单项选择题

Design of a member for strength is based on selecting an (                       ) that will enable it to safely support its intended load. Since there are many unknown factors that can influence the actual stress in a member, then depending upon the intended use of the member, (                          ) is applied to obtain the (                          ) the member can support.

A.allowable stress, a factor of safety, allowable load
B.allowable force, a factor of safety, allowable load
C.allowable force, a factor, allowable load
D.allowable stress, a factor, allowable load