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Depth of Neutral Axis

A T-beam beco...

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A T-beam becomes identical to a rectangular beam with width equal to its flange width when the neutral axis is

A

Through the geometrical centre of the beam

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At the junction of the rib and the flange

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Below the slab

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D

Within the flange

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Solution

The correct option is D Within the flange
(d)
T-beam will be identical to rectangular beam with width equal to it's flange width when neutral axis remains below or at the level of flange.

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