curves in plotting?

Question 2

What is an example load adjustment given in the class notes?

Question 3

What value is identified as the maximum bending moment (M) in the class notes?

Question 4

What ensures the correctness of the V and M diagrams?

Question 5

What happens to the bending moment diagram (M) at the end of the beam?

Question 6

Which diagram represents the total bending effect in a beam?

Question 7

What are the main internal forces analyzed in beams?

Question 8

What do plus/minus slopes indicate on the M diagram?

Question 9

Why is it important to know the values of shear force (V) and bending moment (M) at every point in a beam?

Question 10

What is the purpose of plotting V and M graphs along a beam's length?

Question 11

Which graph's area gives the Bending Moment (M) diagram?

Question 12

Why is it important to correct discontinuities for accurate plotting of V and M diagrams?

Question 13

What calculation should ensure that reaction forces are correct under global equilibrium conditions?

Question 14

How is the area under the shear force diagram (V) calculated for bending moments (M)?

Question 15

What should happen to the shear force diagram (V) at the end of the beam?