UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

A cantilever is subjected to a uniformly distributed load W over its whole length 'L' and a concentrated upward force W at its free end. The deflection of the free end is

A zero

B

C

D

ANS:C -

@Bhutan:

All material properties consider constant.

Answer = Deflection due to Point load-deflection due to UDL = 1/3-1/8= 5/24.