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51. The use of tie plates in laced columns is
A. prohibited
B. not prohibited
C. permitted at start and end of lacing system only
D. permitted between two parts of the lacing
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52. The overlap of batten plates with the main members in welded connections should be more than
A. 3t
B. 4t
C. 6t
D. 8t
Explanation:
53. If the 20 mm rivets are used in lacing bars, then the minimum width of lacing bar should be
A. 40mm
B. 60mm
C. 80mm
D. 100mm
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54. The bracing between two columns of a steel tank will be designed to resist
A. horizontal shear due to wind or earthquake only
B. horizontal, shear due to wind or earthquake + 2.5% of column loads
C. column loads + 2.5% of horizontal shear due to wind or earthquake
D. column loads + full horizontal shear due to wind or earthquake
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55. Minimum pitch of the rivets shall not be less than
A. 1.5 d
B. 2.0 d
C. 2.5 d
D. 3.0 d
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