A steel rod of 16 mm diameter has been used as a tie in a bracing system but may be subject to a possible reversal of stress due to the wind. What is the maximum permitted length of the member?

A steel rod of 16 mm diameter has been used as a tie in a bracing syst

1.	A steel rod of 16 mm diameter has been used as a tie in a bracing system but may be subject to a possible reversal of stress due to the wind. What is the maximum permitted length of the member?
A.	1600 mm
B.	1400 mm
C.	1200 mm
D.	1000 mm
Answer» C. 1200 mm

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