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- 17 Jan 2019
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- 28 May 2026
Explanation
For a rectangular section subjected to shear force F, the peak shear stress at the neutral axis is given by F divided by twice the cross-sectional area (F/2A). This is because the shear stress distribution is parabolic, reaching its maximum at the neutral axis.
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