Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
For a rectangular section, maximum shear stress is:
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Choose the correct answer
A
Zero at neutral axis
B
2 times average shear stress
C
1.5 times average shear stress
D
Equal to average shear stress
Correct Answer
C. 1.5 times average shear stress
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Rectangular sections have parabolic shear stress distribution with max at neutral axis.
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