Bolted joints are normally designed to transmit which type o

Bolted joints are normally designed to transmit which type of force?

Select one:

Incorrect

2. Shear

3. Bearing

Solution

Option B is correct. In bolted connections, load always transfers through shear force. Bolts are always designed for shear. For tension, bendin and bearing, minimum pitch distance will be maintained to take of the the forces.