Design of Steel Structure
Battening is preferable when the i) column carries axial load only ii) space between the two main components is not very large iii) column is eccentrically loaded The correct answer is

only (i)
only (iii)
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iii)

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Design of Steel Structure
In a gusseted base, when the end of the column is machined for complete bearing on the base plate, then the axial load is assumed to be transferred to base plate

50% by direct bearing and 50% through fastenings
Fully by direct bearing
Fully through fastenings
75% by direct bearing and 25% through fastenings

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