Question

Transverse shear applied to a beam normally results in
1. Normal stress only
2. Shear stress only
3. Normal and shear stress
4. Axial stress only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Normal and shear stress

Explanation

Transverse loading applied to a beam results in normal and shearing stresses in the beam.

Normal stress is produced by bending and shear stress in produced by shear force.

The dominant criterion in the design of beam for strength is the maximum value of normal stress. However, shearing stress is dominant in case of short and deeper beams.