Use may include

• various types of fasteners
• glue
• nails
• bolts
• screws
• anchors
• studs
• washers
• nuts
• staples
• brads
• pins
• t-nails
• various types of adhesives
• various types and classes based on
• accessibility of the area
• type of material being joined determining the type of fastener needed (e.g., stainless steel, aluminum, brass, silicon bronze)
• reusability of the fasteners
• weight of the materials
• surrounding environment (e.g., temperature, exposure to water, wind)
• how, when, and where to use each type.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How are bolts classified?
• What determines the type of nail to be used?
• How are screws sized?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of using nails? Screws?
• Why are adhesives used in place of or in addition to other fasteners?
• How does load type (shear vs. tension) affect fastener selection?
• How do environmental conditions affect fastener selection (e.g., corrosion, moisture)?