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3. TENSION MEMBERS

3.1 INTRODUCTION

Figure 3.1
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Figure 3.2

3.2 TENSILE STRENGTH

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Example 3.1

Figure 3.3

Solution:

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Example 3.2

Figure 3.4

Solution:
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Alternate Solution using ASD:

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