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Discussion Forum : GATE Exam Questions - Section 2 (Q.No. 41)
GATE Exam Questions
41.
The following two statements are made with reference to a simply supported under-reinforced RCC beam :
  1. Failure takes place by crushing of concrete before the steel has yieled.
  2. The neutral axis moves up as the load is increased.

With reference to the above statements, which of the following applies ?
Both the statements are false.
I is true but II is false.
Both the statements are true.
I is false but II is true.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Ishant said:   5 years ago
Yes, D is correct.
Ishant said:   5 years ago
Yes, D is correct.
Aamir said:   5 years ago
In over reinforced section concrete fails first and neutral axis goes down as load is increased answer is B.
Beka said:   3 years ago
Under higher compression force compared to tension force.

Is the neutral axis move above or below the centroidal axis?
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