Question

Which section to be considered in the design for the net area of flat?

(a) 1-5-6-3

(b) 2-7-4

(c) 1-5-7-4

(d) 1-5-7-6-3

This question was posed to me during an online exam.

My question is taken from Design of Tension Members topic in chapter Design of Tension Members of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

The correct choice is (d) 1-5-7-6-3

Easiest explanation: The section giving minimum area of plate is considered for design. So, section 1-5-7-6-3 is used for net area of flat.