Advantages and Disadvantages of bolted  connections .

Design of Steel Structures Elements

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Advantages of bolted connection 

  1. Fast progress of work .
  2. Immediate resistance of bolts after placement. 
  3. No specialized at work place. 
  4. Less area required at work place.
  5. Use of unskilled worker. 

Disadvantages of bolted connection 

  1.  when subjected to vibrations oe shocks bolts may get loose .
  2. Cost of the material is high.