Mechanical Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 8 (Q.No. 32)
32.
A simply supported beam 'A' of length l, breadth b, and depth d carries a central point load W. Another beam 'B' has the same length and depth but its breadth is doubled. The deflection of beam 'B' will be __________ as compared to beam 'A'.
one-fourth
one-half
double
four times
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Debashis Das said:   7 years ago
According to me, Option: C is correct.

Swapnil said:   7 years ago
Option b is correct. Because deflection is inversely proportional to flexural rigidity EI And I=bd^3/12.

Rupesh said:   7 years ago
Thank you @Som.


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