The ratio of the section modulus of a square section of side B and that of a circular section of diameter D, is A. $$\frac{{2\pi }}{{15}}$$ B. $$\frac{{3\pi }}{{16}}$$ C. $$\frac{{3\pi }}{8}$$ D. $$\frac{\pi }{{16}}$$

$$rac{{2pi }}{{15}}$$
$$rac{{3pi }}{{16}}$$
$$rac{{3pi }}{8}$$
$$rac{pi }{{16}}$$

The correct answer is $\boxed{\frac{{3\pi }}{8}}$.

The section modulus is a measure of the ability of a beam to resist bending. It is defined as the second moment of area of the cross-section divided by the distance from the neutral axis to the extreme fiber.

The section modulus of a square section of side $B$ is given by:

$$S_s = \frac{{B^3}}{12}$$

The section modulus of a circular section of diameter $D$ is given by:

$$S_c = \frac{{\pi D^3}}{32}$$

The ratio of the section modulus of a square section of side $B$ and that of a circular section of diameter $D$ is therefore:

$$\frac{{S_s}}{{S_c}} = \frac{{\frac{{B^3}}{12}}}{{\frac{{\pi D^3}}{32}}} = \frac{{12}}{{\pi D}} = \frac{{12}}{{3.14 \times 2}} = \frac{{3\pi }}{8}$$

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