Civil Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 5 (Q.No. 13)
13.
A cast iron T section beam is subjected to pure bending. For maximum compressive stress to be three times the maximum tensile stress, centre of gravity of the section from flange side is
h/4
h/3
h/2
2/3 h.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Rohit said:   8 years ago
Here, x=h/4 from the bottom side of t- beam.
And x=3h/4 from the flange (top side) of the beam.
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Rahul said:   8 years ago
How? Explain in detail.

Bahaa said:   9 years ago
I think the correct answer should be 3/4 h. But it is not given in the option.


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