Practice - Summary Table: Connection Types
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Practice Questions
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What are two types of joints covered in this section?
💡 Hint: Think of methods used to connect steel pieces.
What is a fillet weld?
💡 Hint: Consider the shape it forms.
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What type of connection uses heat to join steel parts?
💡 Hint: Think about how the materials are joined.
True or False: Bolted connections allow for easier disassembly compared to welded connections.
💡 Hint: Consider which connection type is intended for temporary setups.
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Design a bolted connection for a beam-to-column joint that transfers a shear load of 200 kN. Outline the required bolt type and layout.
💡 Hint: Consider factors like load distribution and safety codes.
Calculate the effective throat thickness for a fillet weld required to carry a load of 50 kN. If the weld size is 10 mm, what should you ensure?
💡 Hint: Use the relation: Throat Thickness = 0.7 × Weld Size.
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