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What type of failure is most common in bolted shear connections?
24. What type of failure is most common in bolted shear connections?
- Shear failure of bolts
- Bearing failure of bolts
- Compression failure of bolts
- Tensile failure of bolts
Answer
The correct answer is: B) Bearing failure of bolts
Explanation
The most frequent kind of failure in bolted shear connections is the bearing failure of the bolts as a result of bearing stress between the bolt and the linked plates.