Connections transfer forces between steel members using bolts, welds, or plates. Design checks include bolt shear, bearing, tension, weld strength, and plate yielding or rupture.
Governing FormulaR_n = F_nv * A_b (bolt shear)
Knowledge Check
10 Questions
1.What is the primary purpose of connections?
2.Which practice improves reliability when analyzing connections?
3.What is a common engineering concern in connections?
4.Why are design codes used in connections?
5.What should be compared when validating a connections result?
6.What can happen when member sizes are poorly selected in connections?
7.Which engineering habit is important when documenting connections?
8.What does a higher slenderness ratio usually indicate in connections?
9.Why should physical engineering judgment still be applied to connections results?
10.Which factor can most directly affect the capacity of connections?