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Q: When two members connected are placed end to end and additional cover plates are provided on both the sides of main plates, the joint is generally known as
  • A. Seated Lap Joint
  • B. Double Cover Butt Joint
  • C. Seated Single Cover Butt Joint
  • D. Double Cover Lap Joint
Correct Answer: Option B - Butt joint : When two members to be connected are placed end to end additional plate provided on either one or both sides, called cover plates. • If cover plate is provided on one side called single cover butt joint and if it provided both side called double cover butt joint.
B. Butt joint : When two members to be connected are placed end to end additional plate provided on either one or both sides, called cover plates. • If cover plate is provided on one side called single cover butt joint and if it provided both side called double cover butt joint.

Explanations:

Butt joint : When two members to be connected are placed end to end additional plate provided on either one or both sides, called cover plates. • If cover plate is provided on one side called single cover butt joint and if it provided both side called double cover butt joint.