To ensure that the hogging bending moment at two points of suspension of a pile of length L equals the sagging moment at its centre, the distances of the points of suspension from either end, is
A)0.107 L
B)0.207 L
C)0.307 L
D)0.407L

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For a pile of length L to have equal hogging and sagging moments at the specified points, the points of suspension must be located at a distance of 0.207 L from either end. This is derived from the bending moment equations for a beam (or pile in this case), considering the conditions for equilibrium and the symmetry of the problem.

To Ensure That the Hogging Bending Moment at Two Points