The width b and depth d of a beam cut from a wooden cylindrical log of 100 cm diameter for 

maximum strength are: 

(A) b = 57.73 cm d = 81.65 cm 

(B) b = 81.65 cm d = 57.73 cm 

(C) b = 50.00 cm d = 50.00 cm 

(D) b = 40.00 cm d = 80.00 cm 

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) b = 57.73 cm d = 81.65 cm 

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