Flange cover plates are used in plate girder when
(a) flange cover plates are not used
(b) for aesthetic appearance
(c) when moment resisting capacity has to be increased
(d) when moment resisting capacity has to be decreased
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My question comes from Proportioning of Web & Flanges topic in portion Gantry Girders, Design of Plate Girders & Industrial Buildings of Design of Steel Structures