Theory of Structures - Engineering

Q1:

The ratio of the length and diameter of a simply supported uniform circular beam which experiences maximum bending stress equal to tensile stress due to same load at its mid span, is

A

B

C

D

E 1.0

ANS:C -

For a simply supported beam with load at mid-span having length L .

Then Moment at the centre is (P/2*L/2)= PL/4.