Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
For a simply supported beam carrying a central point load W, the maximum deflection is:
Strength of MaterialsTheory of Structures and DesignHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
5WL^4/(384EI)
B
WL^2/(8EI)
C
WL^3/(48EI)
D
WL^3/(192EI)
Correct Answer
C. WL^3/(48EI)
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The standard maximum deflection at midspan for a central point load on a simply supported beam is WL^3/(48EI).
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