A steel plate with dimensions d × b is firmly fixed between two timber joists, each having a cross-section of D × (B/2). If the Young’s modulus of steel is m times greater than that of timber, what will be the expression for the steel's behavior?

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17 Jan 2019
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The correct formula accounts for the combined stiffness of the timber joists and the steel plate, considering the steel's Young’s modulus is m times that of timber. Among the given choices, option B correctly represents the expression with BD³ and mbd³ terms divided by 6D.

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