Question

It is desirable to design the RC frame in a way that the plastic hinges are formed in the columns than in beams.

(a) True

(b) False

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Answer 1

Correct option is (b) False

Best explanation: It is desirable to design the RC frame in a way that the plastic hinges are formed in the beams than in the columns. This is because only localized failure takes place due to the collapse of a beam while due to the collapse of a column, global failure occurs.