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The simply supported beam 'A' of length '$$l$$' carries a central point load 'W'. Another beam 'B' is loaded with a uniformly distributed load such that the total load on the beam is 'W'. The ratio of maximum deflections between beams 'A' and 'B' is

A. $$\frac{5}{8}$$

B. $$\frac{8}{5}$$

C. $$\frac{5}{4}$$

D. $$\frac{4}{5}$$

Answer: Option B


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  1. Hasnain Arif
    Hasnain Arif :
    4 years ago

    Def.max (A)= PL3/48EI;
    Def.max (B)= 5wL4/384EI; w=P/L,
    = 5PL3/384EI.
    Ratio= (PL3)/48EI * 384EI/(5PL3) = 8/5.

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