Horizontal stiffeners in plate girders are used to -

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Horizontal stiffeners in plate girders are used to -

(a) Increase the bending strength of the web

(b) Increase the shear capacity of the web

(c) Prevent local buckling of the flange

(d) Prevent local buckling of the web.

The correct Answer Is
(d) Prevent local buckling of the web
 
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