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D1.L.1.1.1 Slenderness 

As per clause XVII-2223 of NF-3000 1974, the slenderness ratio KL/r of compression members shall not exceed 200, and the slenderness ratio L/r of tension members, preferably should not exceed 240 for main members and 300 for lateral bracing members and other secondary members. The default limit for TRUSS members in Tension is set at 300.