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A bolted Joint has four bolts arranged as shown in figure. The cross sectional area of each bolt is 25 mm2. A torque T= 200 Nm is acting on the Joint. Neglecting friction due to clamping force, maximum shear stress in a bolt is ________ MPa.
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- 45
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- 46
Correct Option: C
Let Resisting force in each bolt = FN
Net Resisting torque = TR = 4F × 50 × 10-3
Applied torque (T) = Resisting torque
T = 4F × 50 × 10-3
| F = | × 1000 | 4 × 50 |
F = 1000 N
F = τ × AR
| τ = | = | = 40 MPa | ||
| AR | 25 |
