Which of the following arrangements for the carbon reinforcement would be best f

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Which of the following arrangements for the carbon reinforcement would be best for this application? Imagine that the beam in Question 1 is subjected to wind loads. The wind is creating uplift on the beam, such that the uplift is significantly greater than the weight of the beam and whatever it is supporting. How would you now want to place the carbon fibers? What affect would carbon fiber have if you were to place it only along the sides of the beam subjected only to the weight of the beam itself and whatever it is supporting?

Explanation / Answer

(a)

A) Bottom, Longitudinal

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(b)

B) Top, Longitudinal

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(c)

C) It would help resist tension

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