23.1 - Bolted Connections
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary advantage of bolted connections over rivets?
💡 Hint: Think about installation time and effort.
Name one type of high-strength bolt.
💡 Hint: Consider the designations mentioned in this section.
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What are the two types of bolted connections?
💡 Hint: Focus on the ways load is handled.
True or False: A490 bolts have a higher tensile strength than A325 bolts.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of these bolts.
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A building design specifies that it requires bolted connections to resist lateral forces due to wind. Outline the procedure for selecting appropriate bolts and connections, including factors to consider.
💡 Hint: Refer to design codes and load calculations.
Calculate the required tensile strength area needed for a bolt to safely carry a tensile load of 10 kips with an allowable tensile stress of 50 ksi.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between load, area, and stress.
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