Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
High strength friction grip bolts transfer load primarily by
Steel StructuresGeneralMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
adhesion of paint
B
bearing of bolt shank only after slip
C
friction between connected plates
D
weld fusion
Correct Answer
C. friction between connected plates
Why is this the answer?
HSFG bolts are pre-tensioned and resist slip by friction.
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