Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In a symmetrical I-section, maximum shear stress occurs at:
Strength of MaterialsShear Stress in I-SectionMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Extreme fibres of flanges
B
Junction of web and flange
C
Centroid of web
D
Top of web
Correct Answer
C. Centroid of web
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Max shear stress in I-section is at the centroid (mid-depth of web) since web carries most shear.
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