Mechanical Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 8 (Q.No. 39)
39.
In a simply supported beam carrying a uniformly distributed load w per unit length, the point of contraflexure
lies in the centre of the beam
lies at the ends of the beam
depends upon the length of beam
does not exist
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Innocent said:   10 years ago
Lies in center because of the force due to gravity.

Rathore said:   10 years ago
Point of contraflexure only have in overhanging beam.

Arucool said:   9 years ago
It occurs only in overhanging beams.

Mukesh mishra said:   8 years ago
Yes, right @Rathore and @Arucool.

Neeraj said:   8 years ago
The P.O.C. occurs in fixed and overhanging beams only.

Pradeep gk said:   8 years ago
Only at OHB where bending moment changing the sign.

D gowda said:   4 years ago
It occurs Only in the overhanging beam.

That's why answer D is right, does not exist.

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