If Q is load factor, S is shape factor and F is factor of safety in elastic design, the following: (A) Q = S + F (B) Q = S - F (C) Q = F - S (D) Q = S × F

If Q is load factor, S is shape factor and F is factor of safety in elastic design, the following: 

(A) Q = S + F

(B) Q = S - F

(C) Q = F - S

(D) Q = S × F

by

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Answer :

(D) Q = S × F

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