Design of Tension Members MCQ with answer and solution

Concept

Factors affecting the strength of a tension member

Step-by-step solution

1. The strength at connections depends on the length of the connection (shear lag), the type of fabrication (drilled or punched holes) and the eccentricity of the connection. 2. These are listed as the factors to be considered besides the net area; the gross area is not among them.

Explanation

Shear lag, hole fabrication and eccentricity decide how efficiently a tension member transfers load through its connection.

Why the other options are wrong

(a), (b) and (c) are the standard factors.

Shortcut

Tension member factors: connection length, fabrication, eccentricity, net area.