Consider the following statements about flitched beams: 

1. A flitched beam has a composite section made of two or more materials joined together in such a manner that they behave as a unit piece and each material bends to the same radius of curvature. 
2. The total moment of resistance of a flitched beam is equal to the sum of the moments of resistance of individual sections.
   1. Flitched beams are used when a beam of one material, if used alone, would require quite a large cross sectional area.                                                                          &