In the foundation bolts fixing a column to its footing, the type of stress induced is

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  1. pure compression
  2. bearing
  3. pure tension
  4. bending

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Option 3 : pure tension
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Columns are subjected to uplift force if any external horizontal force or bending moment acts upon it. To prevent the uplifting of the member, it is fixed at the base with help of bolted connection. Uplifting force is always tensile in nature, as the bolt is supposed to resist it. The tensile force is induced into it.

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