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Consider the following statements for a beam of rectangular cross-section and uniform flexural rigidity EI subjected to pure bending:
1. The bending stresses have the maximum magnitude at the top and bottom of the cross-section.
2. The bending stresses vary linearly through the depth of the cross-section.
3. The bending stresses vary parabolically through the depth of the cross-section.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

A
1, 2 and 3
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1 only
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C
2 only
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D
1 and 2 only
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Solution

The correct option is D 1 and 2 only
Bending stresses vary linearly through the depth of cross section.

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