1. Tension members are structural members subjected to axial pulling forces that cause elongation. Examples include wire ropes, stayed bridge decks, and bottom chords of trusses. 2. The design strength of a tension member must be greater than the factored tensile force and is limited by either yielding of the gross section, rupture of the critical section, or block shear failure. 3. Design of tension members considers the type of cross section, connections, and calculations of design strength based on yield strength, ultimate strength, and factors of safety. Safety is checked against tension, shear, and block shear failure modes.