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Why do influence diagrams help pinpoint governing live-load bending on a simply supported beam under moving tributaries?

Choices

  • (A) They funnel every effect to beam midspan blindly
  • (B) They quantify how tributary-moving loads shift ordinates on the influence graph at governing positions
  • (C) They negate midspan curvature needs
  • (D) They equalize curvature demand at each station

Correct answer: (B)

They quantify how tributary-moving loads shift ordinates on the influence graph at governing positions

Explanation

Influence ordinates envelope moving-load extrema at critical shear/moment zones.

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