Question

Which of the following statement is correct?

(a) single angle section with bolted connection produce eccentricity about both planes

(b) single angle section with bolted connection produce eccentricity about one plane only

(c) single angle section with welded connection produce eccentricity about both planes

(d) single angle section with welded connection does not produce eccentricity about one plane

This question was addressed to me in an online interview.

The doubt is from Tension Members and their Types in section Design of Tension Members of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) single angle section with bolted connection produce eccentricity about both planes

Easy explanation: Single angle section with bolted connection produce eccentricity about both planes, whereas single angle section with welded connection may produce eccentricity about one plane only.