A W12×50 beam connection requires 6 high-strength bolts in double shear. Each bolt has a shear capacity of 21.6 kips per shear plane. What is the total shear capacity of the connection?
Correct Answer
A) 259.2 kips
In double shear, each bolt has 2 shear planes. Total capacity = 6 bolts × 2 planes × 21.6 kips = 259.2 kips.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
In double shear, each bolt has 2 shear planes. Total capacity = 6 bolts × 2 planes × 21.6 kips = 259.2 kips.
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