Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In steel tension members, shear lag reduces effective area when
Steel StructuresGeneralMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
only part of the section is connected
B
no holes exist
C
all elements are uniformly connected
D
member is in pure compression
Correct Answer
A. only part of the section is connected
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Unconnected elements are not fully effective immediately near the connection.
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