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Assignment 2

Q.1 An overhanging beam ABCD shown in Figure Q.1 supports three sets of loads,
namely a uniformly distributed load on the entire beam, a point load at A and a
point moment at C.

(a) Find the reactions at supports B and D. (6 marks)

(b) Draw the shear force diagram with magnitude for the beam. (10 marks)

(c) Draw the bending moment diagram with magnitude for the beam and
determine the location(s) of the point with zero bending moment.
(15 marks)

(d) Sketch the deflected shape of the beam. (4 marks)

40 kN 60 kNm
25 kN/m

A B C D
1m 2m 3m

Figure Q.1

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Q.2 A beam ABCDE shown in Figure Q.2 is subjected to a point moment, two
point loads and a uniformly distributed load. The beam has a pinned support at
A and a roller support at D.

(a) Draw the free body diagram for the whole beam and find (6 marks)
the reaction at supports A and D.

(b) Draw the shear force diagram for the beam. Indicate the (10 marks)
critical shear force values.

(c) Draw the bending moment diagram for the beam. (15 marks)
Indicate the critical bending moment values.

(d) Sketch the deflected shape of the beam. (4 marks)

Figure Q.2

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Q.3 A rod, which is made of two portions of homogeneous material, is subjected
to the loading arrangement as shown in Figure Q.3. Given that the Young’s
Modulus is 200 GPa and the Poisson’s ratio is 0.28.

(i) Calculate the total extension of the rod. (10 marks)

(ii) Determine the reduction in diameter of the rod portion AB and BC.
(20 marks)

360 kN
200 mm 50 mm

180 mm 30 mm

150 kN

Figure Q.3

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