Civil Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 4 (Q.No. 28)
28.
If the width of a simply supported beam carrying an isolated load at its centre is doubled, the deflection of the beam at the centre is changed by
2 times
4 times
8 times
1/2 times
3 times.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Amiy said:   9 years ago
The given question is for length then. This is correct but for width, it is 1/2.

Niki said:   1 year ago
For width it is 1/2.

For depth it is 1/8.
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Raj said:   7 years ago
It is 8 times only. 1/ 2 for cantilever.

Shailendra said:   9 years ago
The correct answer should be option C.

Yuvarjsingh said:   8 years ago
I think Wl^3/48EI / 2Wl^3/48EI = 1/2.

Kk bhal said:   6 years ago
Yes, you are right, thanks @Raj.

Dilawar khan said:   8 years ago
The correct answer should be D.

Namita said:   6 years ago
1/2times is correct answer.

Agha Bilal said:   1 year ago
1/2 is the correct answer.
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Vasu said:   6 years ago
1/2 is the correct answer.


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