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A hole in flange of beam causes(a) increase in stress(b) decrease in stress(c) makes the stress to half(d) does not affect the stressI got this question in an international level competition.This intriguing question originated from Deflection & Holes in Beams in portion Design of Beams of Design of Steel Structures

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Correct choice is (a) increase in stress

To explain: A hole in flange of beam causes an increase in stress. If the hole in COMPRESSION flange CONTAINS rivet or bolt, the strength REDUCTION is LESSENED as fastener can transmit compression.



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