Mechanical Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 9 (Q.No. 15)

Strength of Materials

15.

A rectangular beam of length l supported at its two ends carries a central point load W. The maximum deflection occurs

at the ends

at l/3 from both ends

at the centre

none of these

Answer: Option

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Siva said: 6 years ago

Simple supported beam, max defection occurs centre point (circle, rectangular, square and any cr section).

Rajesh said: 8 years ago

For Simply supported beam, Max deflection occurs at center and it is 5wl^4/384EI.

Shahul said: 8 years ago

Can anyone explain this?

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