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A structure shows a margin of safety of zero at ultimate load. This means it is

  • A.Untested
  • B.Exactly adequate, with nothing in reserve
  • C.Inadequate and unsafe
  • D.Over-designed by a factor of two

Answer: B

A margin of safety of zero means the applied load exactly equals the allowable, so the member is adequate but has no reserve. Negative margins indicate failure, and designers usually aim for small positive values to avoid carrying unnecessary weight.

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