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Option B - To the calculated area of cover plates of a built up beam 13% area allowance is given to account for the holes of rivets.
• In case of built up beams cover plates are used at top and bottom to brace the compression flange laterally.
B. To the calculated area of cover plates of a built up beam 13% area allowance is given to account for the holes of rivets.
• In case of built up beams cover plates are used at top and bottom to brace the compression flange laterally.