Civil Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 1 (Q.No. 34)

Strength of Materials

34.

The deflection of any rectangular beam simply supported, is

directly proportional to its weight

inversely proportional to its width

inversely proportional to the cube of its depth

directly proportional to the cube of its length

none of these.

Answer: Option

Explanation:

No answer description is available. Let's discuss.

Discussion:

45 comments Page 1 of 5.

Asif said: 1 decade ago

I = bd^3 /12.

Abhishek said: 1 decade ago

Right @Mr. Asif.

Deflection is always inversely proportional to the moment of inertia in any case of loading.

Susmita said: 1 decade ago

Deflection simply supported beam carrying point load at its mid point=wl^3/48EI.

Pranjal said: 10 years ago

B can also be correct by substituting the value of I, please tell me.

Krishna said: 9 years ago

Why it is option C? Give the clear explanation.

Kasi said: 9 years ago

Yes. All the given options are like correct answers. Check it once.

Gudli said: 9 years ago

Can anybody clearly explain it?

S s said: 9 years ago

@Kasi you are right, all are correct answers.

Rehan rufead said: 9 years ago

According to me, option E is the right answer.

Mukesh maurya said: 9 years ago

B & C both are correct.

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