Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A beam strongest in flexure is one which has
Strength of MaterialsStrength of MaterialsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
maximum section modulus
B
maximum bending stress
C
maximum moment of inertia
D
minimum value of radius of gyration
Correct Answer
A. maximum section modulus
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Moment of resistance M = sigma x Z, so the beam with the largest section modulus Z is strongest in flexure.
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This MCQ belongs to WBPSC JE (Civil) Previous Years Questions Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.