Effects of shear force and axial force on plastic moment capacity of a structure are respectively to
A. Increase and decrease
B. Increase and increase
C. Decrease and increase
D. Decrease and decrease
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Plastic Moment Capacity: This is the maximum bending moment a structural section can withstand before it starts to deform permanently.Shear Force: Shear force acts parallel to the cross-section of a structural member.
Effect of Shear Force: When shear force is present, it reduces the area available to resist bending. Think of it like some part of the section is already 'busy' resisting shear, so it can't contribute as much to resisting bending. Therefore, the plastic moment capacity decreases.
Axial Force: Axial force acts along the longitudinal axis of a structural member (either tension or compression).
Effect of Axial Force: Axial force also reduces the area available to resist bending. If there's compressive axial force, some of the material is already stressed in compression, leaving less capacity for resisting compressive stresses from bending. If there's tensile axial force, it can similarly reduce the effective area for resisting bending. Therefore, the plastic moment capacity decreases.
In summary, both shear force and axial force reduce the plastic moment capacity of a structure.
A. 5 mm less than the minimum clear distance between the main bars
B. 5 mm less than the minimum cover to the reinforcement
C. Smaller of A and B
D. Greater of A and B
The fixed support in a real beam becomes in the conjugate beam a
A. Roller support
B. Hinged support
C. Fixed support
D. Free end
A. The centre of gravity of the load system is midway between the centre of span and wheel load under consi-deration
B. The centre of span is midway between the centre of gravity of the load system and the wheel load under consideration
C. The wheel load under consideration is midway between the centre of span and the centre of gravity of the load system
D. None of the above

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