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A simply supported beam 'A' of length l, breadth b and depth d carries a central load W. Another beam 'B' of the same dimensions carries a central load equal to 2 W. The deflection of beam 'B' will be __________ as that of beam 'A'.


A. one-fourth
B. one-half
C. double
D. four times

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When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σ) in one plane, the maximum shear stress is __________ the maximum normal stress.


A. equal to
B. one-half
C. two-third
D. twice


Which of the following statement is correct?


A. A continuous beam has only two supports at the ends.
B. A uniformly distributed load spreads uniformly over the whole length of a beam.
C. The bending moment is maximum where shear force is maximum.
D. The maximum bending moment of a simply supported beam of length l with a central point load W is Wl/8.