Theory of Structures - Engineering

Q1:

At any point of a beam, the section modulus may be obtained by dividing the moment of inertia of the section by

A depth of the section

B depth of the neutral axis

C maximum tensile stress at the section

D maximum compressive stress at the section

E none of these.

ANS:B - depth of the neutral axis

Given answer is correct.

Z = I/Y.