SELECTED FE/PE TOPICS COVERED

IN THIS ISSUE

 First Things First, what do we need?

 CASIO FX-115-ES PLUS
 Mathematics
 Sample math computations using the CASIO FX-115
 Definite integrals
 Matrices and determinants
 Converting decimal numbers to binary
numbers and vice versa.
 Statics
 Determining beam reactions
 Simple and cantilever beams
 Centroids and moments of inertia
 One truss problem
 Mechanics of Solids
 One axial load problem
 Shear force and bending moment diagrams
 Deflections of beams
 Wide Flange Shapes, W-Shapes
 NCEES-Reference Handbook, Page-155

Tips, answers and solutions will be in the next issue of ASCE‐NCS Newsletter. 

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ASCE‐620 
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 CASIO-115 ES PLUS

This $15 gadget will definitely be your best helper during your FE or PE 
exams.  This  calculator  is  Casio's  latest  and  most  advanced  scientific 
calculator  that  features  new  Natural  Textbook  Display  and  Improved 
Math Functionality.  
Starting  next  ASCE‐NCS  newsletter  issue,  we  will  actually  show  you, 
step  by  step,  how  to  solve  dozens  of  problems  and  get  the  correct 
answers in less than 15 SECONDS using this calculator.  
 
ASCE‐111 
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 DEFINITE INTEGRALS
AREAS UNDER CURVES 
Using CASIO FX‐115 ES PLUS 

Problem: 

f ( x)   23  x

                                            

The area under the graph shown is most nearly:

(A) 5.06
(B) 4.25
(C) 2.15
(D) 1.37

ASCE‐355 
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 SAMPLE (FE) PROBLEMS
MORNING SESSION 
MATHEMATICS

Problem:

3
2
I   x . (e ) dx
2x
0

The value of the definite integral shown

above is most nearly:

(A) 20
(B) 3986
(C) 1112
(D) 11432

Comments:
At first sight, this problem seems highly complex, but it is
not. You can easily get the correct answer in exactly 15
seconds. Yes, in 15 seconds!

ASCE‐418 
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 What can you do with your CASIO FX-115 ES PLUS ?

Enter the equation  Just hit the          KEY 

Into the calculator  and wait 15 seconds 

Answer =     
        11432.353 
ASCE‐420 
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 Problem: (Matrix Algebra)

1 2 -0
B= 2 -5 -2
-1 3 1

A square matrix [B] is given above. Answer the following questions:

(1) the determinant of matrix [B] is most nearly, det [B]

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) -3
(D) -1

-1
(2) the inverse of matrix [B] is most nearly, (B )

1 - 2 4
-1 -0 13 1
(A) B =
4 -5 3

10 -2 7
-1
(B) B = 0 13 -9
2 -8 2

1 --2 -4
(C) -1 0 -3 -8
B =
3 -9 2

1 -2 -4
-1 -0 1 2
(D) B =
1 -5 -9

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 Problem: (Matrix Algebra)

2 -3 1 2 -0
A= 1 -1 B= 2 -5 -2

Using the matrices given above, answer the following questions:

(1) the determinant of the matrix A is most nearly

(A) 4
(B) -3
(C) -2
(D) 1

(2) the matrix product of A and B is most nearly, A*B

(A) -4 12 -10
A*B =
2 -5 -2

-1 12 -4
(B) A*B =
0 -5 -2

-4 19 6
(C) A*B =
-1 7 2

-2 11 -20
(D) A*B =
2 13 7

ASCE‐88 
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 CASIO / fx-115 ES PLUS

MODE SHIFT SETUP

(1) COMP (1) Mth-IO

(2) CMPLX (2) Line-IO
(3) STAT (3) Deg
(4) BASE-N (4) Rad
(5) EQN (5) Gra
(6) MATRIX (6) Fix
(7) TABLE (7) Sci
(8) VECTOR (8) Norm

Frequently asked two Number Systems:

1- Decimal Number System (base 10)

2- Binary Number System (base 2)

In Decimal System 10 different digits are used to create any number, but
in Binary System only 0s and 1s are used to create any number

