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โ TechnologyWhich outcome occurs when lateral torsional buckling (LTB) exceeds the allowable limit in a steel I-beam under a bending load?
A)Sudden reduction in beam stiffnessโ
B)Increased tensile stress at midspan
C)Uniform distribution of axial stresses
D)Enhancement of the shear capacity
๐ก Explanation
A reduction in beam stiffness initiates through lateral torsional buckling (LTB) beyond allowable limits, because the beam section twists/deforms โ reduced resistance to bending. Therefore, stiffness is lost rather than tension increasing or shear capacity improving; these outcomes represent different failure modes.
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