Question

Choose the correct option from the following regarding basic forms of beam splices.

(a) Flush end plates are used when bending moments to be resisted are high

(b) Extended end plates are used when bending moments to be resisted are not high

(c) Flush end plates are used when bending moments to be resisted are modest

(d) Extended end plates are used when torsional moments to be resisted are not high

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) Flush end plates are used when bending moments to be resisted are modest

Explanation: Flush end plates are used when bending moments to be resisted are modest. Singly or doubly extended plates are used when resisting high moments of one sign or full reversal respectively.