Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In a simply supported rectangular beam with central point load, if the depth is halved, the central deflection is increased by a factor
Strength of MaterialsStrength of MaterialsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
1/8
B
2
C
8
D
16
Correct Answer
C. 8
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I is proportional to d^3; halving d reduces I to one-eighth and deflection becomes 8 times
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