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1 Introduction
STEEL STRUCTURES Tension members are structural elements that are
subjected to axial tensile forces.
Including truss members, bracing for buildings and
bridges, cables in suspended roof systems, cables in
C2. Tension Members suspension and cable-stayed bridges.
Instructor:
Ngo-Huu Cuong Dr.Eng., Associate Professor
Dept. of Structural Engineering – Faculty of Civil Engineering
University of Technology – VNU-HCM
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2.3 Eccentrically and locally connected 2.3 Eccentrically and locally connected
tension members tension members
2 = 0.4 when p1 2.5d0; 2 = 0.7 when p1 5d0
3 = 0.5 when p1 2.5d0; 3 = 0.7 when p1 5d0
linear interpolation for intermediate spacings
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