Mechanical Fasteners Quiz

What is the purpose of using washers (and/or spring washers) in a bolted joint?

• To prevent loosening and crushing

• To reduce the weight of the joint

• To provide a decorative finish

• To increase the length of the bolt

When are threaded metal bolts and nuts used in construction?

• To resist shear and bending

• To provide rotational movement

• To fasten two elements tightly together

• To keep two elements in alignment

What is the purpose of using locating pins in construction?

• To keep two or more elements in alignment

• To resist shear and bending

• To fasten two elements tightly together

• To provide rotational movement

What is the main difference between a bolt and a screw?

• The shape of the head

• The material they are made of

• The length of the body

• The type of threads

What type of fastener is useful for wood construction?

• Pin

• Bolt

• Nail

• Rivet

A bolt is described as 'M10 x 1.25'. The '1.25' refers to

• Thread pitch

• Thread diameter

• Length of bolt

• included angle

What is the purpose of a riveted connection in steel construction?

• To resist shearing forces

• To prevent loosening and crushing

• To provide rotational movement

• To keep two elements in alignment

An open-end spanner grips the nut....

• across its corners

• from its head

• across its flats

• none of these options

What is the female member of a bolted joint pair?

• Washer

• Nut

• Bolt

• Screw

What type of fastener is used in conjunction with nuts?

• Pin

• Screw

• Rivet

• Bolt