GATE CE 2014 Set 1 — Question 17

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The possible location of shear centre of the channel section, shown below, is

Correct answer (A) P Solution The shear center of a section is the point through which if a load is applied, the section will undergo only bending and no twisting. For a mono-symmetric section like a channel, the shear center lies on the axis of symmetry but outside the web. In the given figure, point P is the only point located on the axis of symmetry and outside the section, which is the characteristic location for a channel's shear center. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) P Solution The shear center of a section is the point through which if a load is applied, the section will undergo only bending and no twisting. For a mono-symmetric section like a channel, the shear center lies on the axis of symmetry but outside the web. In the given figure, point P is the only point located on the axis of symmetry and outside the section, which is the characteristic location for a channel's shear center.

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