Civil Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 2 (Q.No. 48)
48.
A simply supported beam (l + 2a) with equal overhangs (a) carries a uniformly distributed load over the whole length, the B.M. changes sign if
l > 2a
l < 2a
l = 2a
l = 4a
l = 3a.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Deepak said:   9 years ago
Why not B?

Pavan said:   9 years ago
That means a < l/2 . So 0.207<0.5 (at 0.207 positive B.M is equal to the negative B.M and changes its sign)
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Aspirant said:   9 years ago
Could anyone explain it?

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