Question

In which of the following cases pin connections are not used?

(a) truss bridge girders

(b) hinged arches

(c) tall buildings

(d) diagonal bracing connection

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This question is from Pin Connections in section Bolted Connections of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

Right answer is (c) tall buildings

Explanation: Pin connections are used in following cases : (i) truss bridge girders, (ii) hinged arches, (iii)tie rod connection in water tanks, (iv)as diagonal bracing connections in beams and columns, (v)chain-link cables suspension bridges.