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:

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Shear Stress

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