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Design of Tension Members MCQ with answer and solution

Easy level · Asked in State AE, State JE, GPSC AE

The slenderness ratio of a tension member subjected to possible reversal of stresses due to wind should not exceed

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Slenderness limits

Step-by-step solution

1. IS 800: tension members with reversal of stress due to wind: 350.

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IS 800: tension members with reversal of stress due to wind: 350.

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180 / 250 / 350 / 400.

Correct answer: D) 350

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