Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
The factors of safety for concrete and steel in the working stress method are taken as
Strength of MaterialsStrength of MaterialsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
3, 1.78
B
2, 1.85
C
2.5, 1.2
D
1.5, 1.15
Correct Answer
A. 3, 1.78
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WSM uses a factor of safety of 3 for concrete and 1.78 for steel.
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