Multiple choice

The permissible stress in axial tension sst in steel member on the net effective area of the section shall not exceed the following value (fy is the yield stress)

  1. 0.80fy

  2. 0.75fy

  3. 0.60fy

  4. 0.50fy
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C Correct answer
Explanation

 $\text{As per IS : 800-1984,}\\ \sigma_{st}=0.60 f_y,where f_y=\text{yield stress of steel}$

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