Computer · Design of Steel Structures
A tension member carrying an axial tensile load of 150 kN is designed using the working stress method as per IS : 800 - 1984 with steel grade E350 (fy = 350 MPa). If the available steel grade is E250 (fy = 250 MPa), what is the percentage change required in the net effective area of the member?
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Increase of 40%
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