Module 6: Beams and Cables

Question 1

force of tension is directed along the tangent to the
curve

Answer 1

cables with distributed load

Question 2

load is uniformly distributed along the horizontal

Answer 2

parabolic cable

Question 3

acts parallel to the longitudinal axis of the member

Answer 3

axial force

Question 4

equal to the vertical forces of the support reactions (at the ends of the beam)

Answer 4

shear force

Question 5

application of overhanging beam

Answer 5

roof extension

Question 6

application of cantilever beam

Answer 6

viewing platform

Question 7

application of continuous beam

Answer 7

roof support

Question 8

statically indeterminate beams

Answer 8

1. continuous beam
2. beam fixed at one end and simply supported at the other end
3. fixed beam

Question 9

force of tension is directed along the cable

Answer 9

cables with concentrated load

Question 10

statically determinate beams

Answer 10

1. simply supported beam
2. overhanging beam
3. cantilever beam

Question 11

is the compression or tension force acting in a member

Answer 11

axial force

Question 12

measure of the bending effect that can occur when an external force (or moment) is applied to a
member

Answer 12

bending moment

Question 13

Long, straight prismatic bars designed to support loads applied at various
points along the member

Answer 13

beams

Question 14

acts perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the member

Answer 14

shear force