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The effective length of compression flange of simply supported beam not restrained against torsion at ends is(a) 1.2 L(b) 1.0 L(c) 0.8 L(d) 0.5 LThe question was asked in an interview for internship.This is a very interesting question from Factors affecting Lateral Stability topic in chapter Design of Beams of Design of Steel Structures

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Right choice is (a) 1.2 L

For explanation I WOULD say: The effective length of COMPRESSION FLANGE of simply supported beam not RESTRAINED against torsion at ENDS is 1.2 L, where L is span length.



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