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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

Curb cuts

In a curb ramp that has either built-up or flared sides, the maximum slope of the incline should not exceed 1:12. What is the maximum slope of the (flared)sides in these types of curb ramps? A. 1:8, B. 1:10, C. 1:12, D. 1:16

Soil Analysis

In sieve analysis, one of the first results measured is the % retained in each sieve of the total sample (W sieve / W total x 100%). If the illustrated sample indicates equal amounts of various sizes of aggregate, where most of the voids in such material will be filled with particles, which gradation term is used? A. Narrow gradation B. Gap gradation C. Dense gradation D. Open gradation E. Rich gradation