Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
During an JE solution review on HSFG Bolt, what is the safest statement about slip-resistant connection? Avoid the common trap that load transfer is only through bolt bending.
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Choose the correct answer
A
load transfer is only through bolt bending
B
surface condition is irrelevant
C
load transfer is primarily through friction at the faying surface before slip
D
pretension is unnecessary
Correct Answer
C. load transfer is primarily through friction at the faying surface before slip
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