Why should the mating surfaces of slip-critical connections not be painted?
What will be an ideal response?
Paint can act as a lubricant and thus reduce the friction of steel against steel. Therefore, paint should not be applied to the mating surfaces of slip-critical connections unless the paint has been qualified according to the Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC).
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