Question

Identify the Incorrect statement with respect to shear strength of bolts.

• A. Shear capacity reduction factor for packing plates is applied when packing plates more than 6 mm in thickness.
• B. The shearing strength of a bolt can be maximum in double shear.
• C. Shear capacity reduction factor for long joints is applied when length of joint exceeds 15 times the nominal diameter of bolt.
• D. Shear capacity reduction factor for large grip lengths is applied if the total thickness of connected plates exceeds three times the nominal diameter of bolt.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)