Question

Three 11 mm diameter steel bolts in triangular formation were used by Mr. Lou to attach the steel plate to a wooden beam of his construction project. The steel plate can support a 105.6 KN load and that the ultimate shearing stress for the steel used is 408.6 MPa.

a. What is the magnitude of the ultimate load (KN) that each bolt could carry?
b. What is the magnitude of the ultimate load (KN) that the three bolts could carry?
c. What is the factor of safety for this design? Express your answer in two decimal places.

NOTE: Please store values if it is not the final answer. Final answers are in 4 decimal places

Answer 1