Question

In which of the following cases shear does not govern design of beam?

(a) when web thickness is large in plate girders

(b) when depth of beam section is small and loaded uniformly

(c) when large concentrated loads are placed near support

(d) when two members are rigidly connected together with their webs lying in same plane

The question was asked by my college director while I was bunking the class.

My question is based upon Shear Strength of Beams topic in division Design of Beams of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) when web thickness is large in plate girders

The explanation is: Shear determines design of beam when depth of beam section is small and loaded uniformly, when large concentrated loads are placed near beam supports, when two members are rigidly connected together with their webs lying in same plane, when web thickness is small in plate girders.