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Connections Course - US

Grades

Lesson 1: Introduction to Connections

Introduction to Connections

Lesson 1 Assessment

Lesson 2: Connections Design - An Example

Connections Design - An Example

Lesson 2 Assessment

Lesson 2 Design Submission

Course Summary

Summary

Lesson 1 Assessment

Difficulty Level: 1/5

Estimated Time to Complete: 5 minutes

Question 1

What are the two main geometry categories available in the Connections program? *

"Post and Beam” and “Lapped Shear”

“Beam” and “Column”

“Post” and “Column”

“Beam” and “Lapped Shear”

Question 2

What types of connection displays are available in the Post and Beam section? *

Beam-to-beam, beam-to-column, column-to-base

Beam-to-beam, column-to-column, base-to-base

Beam-to-column, column-to-column, base-to-base

Beam-to-beam, column-to-base, base-to-base

Question 3

What are the available connectors for a one-sided beam-to-beam display? *

Rivets, bolts, nails, top hanger, lag screws

Shear plates, rivets, nails, top hanger, lag screws

Shear plates, bolts, nails, top hanger, lag screws

Shear plates, bolts, top hanger, lag screws

Question 4

Why are timber rivets, also known as glulam rivets, favored for glued laminated timber members? *

They are inexpensive

They create very ductile connections and transfer greater load per unit area than other timber fastener types

They are lightweight

They are easy to install

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