Question

In which one of the following, the point of contraflexure will NOT occur?

• A. A two span continuous beam of equal spans, simply supported and loaded by UDL over both spans
• B. A simply supported beam loaded by UDL
• C. A fixed beam loaded by UDL
• D. A propped cantilever loaded by UDL

Answer 1

The correct option is B A simply supported beam loaded by UDL

(b)
Two span continuous beam with UDL over both spans will have two points of contraflexure. Fixed beam with UDL will have two points of contraflexure.
A propped cantilever beam with UDL will have one point of contraflexure.