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 

deflections of the beams A and B, will be 

(A) 2/3 

(B) 3/2 

(C) 5/8 

(D) 8/5 

1 Answer

Answer :

(D) 8/5 

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