Expansion joints are required in long structures like open gantries to manage thermal expansion and contraction. The standard maximum span between expansion joints for open gantries is generally around 150 meters.
What is the maximum length of open gantries beyond which expansion joint shall be provided ?
Asked in Local Self Government Dept. Exam 2022 · Topic: Mechanics (Elasticity (Stress, Strain, Hooke's Law, Elastic Moduli))
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