Practice Types of Bolted Connections - 23.1.2 | 23. STEEL CONNECTIONS | Structural Engineering - Vol 2
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23.1.2 - Types of Bolted Connections

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the two primary types of bolted connections?

💡 Hint: Think about how loads are transferred in connections.

Question 2

Easy

Which connection type relies on friction to transmit loads?

💡 Hint: Recall the type that requires tension in the bolts.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which of the following is a type of bolted connection?

  • Shear connection
  • Bearing-type connection
  • Welded connection

💡 Hint: Focus on connection types specifically involving bolts.

Question 2

True or False: Slip-critical connections can slip under service loads if not adequately designed.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember how slip-critical connections operate.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a slip-critical connection for a high-rise building's core structure, considering loading scenarios such as wind forces. Outline the bolt size, tension requirements, and safety factors.

💡 Hint: Focus on combining practical size determination with safe tension levels.

Question 2

Analyze a scenario where a bearing-type connection is failing under load against the predicted shear strength. Discuss potential methods to reinforce the connection.

💡 Hint: Consider both materials and structural strategies for reinforcing connections.

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