A simply supported beam carries a point load (w) at the centre. The flexural stiffness of the beam is if the span is (l) :

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  1. \(\frac{24EI}{l^3}\)
  2. \(\frac{48EI}{l^3}\)
  3. \(\frac{6EI}{l^2}\)
  4. \(\frac{4EI}{l}\)

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Option 2 : \(\frac{48EI}{l^3}\)
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Explanation:

Flexural stiffness: 

  • The bending stiffness (k) is the resistance of a member against bending deformation.
  • It is a function of the Young's modulus E, the second moment of area I of the beam cross-section about the axis of interest, length of the beam and beam boundary condition.
  • Bending stiffness of a beam can analytically be derived from the equation of beam deflection when it is applied by a force.  (i.e. \(K=\,\frac{w}{\Delta}\) ).

solution:

For a simply supported beam carries a point load (w) at the centre, deflection at center \(\Delta =\,\frac{wl^3}{48EI}\)

∴ Bending or flexural stiffness, \(K=\,\frac{w}{\Delta}\) ⇒ \(K=\,\frac{w}{\frac{wl^3}{48EI}}\,=\,\, \frac{48EI}{l^3}\)

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