Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A design assistant has to decide on plate material around a bolt. Which statement is sound? Avoid the common trap that bearing is unaffected by edge distance.
Steel StructuresBolt BearingHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
bearing failure is global column buckling
B
bearing is unaffected by edge distance
C
bearing is checked only in welds
D
bearing failure is local crushing/tear near the bolt hole
Correct Answer
D. bearing failure is local crushing/tear near the bolt hole
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Bolt bearing capacity depends on plate thickness, bolt diameter and edge details. Correct option: D.
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