23.1.2. Types of Bolted Connections

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the two primary types of bolted connections?

   Hint

   Think about how loads are transferred in connections.

2. 2.

   Which connection type relies on friction to transmit loads?

   Hint

   Recall the type that requires tension in the bolts.

3. 3.

   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.

4. 4.

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

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember how slip-critical connections operate.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.