HSFG bolts transfer load is mainly due to
- AfrictionCorrect
- Bshearing
- Cbearing
- Dnone of the above
Solution
Concept
Load transfer in HSFG bolts
Step-by-step solution
1. HSFG bolts are tightened to a high pretension. 2. The load is transferred by friction between the plates.
Explanation
Because the clamping force produces friction, slip does not occur under service load.
Why the other options are wrong
Shearing and bearing are the mechanisms of ordinary (bearing type) bolts.
Shortcut
HSFG = friction.
Common mistake
Choosing bearing.
Correct answer: A) friction