According to IS Specifications, the maximum pitch of rivets in compression is (where t is thickness of thinnest outside plate or angle)
A. Lesser of 200 mm and 12t
B. Lesser of 200 mm and 16t
C. Lesser of 300 mm and 32t
D. Lesser of 300 mm and 24t
Answer: Option A
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