Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
In quality checking a civil-engineering calculation involving over-reinforced flexural behaviour, which rule applies? Avoid the common trap that neutral axis has no relation to steel percentage.
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Choose the correct answer
A
neutral axis has no relation to steel percentage
B
neutral axis is fixed by span only
C
larger steel area always increases ductility
D
larger steel area pushes neutral axis deeper and may cause brittle compression failure
Correct Answer
D. larger steel area pushes neutral axis deeper and may cause brittle compression failure
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