DECIMAL BINARY

2 10
3 11
5 101
6 110
8 1000
9 1001
10 1010
12 1100
14 1110
15 1111
19 10011
25 11001

ASCE‐622 
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 SIMPLE BEAM SUPPORT REACTIONS
SHORTCUT FORMULAS

E
FE/PM
EXA
P
A B

1 a b b
Ay = P
L L
P
By = P a
L
Ay By
(FBD)

A B

M
2 a b Ay =
L
L
M
M
By =
L
Ay By

(FBD)

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 SIMPLE BEAM SUPPORT REACTIONS
SUPERPOSITION METHOD
E
FE/PM
EXA
P

1 A B
b
a b Ay = P
L L
P a
By = P
L
Ay (FBD) By

2 A B
M
Ay =
L L
M M
By =
L
Ay (FBD) By

Example-1
40 kips P = 40 kips

Ay = P b 5
= 40 10 k
A B L 20 =
Ay = 10 k By = 30 k
15 ft 5 ft
By = P b 15
= 40 30 k
20 =
a = 15 ft b = 5ft
20 ft L
L = 20 ft
(FBD)

Example-2
60 k.ft M = 60 k.ft
M 60
A B Ay = = = 5 kips
L 12
Ay = 5 k By = 5 k
M 60
8 ft 4 ft L = 12 ft By = = = 5 kips
L 12
12 ft
(FBD)

Example-3

30 k.ft 70 k.ft 40 k.ft

M 40
Ay = = = 4 kips
A B L 10
Ay = 4 k By = 4 k
M 40
10 ft L = 10 ft By = = = 4 kips
L 10
(FBD)

ASCE-255
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 Problem: (Beam Support Reactions / Superposition Method)

4 kips 5 kips 8 kips

B
Support A : Hinge
A
Support B : Roller
4 ft
5 ft 7 ft 8 ft

L = 24 ft

Determine the support reactions using the superposition (shortcut) method.

4 kips

1 A B
0.83 k
3.17 k 5 ft 19 ft

5 kips

A B
2 2.50 k 2.50 k
12 ft 12 ft

8 kips

3
A
B
1.33 k
20 ft 4 ft
6.67 k

Ay = 3.17 k + 2.5 k + 1.33 k = 7.0 kips

By = 0.83 k + 2.5 k + 6.67 k = 10.0 kips

SupportReactions

A y = 7 kips
B y = 10 kips

ASCE-153
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 Problem (Beam Support Reactions )

9k 18k
2k/ft
Support A : Hinge
B Support B : Roller
A
6 ft 8 ft 10 ft

Determine the support reactions.

Solution:
6 ft 12 ft
9k 18k R
2k/ft 9k 18k

B B
Ay By Ay By
(FBD)
8 ft 10 ft
6 ft
Three Simple Steps:
Resultant (Snake): R
1- take moment about support A
R=(2k/ft).(24 ft) = 48 kips
2- take moment about support B
3- do the final check: S Fy = 0:

Taking moment about support A ( MA )

S MA = 0 : (-9k)(6 ft) + R(6 ft) + 18k (8 ft) - 18.By = 0

18 By = 54 + (48)(6 ft) - 144

18 By = 378

By = 21 kips

Taking moment about support B: ( MB )

S MB = 0: (18k)(10 ft) + R(12 ft) + 9k (24 ft) - 18.Ay = 0

18 Ay = 180 + (48)(12) + 216

18 Ay = 972

Ay = 54 kips

Check:
?
S Fy = 0: Ay + By = 9k + 18 k + R
?
21k + 54k = 9k+18k+48k
75 k = 75 k O.K.

BM-100
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 Problem: (Beams/Support Reactions)

20 kN
30 kN/m 40 kN
60 kN.m 15 kN/m

A Find the support reactions.

