PE Civil Practice: Fixed-end Moments in Beam Supporting Uniformly Distributed Load

NCEES Civil PE Specification Structural Mechanics: Statics and stresses (e.g., bending, shear, axial, combined, deflection)

Problem

The approximate bending moment (\(M1,\ kip-in\)) at the fix support in a 30-foot beam (Figure) under a uniform load of \(3\ kip/ft\) is:

Select an Answer:

A) 338 kip-in
B) 225 kip-in
C) 2,700 kip-in
D) 4,050 kip-in

Practice Question: Fixed-end Moments in Beam Supporting Uniformly Distributed Load