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NClaborn

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You wish to drill a hole through a horizontal I-beam supporting a bridge. To weaken the beam the least drill the hole through the
 
  A) upper flange.
  B) lower flange.
  C) web.
  D) all the same

Question 2

When a load is placed on a properly arched structure, compression
 
  A) weakens the structure.
  B) strengthens the structure.
  C) neither of these



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B





 

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