Question

An engineer follows the rigorous design procedure for end plate connections according to the ASD method. So far it has been determined that the thickness of the end plate is 0.5 in. while its ultimate tensile strength is 100 kips. Four holes which are 0.875 in. in diameter are to be drilled into the plate to accommodate bolts. From these values, what is the factored bearing deformation strength per bolt

Answer 1

105 kips

Step-by-step explanation:

Determine the factored bearing deformation strength per bolt

we can determine this using the relationship below

Bearing deformation strength = C * Area * Fl --------- ( 1 )

Fl = factored load = 100 kips

Area ( bearing area ) = diameter of bolt * thickness of end plate

= 0.875 * 0.5 = 0.4375 in^2

C = 2.4 ( constant for bolt holes not drilled at edges )

back to equation 1

2.4 * 0.4375 * 100

= 105 kips