Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
During an JE solution review on Laterally Unsupported Beam, what is the safest statement about bending member without compression flange restraint? Avoid the common trap that only shear yielding is possible.
Steel StructuresLaterally Unsupported BeamMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
section modulus is irrelevant
B
only shear yielding is possible
C
lateral-torsional buckling must be checked
D
unbraced length is ignored
Correct Answer
C. lateral-torsional buckling must be checked
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