Question

The rules which are used to design the trusses are having various rules. Of them one is that the smooth pins are not used to join the members.

(a) Statement is correct

(b) Statement is incorrect

(c) Statement is incorrect because there are no rules

(d) Statement is incorrect as the rolling pins are used

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Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) Statement is correct

Easiest explanation: The set of rules used to design the trusses are having various rules. Of them one is that the smooth pins are used to join the members. The joint are generally formed by welding the materials at the ends of the trusses. Which gives strength to the design.