PSAD SITUATION 157: Eccentrically Loaded Bolted Connection | CELE November 2022

CELE Past Board Exam Problem To learn more, enrol now to iReview Tutorial and Review Center: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AC24W... SITUATION: The gusset plate connection shows four 16 mm diameter bolts supporting load P. Given: P = 37.5 kN S1 = S2 = S3 = 75 mm S4 = 100 mm 1. Determine the maximum shear stress (MPa) developed in the bolts. A. 72 C. 88 B. 121 D. 63 2. Determine the minimum shear stress (MPa) developed in the bolts. A. 72 C. 80 B. 53 D. 121 3. The allowable bolt shear stress is 50 MPa. Determine the required bolt diameter (mm) to prevent over stressing. A. 22 C. 20 B. 16 D. 25 Thanks for watching! Comment for questions and suggestions for future lecture in this series. Subscribe and hit the bell button to be notified for future posts. Check out our Review Center: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AC24W... #civilengineering #boardexam #engineering #structuralanalysis #structuralengineering #CivilEngineeringLicensureExamination #PRC #PSAD #loadanalysis #theoryofstructures #influencelines #CELESeptember2025