What is deflection?

Q. The vertical distance between the axis of the beam before and after loading at a point is called as _______
- Published on 23 Sep 15

a. deformation

b. deflection

c. slope

d. none of the above

ANSWER: deflection

Sravanthi -Posted on 24 Nov 15
Deflection: The vertical distance between the axis of the beam before and after loading at a point is called as deflection.

- At supports deflection is always zero.

- It is the degree to which a structural element displaces when load is applied.

Slope: The angle between tangent to elastic curve and original axis of beam is called as slope. It is measured in radians.

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