UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

What are the bending moments at the ends A and B of a uniform beam AB fixed in direction and position at A and B when acted upon by two concentrated loads at l/3rd span as shown in the figure ?

A 2/9 WL

B 4/9 WL

C 6/9 WL

D 8/9 WL

ANS:A - 2/9 WL

This is solved by using the Moment distribution method.