Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
For a double-angle laced compression member, lacing bars are generally inclined to the member axis at:
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Choose the correct answer
A
80 to 90 degrees
B
10 to 20 degrees
C
20 to 30 degrees
D
40 to 70 degrees
Correct Answer
D. 40 to 70 degrees
Why is this the answer?
Steel design practice keeps lacing inclination between about 40 and 70 degrees to the member axis.
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