BOLT CONNECTION IN TRUSS:

From the most critical section in our truss, the critical load is 21.9 KN
(compression).

Assume n=2 where n is the number of bolts:

LOAD 21.9 KN
= =10.95 KN
BOLT 2

From the table of allowable loads in one bolt:

under 50 mm length, for 20 mm∅ (TYPE I):

P= 13.7 KN; Q= 6.07 KN

P= 13.7 KN > 10.95 KN, therefore 20 mm∅ is required

Checking for 150 mm length for 20 mm∅ (TYPE I):

P = 22.3 KN; Q = 14.7 KN

P = 22.3 KN > 10.95 therefore use 20 mm∅

CONSIDERING THE NET AREA OF THE TIMBER MEMBER:

Anet = { 200−2 (20+ 2 ) } 50 = 7800 mm2

P = 7800(15.8) = 123.24 KN > 21.9 KN therefore OK!!

CONSIDERING THE BEARING CAPACITY OF BOLT:

P = 2(20)(50)(15.8) = 31600 N or 31.6 KN

P = 31.6 KN > 21.9 KN therefore OK!!