4 B
3
25 kN Support A : Hinge
4m 6m 2m Support B : Roller
Solution:
20 kN 30 kN/m 40 kN
60 kN.m 15 kN/m

Ax (FBD)
A 4 B
Ay 3
25 kN By

60 kN 90 kN 40 kN How to find the components

20 kN
60 kN.m of the P = 25 kN inclined load?
15 kN
Ax
A Px = 15 kN
B
Ay 20 kN By
4 5
Py = 20 kN 3
2m 2m 4m 2m 2m
P = 25 kN

Horizontal Equilibrium Equation: ( Fx ) Px = P (3/5) = 25 (3/5) = 15 kN

Py = P (4/5) = 25 (4/5) = 20 kN
S Fy = 0 - Ax + 15 kN = 0 Ax = 15 kN

Taking moment about point A

S MA = 0

-60 + (60)(2m) + (20+20)(4m) + (90)(8m)+(40)(12m) - 10.By = 0

10.By = - 60 + 120 + 160 + 720 + 480 solving for By : By = 142 kN

Taking moment about point B

S MB = 0

60 + (60)(8m) + (20+20)(6m) + (90)(2m) - (40)(2m) - 10.Ay = 0

10.Ay = 60 + 480 + 240 + 180 - 80 solving for Ay : Ay = 88 kN

Check:

S Fy = 0 ? Answers
Ay + By = 60 + 20 + 20 + 90 + 40
?
88 + 142 = 230 Ax = 15 kN
230 = 230 O.K.
Ay = 88 kN
By = 142 kN

ASCE-222
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 Problem: (Determinate Beams / Maximum moment)

24 kip

2.0 k/ft
Support A : Hinge
A Support B : Roller
B

5’ 7’
12’

The dimensions and loads of a simple beam are given as shown

in the figure. Using the listed data, answer the following questions:

(1) the magnitude of the left support reaction (kips) is most nearly

(A) 16
(B) 18
(C) 26
(D) 29

(2) the magnitude of the right support reaction (kips) is most nearly

(A) 20
(B) 22
(C) 24
(D) 30

(3) the distance (ft) for shear crossing the reference line, is most nearly

(A) 6.5
(B) 6.0
(C) 5.0
(D) 4.5

(4) the maximum bending moment (ft-kips) is most nearly

(A) 154
(B) 144
(C) 122
(D) 105

BMMC-380
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SPRNG 2012
 Problem: (Cantilever Beams)

E
30 kN 20 kN FE/PM
40 ft.k EXA

A Support A : Fixed
C B
3m 2m 3m

The cantilever beam is loaded as shown in the figure. Using the given
loads and the support condition, answer the following questions:

(1) The vertical support reaction (kN) at the fixed support, Ay

(A) 80
(B) 75
(C) 60
(D) 50

(2) The bending moment (kN.m) at the fixed support, MA

(A) 230 -M
(B) 340
(C) 425 +M
(D) 560

(3) The moment (kN.m) at C, the mid-point of AB, is most nearly, MC

(A) 110
(B) 125
(C) 138
(D) 155

(4) The shear force (kN) at the mid-point of AB is most nearly

(A) 42.5
(B) 50.0
(C) 67.5
(D) 70.0

MCBM-351
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SPRNG 2010
 Problem: (Cantilever Beams)

E
30 kN FE/PM
50 ft.k EXA
20 kN/m

A Support A : Fixed
C B

4m 2m 2m

The cantilever beam is loaded as shown in the figure. Using the given
loads and the support condition, answer the following questions:

(1) The vertical support reaction (kN) at the fixed support, Ay

(A) 140
(B) 125
(C) 110
(D) 100

(2) The bending moment (kN.m) at the fixed support, MA

(A) 290 -M
(B) 390
(C) 465 +M
(D) 520

(3) The moment (kN.m) at C, the mid-point of AB, is most nearly, MC

(A) 515
(B) 420
(C) 338
(D) 210

(4) The shear force (kN) at the mid-point of AB is most nearly

(A) 42.5
(B) 50.0
(C) 60.5
(D) 70.0

MCBM-331
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SPRNG 2010
 Problem: (Cantilever Beams)

40 kN E
20 kN FE/PM
4 30 ft.k EXA
3 o
30
A Support A : Fixed
C B
3m 2m 3m

The cantilever beam is loaded as shown in the figure. Using the given
loads and the support condition, answer the following questions:

