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

Increase the area moment of inertia

Select a different material having lesser modulus of elasticity

Magnitude of the load to be increased

A simply supported laterally loaded beam was found to deflect more tha

1.	A simply supported laterally loaded beam was found to deflect more than a specified value. Which of the following measures will reduce deflection?
A.	Increase the area moment of inertia
B.	Increase the span of the beam
C.	Select a different material having lesser modulus of elasticity
D.	Magnitude of the load to be increased
Answer» B. Increase the span of the beam

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