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Q: In structural steel construction, the distance between centre of fasteners shall NOT be less than X times the nominal diameter of the fastener, where X is:
  • A. 2.5
  • B. 2.0
  • C. 3.0
  • D. 1.5
Correct Answer: Option A - Distance between centre to centre of fasteners shall not be more then 2.5 times nominal diameter of fasteners. • Pitch is centre to centre spacing of bolts in a row, measured along direction of load.
A. Distance between centre to centre of fasteners shall not be more then 2.5 times nominal diameter of fasteners. • Pitch is centre to centre spacing of bolts in a row, measured along direction of load.

Explanations:

Distance between centre to centre of fasteners shall not be more then 2.5 times nominal diameter of fasteners. • Pitch is centre to centre spacing of bolts in a row, measured along direction of load.