Computer · Design of Steel Structures
In built-up steel tension members, reducer plates or packing plates are primarily provided to:
- 1Increase the self-weight of the member
- 2Prevent local buckling of elements
- 3Reduce effective length of the member
- 4Avoid sudden changes in cross-section, thereby reducing stress concentration✓
Correct answer
Avoid sudden changes in cross-section, thereby reducing stress concentration
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