Shear Loads 3
Other types of shear joints depend on their initial clamp load as a resistance to slip. This type of joint requires that a frictional force be created between the joint members when the bolts are tightened. The shear forces have to overcome the friction developed by the clamp load, which in most cases will be far more than the actual “shear strength” of the fastener itself. This type of joint is common in the structural steel construction industry and may be referred to as a “friction-type” or “slip-critical” joint.
