Question

Which of the following is true about bracket connections?

(a) More rigid than any other connection

(b) Fabrication cost is low

(c) These connections are used to accommodate less number of bolts

(d) They are used to give aesthetic appearance to the structure

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My doubt stems from Moment Resistant & Beam-to-Beam Connections in division Bolted Connections of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) More rigid than any other connection

Explanation: When the lever arm is to be extended to accommodate more number of bolts, bracket connection is used. The bracket type connection are more rigid than any other type of connection. But the fabrication cost is very high, so they are not adopted in general practice.