Consider the following statements with respect to shear stress distribution in a beam cross-section and identify the correct answer.

Statement A: The maximum intensity of shear stress in a rectangular beam cross-section at neutral axis is equal to 1.5 times the average shear stress.

Statement B: The maximum intensity of shear stress in a triangular beam cross-section is equal to 1.5 times the average shear stress.

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  1. Statement A is correct and B is incorrect
  2. Both statements are incorrect
  3. Both statements are correct
  4. Statement B is correct and A is incorrect

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Option 3 : Both statements are correct
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Explanation:

Shear Stress distribution for different cross-sections:

Sr. No.

Cross-Section

Shear Stress

1.

 

F1 A.M Madhu 26.05.20 D46

 

F1 A.M Madhu 26.05.20 D50

2.

 

F1 A.M Madhu 26.05.20 D47

 

F1 A.M Madhu 26.05.20 D51

3.

 

F1 A.M Madhu 26.05.20 D48

 

F1 A.M Madhu 26.05.20 D52

4.

 

F1 A.M Madhu 26.05.20 D49

 

F1 A.M Madhu 26.05.20 D53

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