Question
Water Resources Engineering Question on Maximum Shear Stress Theory
Given below are two statements:
Statement - I: The maximum shear stress ( q max ) for a rectangular section is 3/2 times average shear stress.
Statement - II: The maximum shear stress ( q max ) for a circular section is 4/3 times the average shear stress.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
C
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
D
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
Answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (A) : Both Statement I and Statement II are true.