What is the typical allowable stress range for carbon steel when subjected to static loading?

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Published
26 Jan 2019
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28 May 2026

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The permissible stress values for carbon steel under static load conditions are categorized as follows: A) 2000-3000 kg/cm², B) 3000-4000 kg/cm², C) 4000-4500 kg/cm², D) 7500-10,000 kg/cm², and E) 10,000-15,000 kg/cm². Among these, the accepted range is 4000-4500 kg/cm².

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