Q. Two beams of equal cross-sectional area are subjected to equal bending moment. If one beam has square cross-section and the other has circular section, then (Solved)
1. The suitability of section will depend on the nature of loading
2. In shear, square section beam will be stronger
3. Both beams will be equally strong
4. Square section beam will be economical
5. Circular section beam will be economical
- d. Square section beam will be economical