Why must the loading not significantly change the original geometry orconfiguration of the member?

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Why must the loading not significantly change the original geometry or
configuration of the member?

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The design of the structure is done by the proper design methods, in that all tensile and compressive stresses can be calculated so that it could be safe. There will be a critical loading at which the structure can fail.

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