Is Shear Force Always Maximum When Moment is Zero?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the relationship between shear force and bending moment in structural mechanics, specifically questioning whether shear force is always maximum when the moment is zero. Participants explore this concept in the context of beam behavior, particularly in cantilever beams.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant states that a textbook claims when shear force is zero, the moment is maximum, but they found a case where both shear force and moment are zero.
  • Another participant clarifies that in a cantilever beam, both shear force and bending moment can be zero at the free end, suggesting that maximum moment is not found there.
  • It is proposed that locations where shear force is zero could correspond to relative maxima or minima of the bending moment, as indicated by the relationship dM/dx = V.
  • A question is raised about whether a case with zero shear force also implies a minimum moment.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the relationship between shear force and moment, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing interpretations of the concepts involved.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights potential limitations in understanding the conditions under which shear force and moment interact, particularly in specific beam configurations like cantilevers.

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Homework Statement


in the book , i was told that when the shear force is 0 , moment is maximum . However , in this question , i found that when the shear foce is 0 , the moment is also 0 . I'm wondering is the ststemnet true ?
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chetzread said:

Homework Statement


in the book , i was told that when the shear force is 0 , moment is maximum . However , in this question , i found that when the shear foce is 0 , the moment is also 0 . I'm wondering is the ststemnet true ?
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Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

Obviously, if the beam is a cantilever, the shear force and the bending moment can both be zero at the free end. You won't find the maximum moment there in any event.

I think what the author was trying to say was that since the derivative of the bending moment, dM/dx = V, the locations where the shear is zero are also possible locations where the bending moment has a relative maximum or minimum.
 
SteamKing said:
Obviously, if the beam is a cantilever, the shear force and the bending moment can both be zero at the free end. You won't find the maximum moment there in any event.

I think what the author was trying to say was that since the derivative of the bending moment, dM/dx = V, the locations where the shear is zero are also possible locations where the bending moment has a relative maximum or minimum.
so , for the above case , shear force = 0 , moment = 0(minimum) ?
 
chetzread said:
so , for the above case , shear force = 0 , moment = 0(minimum) ?
Obviously.
 
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