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Civil Engineering PE

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Which of the following is not considered a mode of failure in beams?

Torsion
Vertical shear
Horizontal shear
Bending

Explanation

Answer: A - Torsion is not considered a common mode of failure in beams. The two most common types of beam failure modes are bending and horizontal shear. Vertical shear is most often encountered in short beams. Another type of beam failure mode is associated with excessive deflection.

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