(1) The horizontal and vertical support reactions (kN) at the fixed support, Ax , Ay

(A) 5.46 and 38

(B) 6.68 and 42
(C) 7.12 and 64
(D) 9.24 and 82

(2) The bending moment (kN.m) at the fixed support, MA

(A) 416 -M
(B) 314
(C) 225 +M
(D) 176

(3) The moment (kN.m) at C, the mid-point of AB, is most nearly, MC

(A) 93
(B) 113
(C) 128
(D) 136

(4) The shear force (kN) at the mid-point of AB is most nearly

(A) 22.5
(B) 24.6
(C) 37.5
(D) 42.0

MCBM-352
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SPRNG 2010
 Problem: (Cantilever Beams)

E
30 kN FE/PM
30 kN/m EXA
20 kN/m 4
3

A Support A : Fixed
B C
3m 2m

A cantilever beam is loaded as shown in the figure. Using the given

loads and the support condition, answer the following questions:

(1) The vertical support reaction (kN) at the fixed support, Ay

(A) 69
(B) 78
(C) 87
(D) 99

(2) The bending moment (kN.m) at the fixed support, MA

(A) 125
(B) 185
(C) 205
(D) 225

(3) The horizontal support reaction (kN) at the fixed support, Ax

(A) 15.0
(B) 18.0
(C) 21.5
(D) 28.0

(4) The bending moment (kN.m) at the mid-point of AB is most nearly

(A) 94.5
(B) 108.4
(C) 122.5
(D) 148.7

MCBM-357
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 Problem: (Cantilever Beams)

E
FE/PM
24 kN/m 10 kN 6 kN EXA

A Support A : Fixed
C B
2m 2m
6m

A cantilever beam is loaded as shown in the figure. Using the given

loads and support condition, answer the following questions:

(1) The vertical support reaction (kN) at the fixed support, Ay

(A) 88
(B) 105
(C) 113
(D) 128

(2) The bending moment (kN.m) at the fixed support, MA

(A) 510
(B) 414
(C) 325 +M
(D) 284

(3) The moment (kN.m) at C, the mid-point of AB is most nearly, MC

(A) 90
(B) 110
(C) 122
(D) 134

(4) The shear force (kN) at the mid-point of AB is most nearly

(A) 21.5
(B) 34.0
(C) 47.5
(D) 52.5

MCBM-360
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 OVERHANGING BEAM SUPPORT REACTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL PROBLEMS

9k 3k
2k/ft Ay = 20 kip
1 A
By = 40 kip
B x = 8.0 ft
Mmax = 96 ft-kip
8ft 10ft 6ft

9k
Ay = 21 kip
2k/ft
2 By = 36 kip
A x = 8.0 ft
B
Mmax = 104 ft-kip
8ft 10ft 6ft

2k/ft Ay = 16 kip
3 A
By = 32 kip
B x = 8.0 ft
Mmax = 64 ft-kip
18ft 6ft

5k
2k/ft Ay = 24 kip
4 A
By = 37 kip
B x = 9.5 ft
16ft
Mmax = 120.25 ft-kip
6ft 6ft

12k 2k
3k/ft Ay = 30 kip
5 A By = 56 kip
B x = 8.0 ft
8ft 10ft 6ft Mmax = 144 ft-kip

ASCE-151
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 SAMPLE (FE) PROBLEM
STATICS

6 kip

2 kip / ft

A B

9 ft 6 ft

Support A : Pin
Support B : Roller

A simply supported beam is loaded as shown. Using the

listed support conditions, the maximum bending moment
(k-ft) in the beam is most nearly:

(A) 45.00
(B) 56.25
(C) 64.50
(D) 72.75

ASCE-328
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 SAMPLE (FE) PROBLEM
STATICS

4k B

3m
A C

3m 12 k
D

4m 4m

Support A : Pin
Support D : Roller

A plane truss system is loaded as shown. Using the listed

support conditions, the magnitude of the member force
(kN) in member BD is most nearly:

(A) 15.00 (C)

