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The shear lag effect _____ with increase in connection length(a) increases(b) reduces(c) does not change(d) doublesI had been asked this question in exam.My question is taken from Angles Under Tension and Factors affecting Strength in portion Design of Tension Members of Design of Steel Structures

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Correct choice is (b) reduces

The EXPLANATION is: The shear lag effect INCREASES with increase in connection LENGTH. The shear lag reduces the EFFECTIVENESS of component plates of tension member that are not connected directly to GUSSET plate.



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