A machinist squeezes the handle of visegrip pliers while loosening a frozen bolt (Figure P5.31). The connection
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A machinist squeezes the handle of visegrip pliers while loosening a frozen bolt (Figure P5.31). The connection at point A, which is shown in a magnified cross-sectional view, supports a 4.1-kN force.
(a) Determine the shear stress in the 6-mm-diameter rivet at A.
(b) Determine the factor of safety against yielding if the rivet is formed from 4340 steel alloy.
Figure P5.31
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An Introduction To Mechanical Engineering
ISBN: 9781111576820
3rd Edition
Authors: Jonathan Wickert, Kemper Lewis
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