Rivets and bolts subjected to both shear stress (τvf,

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Rivets and bolts subjected to both shear stress (τ_{vf, cal}) and axial tensile stress (σ_{tf, cal}) shall be so proportioned that the stresses do not exceed the respective allowable stresses τ_vf and σ_tf and the value of
τ_{vf, cal} + σ_{tf, cal}
τ_vf σ_tf

does not exceed

1. 1.0
2. 1.2
3. 1.4
4. 1.8

Correct Option: C

1.4