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Which of the following statements is correct?

(a) Beam elements are recommended for unsymmetrical cross sections

(b) Bar elements are recommended for unsymmetrical cross sections

(c) Beam and bar elements can both be used for unsymmetrical cross sections

(d) Neither beam nor bar elements can be used for unsymmetrical cross sections

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The origin of the question is Beams and Frames topic in chapter Beams and Frames of Finite Element Method

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The correct answer is (a) Beam elements are recommended for unsymmetrical cross sections

For explanation: Beam elements are recommended for unsymmetrical cross sections due to their ability to take into account the shear centre. Thus shear centre can nullify effects of torsion acting on unsymmetrical cross section which is limited in case of bar elements.

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