Question

Which of the following solution can be used to eliminate lug angles?

(a) by providing equal angle sections with wider leg as connected leg

(b) by providing unequal angle sections with wider leg as connected leg

(c) by providing equal angle sections with shorter leg as connected leg

(d) by providing unequal angle sections with shorter leg as connected leg

The question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

This is a very interesting question from Lug Angles, Splices & Gusset Plates in division Design of Tension Members of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) by providing unequal angle sections with wider leg as connected leg

To explain I would say: Lug angles can be eliminated by providing unequal angle sections with wider leg as connected leg and using two rows of staggered bolts.