Practice Bolted Connections - 23.1 | 23. STEEL CONNECTIONS | Structural Engineering - Vol 2
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23.1 - Bolted Connections

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the primary advantage of bolted connections over rivets?

💡 Hint: Think about installation time and effort.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of high-strength bolt.

💡 Hint: Consider the designations mentioned in this section.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What are the two types of bolted connections?

  • Rivet and weld
  • Bearing and slip-critical
  • Shear and tension

💡 Hint: Focus on the ways load is handled.

Question 2

True or False: A490 bolts have a higher tensile strength than A325 bolts.

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of these bolts.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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