Consider the following statements with reference to the design of welded tension members:1) The entire cross-sectional area of the connected leg is assumed to contribute to the effective area in the case of angles2) Two angles, back-to-back and tack-welded as per the codal requirements, may be assumed to behave as a tee-section3) A check on slenderness ratio may be necessary in some cases.Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 1 and 3 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3