What is point of inflection?

Q.  In axial thrust diagram, at which point bending moment is zero?
- Published on 21 Sep 15

a. Point of contra-flexure
b. Point of inflection
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Both a. and b.
 

    Discussion

  • Sharad   -Posted on 20 Oct 16
    Ans should be a
  • Sravanthi   -Posted on 24 Nov 15
    - The graphical representation of variation of axial load on y axis and position of cross section along x axis is called as axial thrust diagram.

    - Bending moment is generally equal to zero at the point of contra-flexure.

    - The point of contra-flexure is useful to design reinforced concrete, structural steel beams, etc. It is the point where bending occurs and changes its sign from positive to negative or vice-versa.

    - Point of contra-flexure is a point where hogging of beam changes to sagging or vice-versa.

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