Question 4554Deck General70% to pass
What percentage of the breaking strength is the generally accepted safe operating load of an anchor cable?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) 35%.
The generally accepted safe operating load of an anchor cable is considered to be 35% of the cable's breaking strength. This is based on industry standards and best practices for anchor cable usage, which aim to provide a margin of safety and prevent the cable from failing under normal operating conditions.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not align with the standard 35% guideline. 25% would be too low of a safety factor, 50% would be overly conservative, and 10% would be dangerously low and not considered a safe operating load.
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