Question

Which of the following loads should be applied on simply supported beam, so that the shear force is constant throughout its span?

• A. UDL over the entire span
• B. Two concentrated loads equally spaced in the span
• C. A central concentrated load and a UDL over the entire span
• D. A couple anywhere in the span

Answer 1

The correct option is D A couple anywhere in the span

(d)
$\therefore$

$SF=\frac{M}{L}throughoutthebeam$