IndiaBIX

Civil Engineering - Steel Structure Design - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Steel Structure Design - Section 1 (Q.No. 14)
Steel Structure Design
14.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Vertical stiffeners may be placed in pairs one on each side of the web
Single vertical stiffeners may be placed alternately on opposite sides of the web
Horizontal stiffeners may be placed in pairs one on each side of the web
Horizontal stiffeners may be placed alternately on opposite sides of the web
All the above.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.
Discussion:
4 comments Page 1 of 1.
Fakhar Naveed said:   2 years ago
Vertical stiffener and Horizontal stiffener are provided in plate girder (Also Intermediate Vertical stiffener) is to prevent web buckling.
Rahul Rupen said:   5 years ago
@Raj.

Horizontal stiffener in a plate girder ensures compression buckling of web plate.
Chhaya said:   8 years ago
@ Raj.

For Height to thickness Ratio is more than 85 Stiffener joint in the web for extra rigidity.
Raj said:   1 decade ago
Can somebody explain me what is the use of Horizontal stiffeners?
Post your comments here:

Your comments will be displayed after verification.

Quick links
Quantitative Aptitude
Verbal (English)
Reasoning
Programming
Interview
Placement Papers