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Provision of intermediate lateral supports ______ lateral stability of beam(a) increases(b) decreases(c) does not change(d) cannot sayThe question was posed to me in my homework.This is a very interesting question from Factors affecting Lateral Stability topic in division Design of Beams of Design of Steel Structures

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Correct answer is (a) INCREASES

Explanation: Provision of INTERMEDIATE LATERAL SUPPORTS increases the lateral stability of beam. For bracings to be effective, the braces should be prevented from moving in AXIAL direction.



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