engineering recuitment MP Vyapam Sub Engineer Mock Test 2024 Design of Steel Structures Tension Member
A single – angle tension member welded to the gusset plate is preferred over a bolted one because:
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Welded tension members are easy to fabricate
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Bolts are weak in tension
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The eccentricity of connection can be eliminated by adjusting the weld length
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Welding is cheaper and economical