(B) 25.25 (T)
(C) 30.00 (C)
(D) 20.00 (T)

ASCE-318
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Problem: (Plane Truss)

P1
B

3m
A C Support A : Hinge
Support D : Roller
3m P2

4m 4m

Support Reactions and Member Forces

P1 = 4 kN A P1 = 8 kN B
P2 = 12 kN P2 = 12 kN

4 kN 8 kN
B B
10 10
(T) .0
(T (T) .0
(T
Ax = 4 kN 1 5.0 )
Ax = 8 kN 20.0 )
15.0 (C)

18.0 (C)
C C
A 10
A 10
.0 C ) .0 )
(C 0( (C (C
0. .0
Ay = 15 kN ) 1 12 kN Ay = 18 kN ) 10 12 kN

D D

Dy = 27 kN Dy = 30 kN

P1 = 2 kN C P1 = 4 kN D
P2 = 3 kN P2 = 18 kN

2 kN 4 kN
B B
2.5 15
(T) (T (T) .0
(T
5.0 ) .0 )
Ax = 2 kN Ax = 4 kN 20
21.0 (C)

C C
4.5 (C)

A A 15
2.5 ) .0 )
C (C
(C
) 2. 5( 3 kN Ay = 21 kN
(C
) 15
.0 18 kN
Ay = 4.5 kN
D D

Dy = 7.5 kN Dy = 39 kN

ASCE-320
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 SAMPLE (FE) PROBLEM
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS

Problem: (Axial Load)

A
diameter
SEGMENT (1) d 1=1.5 in.

B
P 1 = 14 kips

SEGMENT (2) diameter

d 2 =1.0 in.
C

P 2 = 3 kips

A stepped rod with circular cross-section is subjected to

the axial loads as shown in the figure. Using the listed data
answer the following:

(1) The axial stress (psi) in segment #1 is most nearly:

(A) 3,500 (C)

(B) 4,250 (T)
(C) 5,360 (C)
(D) 6,220 (T)

(2) The axial stress (psi) in segment #2 is most nearly:

(A) 2,120 (C)

(B) 3,820 (C)
(C) 4,440 (C)
(D) 5,000 (T)

ASCE-348
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 IMPORTANT FORMULAS
Problem: (Rectangle) Problem: (Triangular Area)

y
y
Isosceles
Triangle
C x
h C: Centroid h x
C : Centroid
y =? Origin of axes at C C x, y : Centroidal axes
y =?
b b

(a) Area of the rectangle (A = ?) (a) Area of the triangle (A = ?)

(b) Centroid of the rectangle ( y = ? ) (b) Centroid of the triangle ( y = ? )
(c) Moment of inertia about the x axis (Icx = ? ) (c) Moment of inertia about the x axis (Icx = ? )
(d) Moment of inertia about the y axis (Icy = ? ) (d) Moment of inertia about the y axis (Icy = ? )

Formulas: Example: Formulas: Example:

y
y
Isosceles
A = bh C
x A = bh Triangle
4”
y =? 2 6” x
C y =?
y = h y = h
8”
2 3 8”

A = b h = (8)(4) = 32 in.2 (8)(6)

bh3 A = bh = = 24 in.2
I cx = b h
3 2
I cx = y = h = 4 = 2 in.
2
12 2 2 36 y = h = 6 = 2 in.
3 3
(8)(4)3
I cx = b h =
3
= 42.67 in.4 (8)(6)3
I cx = b h =
3

I cy = hb3 12 12 hb3 = 48.00 in.4

12 I cy = 36 36
(4)(8)3 48
I cy = h b =
3
= 170.67 in.4 (6)(8)3
I cy = h b =
3
12 12 = 64.00 in.4
48 48

Problem: (Half Circle)

Problem: (Trapezoidal Area)
y
a
y
x C : Centroid
C
y =? h x x, y : Centroidal axes
C
y =?
r r
Isosceles
b Trapezoid
(a) Area of the semicircle (A = ?)
(b) Centroid of the semicircle ( y = ? ) (a) Area of the trapezoid (A = ?)
(c) Moment of inertia about the x axis (Icx = ? ) (b) Centroid of the trapezoid ( y = ? )
(d) Moment of inertia about the y axis (Icy = ? ) (c) Moment of inertia about the x axis (Icx = ? )
(d) Moment of inertia about the y axis (Icy = ? )
Solution:
Formulas
r
A = pr y= 4
2

