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Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 9 (Q.No. 11)
11.
A symmetrical channel section is made of a material which is equally strong in tension and compression. It is used as a simply supported beam with its web horizontal to carry vertical loads. It will
be strongest if the web is used as top face
be strongest if the web is used as bottom face
be equally strong in (a) and (b) above
not be possible to state which of the above statements is correct
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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SUMIT DUDI said:   7 years ago
PLease explain the answer.

Goutham said:   6 years ago
Option C is right.

Pramit Samanta said:   5 years ago
Yes, agree, the right option is C.

Dibakar said:   4 years ago
Option A is correct. Because it is getting more area to resist bending than 2nd condition for the same loading.

In 1st condition, it is getting top full horizontal to resist bending, but in the 2nd case, it is getting bottom web except for 2 vertical flanges. 2nd condition is less area and so less resist bending.

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