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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does LRFD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a safety design principle.
Question 2
Easy
What is a tension member?
💡 Hint: Think about cables or rods.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the purpose of LRFD?
- To minimize costs
- To ensure safety in design
- To enhance aesthetics
💡 Hint: Think about why we use safety factors.
Question 2
True or False: Yielding in the gross section allows for dangerous elongation of the member.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall the effects of yielding.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given a tension member with a gross area of 12 in² and a yield stress of 40 ksi, determine the design strength based on yielding.
💡 Hint: Make sure to apply the factors correctly.
Question 2
In a connection with an effective net area of 8 in² and a tensile strength of 75 ksi, if the connection lacks sufficient distance behind the pin, what could happen?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of tension on material structure.
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