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Working Stress Method MCQ with answer and solution

In working stress method the stresses used for design purpose are

Solution

Concept

Permissible stress

Formula

σ_permissible = σ / FS

Step-by-step solution

1. WSM designs for stresses not exceeding permissible stresses.

Explanation

Permissible stress = yield or ultimate stress divided by a factor of safety.

Why the other options are wrong

Working stress is the actual stress.

Shortcut

WSM = permissible stress.

Correct answer: C) Permissible Stress

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