Question

For a given shear force across a symmetrical 'I' section the intensity of shear stress is maximum at the

• A. Extreme fibres
• B. Centroid of the section
• C. At the junction of the flange and the web, but on the web
• D. At the junction of the flange and the web, but on the flange.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Centroid of the section


Maximum shear stress occurs at the centroid of the section.