To account for shear deformation, the effective slenderness ratio of battened columns shall be taken as

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  1. 1.1 times the maximum actual slenderness ratio of the column
  2. 2.5 times the maximum actual slenderness ratio of the column
  3. 1.25 times the maximum actual slenderness ratio of the column
  4. 0.9 times the maximum actual slenderness ratio of the column

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Option 1 : 1.1 times the maximum actual slenderness ratio of the column
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As per IS 800 : 2007

Clause 7.7.1.4; The effective slenderness ratio (KL/r)e, of battened columns, shall be taken as 1.1 times the (KL/r), the maximum actual slenderness ratio of the column, to account for shear deformation effects.

Clause 7.6.1.5; The effective slenderness ratio, (KL/r)e, of laced columns shall be taken as 1.05 times the (KL/r), the actual maximum slenderness ratio, in order to account for shear deformation effects.

Hence option (1) is the correct answer.

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