For a propped cantilever beam of span L with fixed support at A and prop support at B carrying UDL ‘w’, the reaction at prop support B is:
A1/8 wL
B3/8 wL
C5/8 wL
D1/2 wL
Explanation
Equating downward deflection due to UDL with upward deflection due to prop reaction yields RB = 3/8 wL.

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