Theory of Structures - Engineering

Q1:

The shape factor of standard rolled beam section varies from

A 1.10 to 1.20

B 1.20 to 1.30

C 1.30 to 1.40

D 1.40 to 1.50

ANS:A - 1.10 to 1.20

Rectangle/ square - 1.5
Triangle with vertex upward -2.34 (best section)
Triangle with vertex horizontal - 2
Solid circular section - 1.7
Thing ring - 1.27
Diamond section (Rhombus) - 2
Thin hollow Rhombus - 1.5
I section ( about strong axis) - 1.12 to 1.15
I section ( about week axis ) - 1.55
T- section - 1.9 to 1.95