When the connected members are very yielding (soft gasket) as compared to the bolt, then the resultant load on the bolt will be equal to the

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initial tension or external load, whichever is greater

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initial tension

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external load applied

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sum of the initial tension and external load applied

1.	When the connected members are very yielding (soft gasket) as compared to the bolt, then the resultant load on the bolt will be equal to the
A.	initial tension
B.	external load applied
C.	sum of the initial tension and external load applied
D.	initial tension or external load, whichever is greater
Answer» D. initial tension or external load, whichever is greater

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