In compression members, the distance between the centres of any two adjacent fasteners shall not exceed (where t is the thickness of thinner plate)

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  1. 12 t or 200 mm
  2. 16 t or 200 mm
  3. 32 t or 300 mm
  4. 22 t or 300 mm

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Option 1 : 12 t or 200 mm
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Explanation:

As per IS 800:2007, Cl No: 10.2.3.2, the limits on Pitch in case of bolted connection are:

Minimum Pitch = 2.5 times the nominal diameter of the bolt.

Maximum pitch < minimum (16t, 200 mm) → For Tension Members

Maximum pitch < minimum (12t, 200 mm) → For Compression Members

Where,

t is the thickness of the thinner plate.

Note:

1. The above values can be increased by 50%, if bolts are staggered and gauge distance does not exceed 75 mm.

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