The maximum          should not exceed the permissible limit to the span of the beam.

Related MCQs

• The maximum deflection in cantilever beam of span “l”m and loading at free end is “W” kN.
• Compute the maximum deflection at free end of a cantilever beam subjected to udl for entire span of l metres.
• The ratio of maximum deflection of a beam to its                        is called stiffness of the beam.
• The body will regain it is previous shape and size only when the deformation caused by the external forces, is within a certain limit. What is that limit?
• Stress should not exceed        when in service.
• Stress should not exceed        when in mechanical working
• Stiffness of the beam is inversely proportional to the            of the beam.
• A water-heater is covered up with insulation boards over a total surface area of 3 m2. The inside board surface is at 75°C and the outside surface is at 20°C and the board material has a conductivity of 0.08 W/m K. How thick a board should it be to limit the heat transfer loss to 200 W ?
• What is the maximum shear force, when a cantilever beam is loaded with udl throughout?
• What is the maximum bending moment for simply supported beam carrying a point load “W” kN at its centre?