In case of a simply supported I-section beam of span L and loaded with a central load W, the length of elasto-plastic zone of the plastic hinge, is
A. $$\frac{{\text{L}}}{2}$$
B. $$\frac{{\text{L}}}{3}$$
C. $$\frac{{\text{L}}}{4}$$
D. $$\frac{{\text{L}}}{5}$$
Answer: Option D

Pl^3/80EI *16EI/pl^2 = L/5