Point where BM (Bending Moment) changes between compression and tension or vice versa is known as:

Point where BM (Bending Moment) changes between compression and tension or vice versa is known as: Correct Answer Point of Contra flexure

Concept:

  • In a bending beam, a point is known as a point of contra flexure if it's a location at which no bending occurs.
  • In a bending moment diagram, it is the point at which the bending moment curve intersects with the zero lines.
  • In other words where the bending moment changes its sign from negative (compression) to positive (tension) or vice versa.
  • A point of contra flexure occurs in the overhanging beam.

Related Questions

How far is point 'R' from Point 'T'? Statement (I): Point 'R' is 5 metres to the north of point 'M'. Point 'U' is 4 metres to the east of point 'R'. Point 'T' is to the west of point 'R' such that points 'U' 'R' and 'T' form a straight line of  metres. Statement (II): Point 'Z' is metres to the south of point 'T'. Point 'U' is  metres to the east of point 'T'. Point 'M' is  metres to the east of point 'Z'. Point 'R' is  metres to the north of point 'M'. Point 'R' lies on the line formed by joining points 'T' and 'U'.
Point where BM changes between compression and tension or vice versa is known as: