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Prying forces are(a) friction forces(b) shear forced(c) tensile forces(d) bending forcesThe question was posed to me in quiz.The above asked question is from Bolted Connections in portion Bolted Connections of Design of Steel Structures

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Correct answer is (c) tensile forces

Easiest explanation: In connections subjected to tensile STRESSES, the flexibility of connected parts can lead to deformations that INCREASES tension applied to BOLTS. This additional tension is CALLED prying FORCE.



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