GATE CE 2015 Set 2 — Question 20

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyBolted ConnectionsConnections & Plastic AnalysisStructural Engineering

Structural Engineering → Connections & Plastic Analysis → Bolted Connections

Last updated 5 September 2026

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Prying forces are:

Correct answer (B) tensile forces due to the flexibility of connected parts Solution Prying forces are additional tensile forces that occur in bolts of a tension joint when the connected parts (such as flange plates) are flexible. When the joint is subjected to tension, the deformation of these flexible parts creates a lever action that 'pries' the bolts, increasing the total tensile load beyond the applied external force. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) tensile forces due to the flexibility of connected parts Solution Prying forces are additional tensile forces that occur in bolts of a tension joint when the connected parts (such as flange plates) are flexible. When the joint is subjected to tension, the deformation of these flexible parts creates a lever action that 'pries' the bolts, increasing the total tensile load beyond the applied external force.

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