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Answer: Determine the maximum force P the connection can
Chapter 8, Problem 8-1(choose chapter or problem)
Determine the maximum force P the connection can support so that no slipping occurs between the plates. There are four bolts used for the connection and each is tightened so that it is subjected to a tension of 4 kN. The coefficient of static friction between the plates is \(\mu_{\mathrm{s}}=0.4\).
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QUESTION:
Determine the maximum force P the connection can support so that no slipping occurs between the plates. There are four bolts used for the connection and each is tightened so that it is subjected to a tension of 4 kN. The coefficient of static friction between the plates is \(\mu_{\mathrm{s}}=0.4\).
ANSWER:
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The tension in the bolt is
The coefficient of static friction is
The free-body diagram is shown below:
The normal force on the contacting surface is calculated as: