What is a semi-compact section?
(a) cross section which can develop plastic moment resistance
(b) cross section which can resist seismic force
(c) cross section in which elastically calculated stress in extreme compression fibre can reach yield strength
(d) cross section which can develop plastic hinges
The question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.
Question is from Cross Sectional Classification topic in section Plastic and Local Buckling Behaviour of Steel of Design of Steel Structures