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Max deflection at center of simply-supported beam with central P:
APL/4
BPL³/(48EI)
CPL³/(48EI)
DwL⁴/(384EI)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. PL³/(48EI)
SSB central P: δ_max at midspan = PL³/(48EI). Standard formulas for various load cases: SSB UDL: 5wL⁴/(384EI). Cantilever end P: PL³/(3EI). Cantilever UDL: wL⁴/(8EI). EI = flexural rigidity.
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