A steel beam connection requires 8 high-strength bolts, each with a shear capacity of 21.6 kips. If the safety factor is 2.0, what is the maximum working load this connection can carry?
Correct Answer
B) 86.4 kips
Total capacity = 8 bolts × 21.6 kips = 172.8 kips. Working load = Total capacity ÷ Safety factor = 172.8 ÷ 2.0 = 86.4 kips.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Total capacity = 8 bolts × 21.6 kips = 172.8 kips. Working load = Total capacity ÷ Safety factor = 172.8 ÷ 2.0 = 86.4 kips.
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