Study the given statements with respect to stiffeners used in plate girders and select the correct option.
Statement A : The main function of the longitudinal stiffeners is to increase the buckling resistance of the web.
Statement B : Load carrying stiffeners are provided at locations where the compressive forces that are applied through the flange by an external load or reactions exceed the buckling resistance of the web alone.
1
Both the statements are false
2
Both the statements are true
3
Statement A is true, but statement B is false
4
Statement A is false, but statement B is true