Two 12-mm thick steel plates are fastened together as shown, by means of two 20-mm bolts that fit tightly into the holes. If the joint transmits a tensile force of 60 kN, determine (a) the shearing stress in the bolts; and (b) the bearing stress between the bolts and the plates. Show the free body diagram. 60 kN 60 kN

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Two 12-mm thick steel plates are fastened
together as shown, by means of two 20-mm
bolts that fit tightly into the holes. If the joint
transmits a tensile force of 60 kN, determine
(a) the shearing stress in the bolts; and (b) the
bearing stress between the bolts and the
plates. Show the free body diagram.
60 kN
60 kN
Transcribed Image Text:Two 12-mm thick steel plates are fastened together as shown, by means of two 20-mm bolts that fit tightly into the holes. If the joint transmits a tensile force of 60 kN, determine (a) the shearing stress in the bolts; and (b) the bearing stress between the bolts and the plates. Show the free body diagram. 60 kN 60 kN
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