Joining, fastening and assembly techniques and their appropriate selection

What this note covers

1. Read the joint as a load path
2. Select timber and sheet-material joints
3. Choose metal joining and fastening
4. Control adhesives, solder and connectors
5. Plan assembly sequence and tolerances
6. Inspect and justify the finished joint
7. Worked joint selection: compare three load paths before committing
8. Applied assembly planning: control datum, sequence and cumulative error

8 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes