Question

_____________ are used when joint is subjected to vibration and the work is to be done in pieces.

(a) Auger

(b) Pins

(c) Sockets

(d) Screws

This question was addressed to me during an online interview.

My question is taken from Carpentry and Joinery topic in section Fire Protection in Building, Carpentry and Joinery of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Screws

The explanation is: Screws are used under the following circumstances; the work is likely be removed; the security of work is required without making the joint unnecessarily rigid; the driving of a nail is likely to split the timber; the joint is subjected to the vibrations and work done to be is in pieces.