Practice - LRFD Design of Tension Members
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Practice Questions
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What does LRFD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a safety design principle.
What is a tension member?
💡 Hint: Think about cables or rods.
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What is the purpose of LRFD?
💡 Hint: Think about why we use safety factors.
True or False: Yielding in the gross section allows for dangerous elongation of the member.
💡 Hint: Recall the effects of yielding.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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