In a Column Splice Detail, a Butt Plate Is Required

question 24

Multiple Choice

In a column splice detail, a butt plate is required when

• A)the upper- story column is much larger in height than the lower- story column.
• B)the upper- story column is the same height as the lower- story column.
• C)the upper- story column has the same cross- sectional dimensions as the lower- story column.
• D)the upper- story column is much smaller in height than the lower- story column.
• E)none of the above.

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