Civil Engineering - Steel Structure Design - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Steel Structure Design - Section 4 (Q.No. 3)
3.
Outstanding length of a compression member consisting of a channel, is measured as
half of the nominal width
nominal width of the section
from the edge to the first row of rivets
none of these.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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ABHISHEK KUMAR SINGH said:   4 years ago
B is correct for I, T, L and channel sections.

C is correct for plated I beam.

ABHISHEK KUMAR SINGH said:   4 years ago
B is correct for the channel, T, L, I angle tee.

C is correct for "plated I beam".

Harsh Shukla said:   5 years ago
For compression members, it is the nominal width of the section.

For tension members, it is measured from edge to the first rivet line.
The formula in tension case: b+g-t.

Sanjay singh said:   5 years ago
B is the right answer for compression member and C is right for tension member.

Anu said:   6 years ago
In the case of I section, it is option C but for channels, angles and tee section it is option B.

Eleanor said:   6 years ago
Please explain why C is correct?

Satyajit bhunia said:   7 years ago
Bold or weld is not mentioned.

Then which is the correct option?

please help.

ARMAN malik said:   7 years ago
C is the right option.

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