Wood Fasteners

Question 1

most common in light frame

Answer 1

nails

Question 2

disadvantage of nails

Answer 2

weakest wood connectors

Question 3

for the same penny weight, order nail type from largest diameter to smallest diameter.

Answer 3

box,
wire,
common wire spike.

Question 4

schedules in building code give these values for specific applications:

Answer 4

size,
#,
penetration.

Question 5

strongest orientation of nail:

Answer 5

loaded laterally in side grain

Question 6

weakest orientation of nail:

Answer 6

parallel to grain (end grain)

Question 7

screw advantage:

Answer 7

better holding,
removal,
replacement.

Question 8

screw sizes are noted:

Answer 8

no.0-24

Question 9

typ screw length

Answer 9

¼”–5”

Question 10

lead holes prevetn

Answer 10

splitting

Question 11

lag screw:

Answer 11

head like a bolt, used w washer.

Question 12

bolt diameter/length:

Answer 12

¼”–1”ø,

½”–6” length.

Question 13

washer under bolt head provides:

Answer 13

prevent crushing wood, distribute load.

Question 14

split rings and shear plates purpose:

Answer 14

can transfer larger loads than bolt/screws alone.

Question 15

split rings and shear plates often used @:

Answer 15

often connect truss members.

Question 16

alt to split rings and shear plates

Answer 16

gang nailers

Question 17

flat plates w flange extending into wood,
plate flush w surface of wood.
held w bolt concentric w plates.
especially useful where must be disassembled.

Answer 17

shear plates

Question 18

grooves cut in each wood member to be jointed,
so half of ring inset into each section.
held w bolt concentric w ring.

Answer 18

split rings