Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The shape factor for a solid circular cross-section is approximately:
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Choose the correct answer
A
1.5
B
1.7
C
2.0
D
1.27
Correct Answer
B. 1.7
Why is this the answer?
Shape factor for solid circle = Z_p/Z_e = (d³/6)/(πd³/32) = 32/(6π) = 16/(3π) ≈ 1.698 ≈ 1.7.
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