Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
In practical design discussion of Shape Factor, which statement best matches plastic moment compared with yield moment? Avoid the common trap that shape factor is always less than one.
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Choose the correct answer
A
shape factor equals plastic section modulus divided by elastic section modulus
B
shape factor is independent of cross-section
C
shape factor is the span-depth ratio
D
shape factor is always less than one
Correct Answer
A. shape factor equals plastic section modulus divided by elastic section modulus
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Shape factor measures reserve plastic capacity of a section. Correct option: A.
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