Practice - Simple Connection of Bracket Plates to Columns
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Practice Questions
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What are bracket plates used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what they do in a structure.
What is prying action?
💡 Hint: Consider how loads can twist or pull on the connection.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of a bracket plate?
💡 Hint: Think about how elements of a structure work together.
True or False: Stiffeners are only used on bracket plates with inadequate thickness.
💡 Hint: Consider the various reasons for using stiffeners.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a bracket plate that must carry a load of 8 kN from a beam. Explain how you would analyze the loads, select bolts, and determine the need for stiffeners.
💡 Hint: Break down the problem into manageable steps.
Given a column with the following dimensions (200 mm x 200 mm) and an applied moment of 15 Nm, calculate the maximum allowable bending stress and discuss if the current design is adequate.
💡 Hint: Remember the principles of mechanics of materials.
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