S.No.

Member

Maximum Slenderness Ratio

1

A tension member in which a reversal of direct stress due to loads other than wind or seismic forces occurs.

180

2

A member normally acting as a tie in a roof truss or a bracing system but subjected to possible reversal of stresses resulting from the action of the wind or earthquake forces.

350

3

Members always under tension (other than pre-tensioned members).

400