Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
When a cantilever beam is loaded at its free end, the maximum compressive stress develops at the
Strength of MaterialsStrength of MaterialsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
free end
B
top fibre
C
neutral axis
D
fixed-end extreme fibre
Correct Answer
D. fixed-end extreme fibre
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Maximum bending stress (compressive on one face) occurs at the extreme fibre of the fixed-end section.
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This MCQ belongs to WBPSC JE (Civil) Previous Years Questions Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.