23.1.2 - Types of Bolted Connections
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Practice Questions
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What are the two primary types of bolted connections?
💡 Hint: Think about how loads are transferred in connections.
Which connection type relies on friction to transmit loads?
💡 Hint: Recall the type that requires tension in the bolts.
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Which of the following is a type of bolted connection?
💡 Hint: Focus on connection types specifically involving bolts.
True or False: Slip-critical connections can slip under service loads if not adequately designed.
💡 Hint: Remember how slip-critical connections operate.
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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.
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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