Question

Which of the following is correct?

(a) lacings and battens should not be provided on opposite sides of same member

(b) lacing system should not be uniform throughout length of column

(c) single and double laced systems should be provided on opposite sides of same member

(d) single laced system on opposite of main component shall be in opposite direction view from either side

I had been asked this question in an interview for internship.

My question is based upon Lacings in portion Design of Compression Members of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) lacings and battens should not be provided on opposite sides of same member

Explanation: Lacing system should be uniform throughout length of column. Single and double laced systems should not be provided on opposite sides of same member. Lacings and battens should not be provided on opposite sides of same member. Single laced system can be in same direction view from either side on opposite of main component so that one is shadow of other.