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Which of the following statement is true?(a) Number of battens in a column should be such that member is divided into not less than three bays(b) Number of battens in a column should be such that member is divided into less than three bays(c) Number of battens in a column should be such that member is divided into less than two bays(d) No restriction on number of battensThis question was addressed to me in exam.My question comes from Battens topic in portion Design of Compression Members of Design of Steel Structures

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The correct CHOICE is (a) Number of BATTENS in a column should be such that member is divided into not less than three bays

Easy explanation: Battens are PLATES or any other rolled section used to CONNECT the main components of compression members. Battens should be placed opposite to each other on the two parallel FACES of compression members.Number of battens in a column should be such that member is divided into not less than three bays.



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