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Q: When the length of a tension member is too long
  • A. a wire rope is used
  • B. a rod is used
  • C. a bar is used
  • D. a single angle is used
Correct Answer: Option C - A bar is used if the length of a tension member is too long. • A rod is may be suitable for carrying an amount of tensile load except that the length of member (bar) should be short. • Wire ropes are used for moderate span of truss, bridges etc.
C. A bar is used if the length of a tension member is too long. • A rod is may be suitable for carrying an amount of tensile load except that the length of member (bar) should be short. • Wire ropes are used for moderate span of truss, bridges etc.

Explanations:

A bar is used if the length of a tension member is too long. • A rod is may be suitable for carrying an amount of tensile load except that the length of member (bar) should be short. • Wire ropes are used for moderate span of truss, bridges etc.