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Which of the following statements is true about IS 800 provision about compression member?

1. In case of bolted, riveted or welded trusses, the effective length 'KL' of the compression members will be taken (0.9-1.0) times the distance between the centre of connection.

2. In the case of member of trusses for buckling in the plane perpendicular to the plane of truss, the effective length may be taken as the distance between the centre of intersection.

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1 only

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Both 1 and 2

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C

Neither 1 nor 2

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2 only

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The correct option is D 2 only
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