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Bolted connections

What is the minimum spacing of bolts specified by AISC? and preferred spacing? A. 1 1/4 times the diameter of the bolt; 2 times preferred B. 1 3/4 times the diameter of the bolt; 2 1/4 times preferred C. 2 1/3 times the diameter of the bolt; 2 2/3 times preferred D. 2 2/3 times the diameter of the bolt; 3 times preferred E. 3 times the diameter of the bolt; 3.25 times preferred

Roof pitch

Which one of the following slopes in this illustration corresponds with an 8:12 pitch roof? A. 45° B. 36.87° C. 33.69° D. 26.57°