| Q.40 | Identify the INCORRECT statement with respect to shape factors used for different geometrical shapes used in the plastic analysis. | |
| Ans | A. The ductility of a section with a shape factor of 1.5 is greater than that with a shape factor of 2.34. | |
| B. The shape factor of a rectangular section is 1.5. | ||
| C. Deflection at the collapse of a section with shape factor 1.7 is greater than that with shape factor 1.5. | ||
| D. Cross sections with a greater value of shape factor give longer warning before the collapse. |
Correct Ans Provided: A
