In case of a simply supported rectangular 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 B

Point load = L( 1-1÷shapefactor)
Udl = √(L(1-1÷shapefactor))
S.s beam-- pl²/48EI
Central load --pl²/16EI
ratio--- L/3