[Solved] Stiffeners are used in a plate girder

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Design of Steel Structures
Stiffeners are used in a plate girder

Q.	Stiffeners are used in a plate girder
A.	to reduce the compressive stress
B.	to reduce the shear stress
C.	to take the bearing stress
D.	to avoid bulking of web plate
Answer» D. to avoid bulking of web plate

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