The ratio of the maximum deflections of a simply supported beam with a central load W and of a cantilever of same length and with a load W at its free end, is
A. $$\frac{1}{8}$$
B. $$\frac{1}{{10}}$$
C. $$\frac{1}{{12}}$$
D. $$\frac{1}{{16}}$$
Answer: Option D

Maximum deflection at centre of span for simply supported beam = wl^3/48EI
And maximum deflection at the free end for cantilever beam of same span= wl^3/3EI
Ratio=(Wl^3/48EI)÷(wl^3/3EI)
=1/16 is the Correct Answer
For Simply Supported beam deflection= PL^3/48EI
For Cantilever beam deflection= PL^3/3EI
ratio=PL^3/48EI * 3EI/PL^3=3/48=1/16
WL^2/48EI *3EI/WL^3 = 1/16L
Maximum deflection at centre of span for simply supported beam = wl^3/48EI
And maximum deflection at the free end for cantilever beam of same span= wl^3/3EI
Ratio=(Wl^3/48EI)÷(wl^3/3EI)
=1/16