A simply supported beam A carries a point load at its mid span. Another identical beam B carries the same load but uniformly distributed over the entire span. The ratio of the maximum deflection of the beam A and B will be

QuestionsCategory: Civil EngineeringA simply supported beam A carries a point load at its mid span. Another identical beam B carries the same load but uniformly distributed over the entire span. The ratio of the maximum deflection of the beam A and B will be
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A simply supported beam A carries a point load at its mid span. Another identical beam B carries the same load but uniformly distributed over the entire span. The ratio of the maximum deflection of the beam A and B will be

a) 2/3

b) 3/2

c) 5/8

d) 8/5  (Ans)