Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Shear stress at the top and bottom fibres of a rectangular beam section is:
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Choose the correct answer
A
Zero
B
Infinite
C
Maximum
D
Equal to average shear
Correct Answer
A. Zero
Why is this the answer?
Shear stress distribution is parabolic and becomes zero at extreme fibres.
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