Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true?
1. Battens are not recommended for a column subjected to eccentric load in the plane
of connecting system.
2. To check the distortion of the column section at the column ends, tie plate (batten) is
provided at the end of the lacing system and this should be able to resist the force to
which the lacing flat is subjected.
3. Rolled section other than flats can not be used for lacing.