Which of the following statement is true?
(a) lap joint eliminates eccentricity of applied load, butt joint results in eccentricity at connection
(b) lap joint and butt joint eliminates eccentricity at connection
(c) lap joint results in eccentricity of applied load, butt joint eliminates eccentricity at connection
(d) lap joint and butt joint results in eccentricity of applied load
I have been asked this question in a job interview.
My question is based upon Simple Connections topic in chapter Bolted Connections of Design of Steel Structures