5.1. Connections

Try these first

1. 1.

   What type of connection is easier to maintain: bolted or welded?

   Hint

   Think about assembly and future adjustments.

2. 2.

   What is the role of a gusset plate?

   Hint

   Consider how joints are formed in structural elements.

3. 3.

   What type of connection is preferred for ease of maintenance?

   • Bolted Connection
   • Welded Connection
   • None

   Hint

   Reflect on the ease of assembly.

4. 4.

   True or False: Gusset plates are not essential for connecting members in roofing systems.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the importance of connections in structures.

5. 5.

   Design a roofing truss using both bolted and welded connections, detailing how each type would handle the loads.

   Hint

   Consider the tension and compression forces acting on each connection.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the potential failure modes of a truss designed only with bolted connections under high wind conditions.

   Hint

   Think of the stress concentration around joints.