2 3p ( 2a + b (
A = h (a + b( y = h
2 3 (a + b(
r4
I cx = ( 9 p 2 - 64 (
72p a

3 ( a + 4ab + b (
2 2
I cx = h h
I cx » 0.109757 r 4 36 (a + b( 1 1
b

4 2
I cy = pr I cy = h
( a + b ( (a2 + b ( h 3 (3 a + b (
8 I 1-1 =
48 12

CENT-111
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 Problem: (Parallel Axis Theorem)

h C x Parallel
PAT Axis
Theorem
b
a

1 1
Given Axis

(a) Moment of inertia about the x axis (Icx = ? )

(b) Moment of inertia about the (1-1) axis (I1-1 = ? )

Formulas:

I cx = b h
3

12

I 1-1 = I cx + A d 2 PAT

I
cx =
Moment of inertia about the centroidal x axis
I 1-1 = Moment of inertia about axis (1-1)
A = Area (A = b.h) d=a+h/2
d = Distance from the centroid to the axis (1-1)

Example:
3
(6)(3)
I cx = b h =
3
= 13.50 in.4
C 3”
12 12
A = b h = (6)(3) = 18 in.2
d = 5.5” 6” d =4+ 3
2 = 5.5 in.
4”
I 1-1 = I cx + A.d 2 = 13.50 + (18)(5.5)2 = 558 in.4
1 1
Axis I 1-1 = 558 in.4
(1-1)

CC-306
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 SHEAR FORCE AND MOMENT DIAGRAMS

1 9k
2 12k 8k

A B A B

8ft 4ft 5ft 4ft

3ft
12k 8k
9k
(FBD)
A
(FBD) A B
B
3k 9k 11 k
6k
3k 9k

(V)
(V)
3k
6k 11 k
24 k.ft 45 k.ft
33 k.ft

(M) (M)

4k 5k 8k 6k 5k 8k
3 A B 4 A B

4ft 4ft 4ft 4ft 4ft 4ft 4ft 4ft

4k 5k 8k 6k 5k 8k

A B
(FBD) A (FBD)
B
7.5 k 9.5 k 9k 10k
7.5 k 9k
3.5 k 3k
(V) (V)
1.5 k 2k
9.5 k 10k
44 k.ft
30 k.ft 38 k.ft 36 k.ft 48 k.ft
40 k.ft

(M) (M)

MVN-10
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SPRNG 2014
 SHEAR AND MOMENT DIAGRAMS

4k
5 2k/ft 6 2k/ft

A
8ft
12 ft 4ft 4ft
4k
2k/ft
2k/ft
A (FBD)
(FBD)
A B
12 k 12 k Ay = 13 kips By = 7 kips

12k Zero Shear 13 kips Zero Shear

(V) (v)
6 ft 12 k 3k (kip)
6.5 ft 7k
36 ft.k
42.25 ft.k 40 ft.k
28 ft.k
(M)
(M)
( k.f t )

4k
7 6k 8k
8 3k/ft 6k
A A
B B
4ft 4ft 4ft 5ft 8ft
4ft 4ft

3k/ft 6k
6k 8k 4k
A (FBD)
(FBD) B
A 14k 16k
5k 13k
14k Zero Shear 6k
5k 4k
(V) (v)
1k (k)
9k 4. 6 7 f t 10k (kip)

2 0 k.f t 1 6 k.f t
32.67
1 6.00
(M)
(M)
(k-ft)
( k.f t )
2 0 k.f t
2 4.0 0 k.f t

MVN-15
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SPRNG 2014
 SHEAR AND MOMENT DIAGRAMS

