A single angle in tension is connected by one leg only. If the areas of connecting and outstanding legs are respectively a and b, net effective area of the angle, is
a - [b/{1 + 0.35 (b/a)}]
a + [b/{1 + 0.35 (b/a)}]
a - [b/{1 + 0.2 (b/a)}]
a + [b/{1 + 0.2 (b/a)}]
Correct Answer :
B. a + [b/{1 + 0.35 (b/a)}]
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