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Civil Engineering : Strength of Materials - Quiz(MCQ)
PL³/3EI is the deflection under the load P of a cantilever beam. What will be the strain energy?
A)
P²L³/3EI
B)
P²L³/6EI
C)
P²L³/4EI
D)
P²L³/24EI

Correct Answer :   P²L³/6EI


Explanation : We may do it taking average

Strain energy = Average force x displacement = (P/2) x PL³/3EI = P²L³/6EI.

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