Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A cantilever beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed load W (total downward load) over its whole length L and a concentrated load W (upward) at the free end. The deflection at the free end is
Strength of MaterialsStrength of MaterialsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Zero
B
WL³/384EI (downward)
C
5WL³/24EI (upward)
D
WL³/2EI (downward)
Correct Answer
C. 5WL³/24EI (upward)
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Net deflection = upward PL^3/3EI minus downward WL^3/8EI = 5WL^3/24EI upward.
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