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25.
In a simply supported beam AB of span L, the midpoint is C. In case-1, the beam is loaded by a central concentrated load W. In case-2, the beam is subjected to a U.D.L. of intensity w such that wL = W. The ratio of central deflection in case-1 to that in case-2 is
5/3
3/5
5/8
8/5
Answer: Option
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Shivganga said:   3 years ago
Here, we use (Wl^3÷48EI)÷(5WL^4÷384EI).

Amrit said:   8 years ago
(1/48) /(5/384) = 1.6 = 8/5.

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