Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The shear centre in the case of an equal-angle section is
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Choose the correct answer
A
at the centroid of the section
B
at the neutral axis of the section
C
at the junction of the two legs
D
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. at the junction of the two legs
Why is this the answer?
For equal angle, shear centre is near the junction of the two legs.
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