Example 7.3 The structural connection shown
in Fig. 7.16 is subjected to an eccentric force P of
10 kN with an eccentricity of 500 mm from the CG
of the bolts. The centre distance between bolts 1
and 2 is 200 mm, and the centre distance between
bolts 1 and 3 is 150 mm. All the bolts are identical.
The bolts are made from plain carbon steel 30C8
($S_{yt}$ = 400 N/mm²) and the factor of safety is 2.5.
Determine the size of the bolts.
1
G
2
3
4
Fig. 7.16
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