Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following statements about plastic moment compared with yield moment is technically sound?
Structural AnalysisShape FactorEASY
Choose the correct answer
A
shape factor equals plastic section modulus divided by elastic section modulus
B
shape factor is independent of cross-section
C
shape factor is always less than one
D
shape factor is the span-depth ratio
Correct Answer
A. shape factor equals plastic section modulus divided by elastic section modulus
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Shape factor measures reserve plastic capacity of a section. Correct option: A.
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