Question 4039Deck General70% to pass
On stud-link anchor chain the addition of the stud increases the strength of the link by about _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 15%.
The addition of the stud in a stud-link anchor chain increases the strength of the link by approximately 15%. This is because the stud helps to prevent the chain links from bending and distorting under load, which can significantly weaken the overall strength of the chain. The stud acts as a reinforcement, distributing the load more evenly across the link and enhancing its resistance to deformation.
The other options are incorrect because 10% (A) is too low, 50% (C) is too high, and 20% (D) is also an inaccurate estimate of the strength increase provided by the stud.
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