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Q: What is the minimum width of lacing bars for bolted or riveted connection recommended by IS : 800-2007 ?
  • A. Two times the nominal diameter of the end bolt or rivet
  • B. Three times the nominal diameter of the end bolt or rivet
  • C. Equal to the nominal diameter of the end bolt or rivet
  • D. Four times the nominal diameter of the end bolt or rivet
Correct Answer: Option B - As per IS 800 : 2007 Cl. 7.6.2, in bolted/riveted construction, the minimum width of lacing bars shall be three times the maximum diameter of the end bolt/rivet. • The lacing system shall be uniform throughout the length of the column.
B. As per IS 800 : 2007 Cl. 7.6.2, in bolted/riveted construction, the minimum width of lacing bars shall be three times the maximum diameter of the end bolt/rivet. • The lacing system shall be uniform throughout the length of the column.

Explanations:

As per IS 800 : 2007 Cl. 7.6.2, in bolted/riveted construction, the minimum width of lacing bars shall be three times the maximum diameter of the end bolt/rivet. • The lacing system shall be uniform throughout the length of the column.