9 2.0 kips / ft 10 2 k/ft

16 ft-kip 8 kip

A
A
B B
4 ft 4 ft 4 ft
15.0 ft 6.0 ft 8 ft

16 ft-kip 8 kip
2.0 kips / ft 2 k/ft
(FBD) (FBD)
A B
A y = 12.60 kips B y = 29.40 kips
11 kip 13 kip

12.00 kips
12.60 kips 8 kip
(V) 11 kip
(V)
x = 6.30 ft
17.40 kips 5 kip
+V
5.5 ft
+V

+M
M max = + 39.69 ft-kip
+M
30.25 ft-kip
(M) 4 ft-kip
(M)
36.00 ft-kip 12 ft-kip
32 ft-kip

5 kips 4 kips
11 2.0 kips / ft 12 4k 5 kip
6 k.ft 2 k/ft 8k
B 1.0 k/ft
A

5.0 ft 5.0 ft 10.0 ft A B

4 ft 6 ft 4 ft 4 ft 4 ft
2 ft
5 kips 4 kips 4k 5 kip
6 k.ft 8k
2.0 kips / ft 2 k/ft 1.0 k/ft
(FBD) (FBD)
A B Ax = 0 A B

A y = 36.0 kips A y = 23 kips B y = 20 kips

B y = 13.0 kips

21.0 kips 15 kips

9 kips
11.0 k 3k 5 kips
7.0 k
(V)
5.0 k (V) 1k
13.0 k 8k 9k
15.0 kips +V 11 kips
+V x = 6.5 ft
+M 32 ft-kip 28 ft-kip
+M M max = + 42.25 ft-kip

(M) 6 ft-kip (M)

22 ft-kip 28 ft-kip
50.0 ft-kip

MVN-20
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SPRNG 2014
 Problem: (Shear and Moment Diagrams)

6 kip

2 kip / ft

A B Support A : Pin
Support B : Roller

9 ft 6 ft

(a) Determine the support reactions

(b) Draw the shear force diagram
(c) Draw the bending moment diagram

6 kip
2 kip / ft

(FBD)
A B

A y = 15 k By=9k

15 k

(V)
3k 9k
x = 7.5 ft Shear Force
9k 9k (kips)

M max = + 56.25 ft-kip

(M)
Bending Moment
(ft-kips)

ASCE-330
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FALL 2014
 Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams

E
2.0 kN/m
3 kN 9 kN-m FE/PM
EXA
A
B

6m 3m 3m Support A : Hinge
Support B : Roller

The shear force diagram of this beam is most nearly:

3 kN 9 kN-m
2.0 kN/m

(FBD)
A B

Ay = 8 kN By = 7 kN

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

MCBM-231
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SPRNG 2014
 SHEAR FORCE & BENDING MOMENT DIAGRAMS

FE
2.0 kN/m 2.0 kN/m
3 kN 9 kN-m
EXAM
1 A B
2 A
B

2m 4m 2m 6m 3m 3m

3 kN 9 kN-m
2.0 kN/m 2.0 kN/m

A B
A B

Ay = 8 kN By = 8 kN Ay = 8 kN By = 7 kN

(A)
(A)

(B) (B)

(C) (C)

(D) (D)

18 kN 9 kN-m 20 kN-m 30 kN 20 kN-m

3 A
B
4 A B
6m 3m 3m 3m 3m 3m 3m

18 kN 9 kN-m
20 kN-m 30 kN 20 kN-m

A B
A B
Ay = 5 kN By = 13 kN
Ay = 15 kN By = 15 kN

(A) (A)

(B) (B)

(C) (C)

(D) (D)

BMLS-312
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 Shear Force and Moment Diagrams
FE
EXAM
8k 2k
12 ft-k
A B

5ft 5ft 4ft 4ft

The shear force diagram of the beam is most nearly:

8k 2k
12 ft-k
A B

5ft 5ft 4ft 4ft

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

MCBM-312
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FALL 2013
 Problem: Shear Force and Moment Diagrams

FE
10 kN 20 kN 10 kN EXAM

A B
3m 3m 3m 3m

The moment diagram of this beam is most nearly:

10 kN 20 kN 10 kN

(FBD)
A B

Ay = 20 kN By = 20 kN

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

MC-322
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SPRNG 2014
 Problem: (Deflections)

