3.3a: Fasteners in Assemblies

What is the purpose of fasteners in assemblies?

• To provide stability and durability

• To spread loads evenly

• To facilitate easy disassembly for repairs

• To convert rotational motion to linear motion

What is the main function of washers in a fastening system?

• To secure a bolt in place

• To distribute the load of a fastener

• To prevent bolts from loosening

• To align and support different workpieces

Which type of fastener is commonly used in woodworking and construction?

• Screws

• Nails

• Bolts & Nuts

• Rivets

What is the purpose of pins in a fastening system?

• To prevent bolts from loosening

• To align and support different workpieces

• To secure a bolt in place

• To distribute the load of a fastener

What is the main function of rivets in a fastening system?

• To create a permanent fastening

• To facilitate easy disassembly for repairs

• To spread loads evenly

• To provide stability and durability

Which type of fastener is used for alignment and support?

• dowel pins

• cotter pins

• Washers

• Nails

What should be considered when selecting fasteners for a specific application?

• The magnitude and direction of applied loads

• The color of the fastener

• The brand of the fastener

• The type of packaging the fastener comes in

Which type of fastener is commonly used in structural applications?

• Screws

• Rivets

• Pins

• Bolts & Nuts

What is the main function of screws in a fastening system?

• To convert rotational motion to linear motion

• To facilitate easy disassembly for repairs

• To spread loads evenly

• To provide stability and durability

What is the main function of bolts & nuts in a fastening system?

• To spread loads evenly

• To create a permanent fastening

• To provide stability and durability

• To facilitate easy disassembly for repairs