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Built up girders with uneven flange width and thicknesses
Hi all-- I was wondering why the top and bottom flange width and thickness vary for built-up shapes. I have my own reasoning which is that moments vary along the length of the girder since it is a continuous structure. Also, if the bottom flange is thicker at one location and the section...- YashKaran
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