P = 5 kips 2” 4” 2”

w = 2 kips / ft
1.5”

A B 6”

1.5”
12 ft 12 ft

section
6
E = 29 x 10 psi

A simple beam is loaded as shown. The beam weight is included

in the uniform load. Using the given cross-section and the modulus of
elasticity answer the following questions:

(1) the max. deflection (in.) of the beam is most nearly (δmax)

(A) 0.75
(B) 1.00
(C) 1.91
(D) 2.50

(2) the slope (radians) at support A is most nearly (θA)

(A) 1.226
(B) 0.425
(C) 0.055
(D) 0.021

(3) the maximum moment (k.ft) in the beam is most nearly (Mmax )

(A) 174
(B) 250
(C) 285
(D) 316

DEF-89
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 Problem: (Deflections)

8 k.ft
w = 1.5 k/ft
2.5”
4”

A B 2.5”

L = 10 ft 6”
2” 2”

section
E = 29 x 10 6 psi

A cantilever beam is loaded as shown. The beam weight is included in the

uniform load. Using the given cross-section and the modulus of elasticity
answer the following questions:

(1) the max. deflection (in.) of the beam is most nearly (δB)

(A) 0.0367
(B) 0.4929
(C) 0.6525
(D) 1.4456

(2) the slope (rad.) at the free end of the beam is most nearly (θB)

(A) 0.06458
(B) 0.03782
(C) 0.00415
(D) 0.00596

(3) the moment at the support is most nearly (MA )

(A) 75
(B) 83
(C) 90
(D) 105

DEF-69
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FALL 2014
 Problem: (Beam Deflections)

P=9k
4”
w = 2 k/ft
6” C y = 6.125 in.
B
A 6”
L = 10 ft 2” 2” Icx = 500.33 in4
Section
6
E = 29 x 10 psi

A cantilever beam is loaded as shown. The beam weight is included

in the uniform load. Using the listed data and the modulus
of elasticity answer the following questions:

(1) the max. deflection (in.) of the beam is most nearly (dB)

(A) 0.5426
(B) 0.6550
(C) 0.0877
(D) 0.0915

(2) the max. slope (rad.) at the free end is most nearly (qB)

(A) 0.02153
(B) 0.01554
(C) 0.00777
(D) 0.00655

(3) the bending moment (k.ft) at the support is most nearly (MA )

(A) 155
(B) 182
(C) 190
(D) 220

DEF-84
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FALL 2014
 Problem: (Deflections)

P = 18 kips
W12 x 40
w = 1.5 kips/ft
A B

10 ft 10 ft
section

E = 29 x 10 6 psi

A composite beam is made of two W 12 x 40 welded together.

The beam weight is included in the uniform load. Using the
given beam dimensions and loads answer the following questions:

(1) the max. moment (ft.kips) in the beam is most nearly

(A) 126
(B) 165
(C) 225
(D) 300

(2) the moment of inertia ( in.4 ) about the horizontal centroidal

axis is most nearly (Icx)

(A) 307
(B) 515
(C) 614
(D) 720

(3) the max. deflection (in.) of the beam is most nearly

(A) 0.245
(B) 0.363
(C) 0.478
(D) 0.594

(4) the slope (radians) at the left support is most nearly

(A) 0.00985
(B) 0.00768
(C) 0.00643
(D) 0.02250

DEF-76
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FALL 2014
 W 12 X 50
Flange y
tf

Web x x
d
tw

y
bf
W 12 x 50
Nominal Weight
Depth (12 in.) 50 lb/ft

A = Area = 14.6 in 2
d = Depth = 12.2 in.
bf = Flange Width = 8.08 in.
t f = Flange Thickness= 0.640 in.
t w = Web Thickness = 0.370 in.
I x = Moment of Inertia = 391 in 4
I y = Moment of Inertia = 56.3 in 4
3
S x = Section Modulus (x-x) = 64.2 in
r x = Radius of Gyration = 5.18 in
Major axis or strong axis = (x-x)
Minor axis or weak axis = (y-y)

W12x50
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