Question

In tension members, the distance between the centers of two adjacent fasteners (pitch) in a line lying in the direction of stress shall not exceed:

• A. 20t or 100 mm whichever is less
• B. 25t or 200 mm whichever is less
• C. 16t or 200 mm whichever is less
• D. 20t or 200 mm whichever is less

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Maximum pitch of rivet joint in case of tension member 16t or 200mm whichever is less Compression member 12t or 200 mm whichever is less