Why designate slip‑critical bolted splice classes differently from snug‑tightened joints?
Choices
- (A) Slip-critical demands higher clamp tension to mobilise dependable friction factors
- (B) Snug bolts automatically prevent slip indefinitely
- (C) Slip coefficients are imaginary in LRFD tables
- (D) Friction bolts never coexist with bearing bolts in one pattern
Correct answer: (A)
Slip-critical demands higher clamp tension to mobilise dependable friction factors
Explanation
Connection category language tracks whether slip is unacceptable at service drift.