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Q: Tacking bolts should have a pitch in line not exceeding ....?
  • A. 32t or 300 mm whichever is least for plates
  • B. 600 mm for compression members
  • C. 1000 mm for tension member
  • D. All of the above
Correct Answer: Option D - As per IS 800 : 2007 Tacking fasteners (walls) shall have spacing in a line– (i) Not exceeding 32t or 300 mm of plates. (ii) For tension member, not exceeding 1000 mm. (iii) For compression member, not exceeding 600 mm. (iv) Where plate are exposed to weather, not exceeding 16t or 200 mm whichever is less.
D. As per IS 800 : 2007 Tacking fasteners (walls) shall have spacing in a line– (i) Not exceeding 32t or 300 mm of plates. (ii) For tension member, not exceeding 1000 mm. (iii) For compression member, not exceeding 600 mm. (iv) Where plate are exposed to weather, not exceeding 16t or 200 mm whichever is less.

Explanations:

As per IS 800 : 2007 Tacking fasteners (walls) shall have spacing in a line– (i) Not exceeding 32t or 300 mm of plates. (ii) For tension member, not exceeding 1000 mm. (iii) For compression member, not exceeding 600 mm. (iv) Where plate are exposed to weather, not exceeding 16t or 200 mm whichever is less.