Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
The point of contraflexure is a point where
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Choose the correct answer
A
shear force changes sign
B
bending moment changes sign
C
shear force is maximum
D
bending moment is maximum
Correct Answer
B. bending moment changes sign
Why is this the answer?
At the point of contraflexure the bending moment is zero and changes sign.
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