Question

The maximum shear stress \((q_{\max})\) in a rectangular beam is ____

• A. \(1.25\) times the average
• B. \(1.50\) times the average
• C. \(1.75\) times the average
• D. \(2.0\) times the average

Hint:

For common sections: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Rectangular section: }& \tau_{\max}=1.5\,\tau_{\text{avg}} \text{Circular section: }& \tau_{\max}=\frac{4}{3}\tau_{\text{avg}} \end{aligned} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B