Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Neutral axis of a cross-section under pure bending is where:
Strength of MaterialsNeutral Axis PropertyEASY
Choose the correct answer
A
Bending stress is maximum
B
Bending stress is zero
C
Shear stress is zero
D
Strain is maximum
Correct Answer
B. Bending stress is zero
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At the neutral axis, bending strain (and stress) is zero; stress increases linearly to extremes.
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