Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
For field interpretation of Tension Member, the issue is net-section rupture near bolt holes. What should be selected? Avoid the common trap that bolt holes increase tensile capacity.
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Choose the correct answer
A
bolt holes increase tensile capacity
B
holes reduce the net area available for tension
C
gross area is always used for rupture
D
net area is unrelated to connection layout
Correct Answer
B. holes reduce the net area available for tension
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Net-section rupture accounts for area removed by holes. Correct option: B.
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