What will be the section modulus (Z) of a rectangular beam of width (b) and depth (h)?

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Explanation

Given,

A rectangular beam of width = b 

Depth = d

We know

Section modulus Z is the ratio of Moment of inertia to distance from NA to extreme fiber

For a rectangular section I = bd3/12 and y = d/2

So

 

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