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  • Two simply supported beams B1 and B2 have spans l and 2l respectively. Beam B1 has a cross-section of 1 x 1 units and beam B2 has a cross-section of 2 x 2 units. These beams are subjected to concentrated loads W each at the centre of their spans. The ratio of the maximum flexural stress in these beams is


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  • A. 4
  • B. 2
  • C. Two simply supported beams B1 and B2 have spans l and 2l respectively. Beam B1 has a cross-section o
  • D. Two simply supported beams B1 and B2 have spans l and 2l respectively. Beam B1 has a cross-section o

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