LOADING
Question
An angle is connected to the back of the flange of a channel section to be used as a beam as shown in the above diagram. This is done to
A.
increase the compression flange area
B.
increase the moment of inertia about the major axis
C.
increase the moment of inertia about the minor axis
D.
make the load pass through the shear centre
Answer ( Option D)

make the load pass through the shear centre

Solution

Connecting angle to the back of the flange of the channel section in the manner as shown in the figure will shift the shear centre towards the channel web and hence will make the load pass through the shear centre.

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