GATE ME 2003 | Deflection of Beams Question 21 | Strength of Materials

GATE ME 2003

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.6

A simply supported laterally loaded beam was found to deflect more than a specified value. Which of the following measures will reduce the deflection?

Increase the area moment of inertia

Increase the span of the beam

Select a different material having lesser modulus of elasticity

Magnitude of the load to be increased

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