The deflection of beams may be decreased by – McqOptions

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1.	The deflection of beams may be decreased by
A.	increasing the depth of beam
B.	increasing the span
C.	decreasing the depth of beam
D.	increasing the width of beam
Answer» B. increasing the span

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