Steel Structure Design - Engineering

Q1:

If d is the distance between the flange angles of a plate girder, vertical stiffeners are provided at a distance not greater than

A d but not less than 0.20 d

B 1.25 d but not less than 0.33 d

C 1.5 d but not less than 0.33 d

D 2.0 d but not less than 0.50 d

E 2.5 d but not less than 0.50 d

ANS:C - 1.5 d but not less than 0.33 d

1.5d is the correct answer.