Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
In steel tension members, net area is less than gross area mainly because of:
Steel StructuresRCC, Steel and Timber StructuresHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
modulus of elasticity
B
paint thickness
C
member length
D
bolt holes
Correct Answer
D. bolt holes
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Holes reduce the effective area available to resist tension.
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