UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

A simply supported beam AB of span L is subjected to a concentrated load W at the centre C of the span. According to Mohr's moment area method, which one of the following gives the deflection under the load ?

A Moment of the area of M/EI diagram between A and C taken about C.

B Moment of the area of M/EI diagram between A and B taken about B.

C Moment of the area of M/EI diagram between A and C taken about A.

D Moment of the area of M/EI diagram between A and C taken about B.

ANS:C - Moment of the area of M/EI diagram between A and C taken about A.

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