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What is the difference between strand and wire rope?(a) Strand consists of individual wires wound helically around a central core, wire rope is made of several strand laid helically around a core(b) Wire rope consists of individual wires wound helically around a central core, strand is made of several wire ropes laid helically around a core(c) Strand consists of individual wires wound straight around a central core, wire rope is made of several strand laid helically around a core(d) Wire rope consists of individual wires wound straight around a central core, strand is made of several wire ropes laid helically around a coreI got this question in quiz.My enquiry is from Tension Members and their Types topic in division Design of Tension Members of Design of Steel Structures

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The correct choice is (a) Strand CONSISTS of individual wires wound helically around a CENTRAL core, wire rope is made of several strand laid helically around a core

The explanation is: Strand consists of individual wires wound helically around a central core, wire rope is made of several strand laid helically around a core. Wire ropes are exclusively USED for hoisting purposes and as guy wires in steel STACKS and TOWERS.



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