Mechanical Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 9 (Q.No. 8)
8.
The critical neutral axis of a reinforced cement concrete beam is based on the principle that the neutral axis is situated at the centre of gravity of a given section.
True
False
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Amit said:   1 decade ago
Don't confuse with shift of neutral axis in vertical direction.

It happens only because it needs to balance the moment of area on both sides of it and hence comes the role of center of gravity.

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