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Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

A splice in a steel tension member is designed to transmit:

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Choose the correct answer

A

At least 50% of the design strength of the member

B

At least 75% of the design strength

C

Full design strength of the member

D

Only the actual load at splice location

Correct Answer

C. Full design strength of the member

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As per good practice and IS 800, a tension splice should be designed to transmit the full design strength of the member at the splice location. This ensures the connection does not become the weak link in the load path.

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