Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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Types of connections
A
- Bolt and Nut (black bolts, high strength friction grip bolts)
- Welding (fillet weld, butt weld)
2
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What is Pitch
A
Distance between adjacent bolts in a line parallel to the direction of stress in a member
2
Q
What is Edge distance
A
Perpendicular distance measured from the centre line of a hole to the edge of a plate
3
Q
Size of holes
A
Up to 22D, +2mm, 24D or more, +3mm
4
Q
Fillet weld
A
Usually used in welding of end plates, gussets, stiffeners
5
Q
Butt weld
A
- More costly than fillet weld
- Requires edge preparation, grinding and testing
