Title: Use construction fasteners (e.g., glue, nails, bolts, screws, anchors, studs, washers, nuts, staples, brads, pins, t-nails), adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
Course: Agricultural Structural Systems (18403) > Section: Performing Carpentry Skills

Use may include

- 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 (i.e., 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?