Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The maximum shear stress in a rectangular section under bending/shear bears what ratio to the average shear stress?
Strength of MaterialsStrength of MaterialsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
1.2
B
1.0
C
1.33
D
1.5
Correct Answer
D. 1.5
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For a rectangular section the shear stress distribution is parabolic and tau_max = 1.5 tau_avg
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