When designing a structural member, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Problem 1.5.6P: The data in Table 1.5.3 were obtained from a tensile test of a metal specimen with a rectangular...
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When designing a structural member, which of the following statements is FALSE?
 
A. The allowable stress is used in calculating the maximum load to be applied.
B. The ultimate stress depends on the Factor of Safety used.
C. The ultimate stress is determined based on the material used.
D. The allowable stress depends on how conservative the design is.

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for increasing the Factor of Safety?
 
A. Higher uncertainty in loading conditions
B. Higher design life
C. Lower confidence in assumed/stated material properties
D. Lower member importance

Which of the following occurs when the value of Poisson’s ratio is doubled and the modulus of elasticity is kept constant?

a. The lateral deformations experienced by the material is halved
b. The volume of the material will remain constant when subjected to external forces
c. The elastic region of the shear stress-strain diagram would be less steep
d. The material can withstand higher amounts of stress before permanent deformations occur
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