GATE ME 2022 Set 1 — Question 40
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A bracket is attached to a vertical column by means of two identical rivets U and V separated by a distance of , as shown in the figure. The permissible shear stress of the rivet material is . If a load is applied at an eccentricity , the minimum cross-sectional area of each of the rivets to avoid failure is ___________ .
Correct answer
(A) 800
Solution
Given:
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1.Primary Shear Force ():
(acting vertically downwards on both rivets).2.Secondary Shear Force ():
.
3.Resultant Shear Force ():
The primary force is vertical and the secondary force is horizontal (due to the moment )..
4.Minimum Area ():
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