Civil Engineering - Steel Structure Design - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Steel Structure Design - Section 4 (Q.No. 44)
44.
In a built up section carrying a tensile force, the flanges of two channels are turned outward
to simplify the transverse connections
to minimise lacing
to have greater lateral rigidity
all the above
none of the above.
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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AE ARUNKUMAR said:   5 years ago
For Compression, The two channels will be connected as open web column by Lacing.

For Tension, The channels connected back to back itself, So its tensile strength more in lateral direction.

Ganesh said:   5 years ago
How? Can anyone explain?

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