Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In Macaulay's method, the bracket (x−a)ⁿ is taken as zero when:
Strength of MaterialsMacaulay's Method ConventionMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
x > a
B
x < a
C
x = a
D
n is negative
Correct Answer
B. x < a
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Macaulay's bracket: (x−a)ⁿ=0 when x<a (section is to the left of load point a).
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