Question

Which of the following is correct?

(a) length of weld connecting each end of batten should be less than one fourth the depth of plate

(b) length of weld and depth of batten shall be measured perpendicular to longitudinal axis of member

(c) weld shall be returned only along other two edges for length less than minimum lap

(d) length of weld connecting each end of batten should be such that at least one third of its length should be placed on each end

The question was asked in homework.

Origin of the question is Battens in chapter Design of Compression Members of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) length of weld connecting each end of batten should be such that at least one third of its length should be placed on each end

To explain: Length of weld connecting each end of batten shall be more than half the depth of plate. Length of weld connecting each end of batten should be such that at least one third of its length should be placed on each end. Weld shall be returned only along other two edges for length less than minimum lap. Length of weld and depth of batten shall be measured along  longitudinal axis of main member.