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Q: In bolted connections, centre to centre spacing of the bolts in a row, measured along the direction of load is termed as
  • A. Gauge distance
  • B. Pitch
  • C. Edge distance
  • D. Staggered distance
Correct Answer: Option B - Pitch– It is the distance between the centre of two consecutive rivets measured along a row of rivets. • A row generally refers to a line of rivets placed parallel to the stress in a member.
B. Pitch– It is the distance between the centre of two consecutive rivets measured along a row of rivets. • A row generally refers to a line of rivets placed parallel to the stress in a member.

Explanations:

Pitch– It is the distance between the centre of two consecutive rivets measured along a row of rivets. • A row generally refers to a line of rivets placed parallel to the stress in a member.