the layers are subjected to maximum bending stress

the layers are subjected to minimum bending stress

the layers are subjected to compression

the layers do not undergo any strain

zero

maximum tensile

minimum tensile

maximum compressive

in the vertical plane

in the horizontal plane

in the same plane in which the beam bends

at right angle to the plane in which the beam bends

equal to

less than

more than

directly proportional to

top layer

bottom layer

neutral axis

every cross-section