The neutral axis of a simply supported beam is

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• The critical neutral axis of a reinforced cement concrete beam is based on the principle that the neutral axis is situated at the centre of gravity of a given section.
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• The line of intersection of the neutral layer with any normal cross-section of the beam is called neutral axis.
• A simply supported beam is one which is supported on more than two supports.