Question

Rivets and unfinished bolts create unpredictable normal forces. Due to this phenomenon:

a. The friction resistance of the connection is neglected.

b. The design should include twice as many bolts so that there is a chance some of them will produce friction force.

c. The friction resistance of the connection can be calculated using a higher safety factor.

d. The shear force can be higher since the bolts are not stressed by axial loads.

Answer 1