4.1. Design Steps

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define bolted connections.

   Hint

   Think about how they are secured together.

2. 2.

   What is a fillet weld?

   Hint

   Remember its shape!

3. 3.

   What type of connection uses high-strength bolts?

   • Riveted Connections
   • Bolted Connections
   • Welded Connections

   Hint

   Think about the type of fasteners used.

4. 4.

   True or False: A butt weld joins ends of plates only when they are parallel.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the positioning of parts in a butt weld.

5. 5.

   Design a welded connection to support a beam weighing 20 kN, specifying the weld type and dimensions needed to safely transfer the load.

   Hint

   Use structural standards to guide your dimensions.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a joint connecting two beams using eight 16 mm diameter bolts. What is the minimum edge distance needed?

   Hint

   Reference design codes for edge distances.