Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
As per IS 800:2007, the minimum pitch (centre-to-centre distance) between bolts in the direction of load is:
Steel StructuresBolt SpacingMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
2.0 x bolt diameter
B
2.5 x bolt diameter
C
3.0 x bolt diameter
D
1.5 x bolt diameter
Correct Answer
C. 3.0 x bolt diameter
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IS 800:2007 Cl. 10.2.2: Minimum pitch = 2.5 x diameter of bolt (previously IS 800:1984 used 3d). Minimum edge distance = 1.5 x hole diameter to 1.7 x hole diameter depending on edge type.
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