Question

According to IS code, strength of spliced portion ________  of the effective strength of material spliced.

(a) should not be less than 50%

(b) should be less than 50%

(c) should not be less than 80%

(d) should be less than 80%

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This interesting question is from Beam and Column Splices in section Bolted Connections of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) should not be less than 50%

Best explanation: As per  IS code, strength of spliced portion should not be less than 50% of the effective strength of material spliced.