Steel Structure Design - Engineering

Q1:

According to I.S. : 800 - 1871, lacing bars resist transverse shear equal to

A 1.0% of the axial load

B 2.0% of the axial load

C 2.5% of the axial load

D 3.0% of the axial load

E 4.0% of the axial load.

ANS:C - 2.5% of the axial load

It is per IS 800:2007' Clause 7.6.6.1.