2777Civil EngineeringMedium
A pre-stressed rectangular beam which carries two concentrated loads W at L/3 from either end, is provided with a bent tendon with tension P such that central one-third portion of the tendon remains parallel to the longitudinal axis, the maximum dip h is________?
AWL/2P
BWL/P
CWL/3P
DWL/4P
Correct answer
C. WL/3P
Explanation
The correct answer is WL/3P.