Bracing Connections and Related Topics Session 1: Basic Principles –

September 22, 2014

To be submitted by 8:00 p.m. EDT October 10, 2014 – Submit through online form

Night School 6 – Bracing Connections and Related Topics

Quiz 1

1. Connection requirements are mostly included in which chapter of AISC’s 360-10

Specification:
a. Chapter B
b. Chapter D
c. Chapter J
d. Chapter K

2. Information on bolts and welds are in which parts of the Manual:

a. Part 11 and 12
b. Part 9 and 10
c. Part 10
d. Part 7 and 8

3. Whitmore section is discussed in which part of the 14th Ed Manual:

a. Part 7
b. Part 8
c. Part 9
d. Part 10

4. The Code of Standard Practice lists how many options for connection design:
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

5. If the Code of Standard Practice option 3 is selected, the fabricator is:

a. responsible for connection design
b. must always follow the exact detail on the contract documents
c. may typically choose connections which are best suited for their shop
d. a and c

6 AISC recommends which procedure for brace connection design:

a. UFM
b. Kiss Method
c. Parallel Force Method
d. All of the above

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 Bracing Connections and Related Topics Session 1: Basic Principles –
September 22, 2014
To be submitted by 8:00 p.m. EDT October 10, 2014 – Submit through online form

7. When using the KISS method at brace to column flange connections:

a. There is always a moment
b. There is never a moment
c. The moment is dependent on the work point location
d. There are only moments at column webs

8. The lower bound theorem states:

a. Must satisfy equilibrium
b. Must satisfy limit states
c. Cannot have excessive deflection
d. Both a and b

9. A practical solution obtained through structural mechanics:

a. Satisfies equilibrium
b. Satisfies limit states
c. Satisfies compatibility
d. all of the above

10. Erection of structures is covered by

a. AISC Specification Chapter B
b. OSHA
c. Manual Part 10
d. AWS

11. In the UFM, Vc is defined as:

a. The horizontal component of the brace force at the gusset to beam connection
b. The horizontal component of the brace force at the gusset to column connection
c. The vertical component of the brace force at the gusset to beam connection
d. The vertical component of the brace force at the gusset to column connection

12. The work line at single and double-angle brace connections:

a. Is always on AISC’s workable gage line (Manual Table 1-7A)
b. Is always at the center of gravity of the angle
c. Is at the center of the angle leg attached to the gusset
d. Is typically at AISC’s workable gage line for bolted connections and at the
center of gravity for welded connections.

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