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For earthquake loads, beams are designed to resist ________________(a) tension only(b) positive and negative bending moments(c) compression only(d) torsionI have been asked this question in unit test.This question is from Determination of Earthquake Loads in chapter Structural Analysis, Loading and Load Combinations of Design of Steel Structures

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Correct answer is (b) positive and negative BENDING moments

To explain I would say: BEAMS are designedto resist positive and negative bending moments at the same SECTION for EARTHQUAKE LOADS.



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