In general the depth of Plate girder is kept as ________ of span.

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  1. 1/5 to 1/8
  2. 1/8 to 1/10
  3. 1/10 to 1/12
  4. 1/12 to 1/16

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Option 3 : 1/10 to 1/12
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(i) The depth between the outer surfaces of the flanges is termed as overall depth or depth of the plate girder.

(ii) In general, depth of the plate girder is kept 1/10th to 1/12th of the span. The distance between C.G of compression flange or C.G. of tension flange is known as effective depth of plate girder.

(iii) The distance between vertical legs of flange angles at the top and at the bottom is known as clear depth of plate girder.

(iv) When the depth of plate girder is less than 750mm, then such girders are known as ‘Shallow Plate Girders’.

(v) When the depth of plate girder is more than 750mm, then such girders are known as ‘Deep Plate Girders’.

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