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5. CHECK FOR UPPER CONNECTION
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FORCES ON THE CONNECTION
Maximum tension on the bolt = 0.198/4 + 0.029/2*0.07 + 0.066/2*0.065 = 0.76kN
Maximum shear = sqrt(0.589^2+0.308^2) / 4 + 0.011/4*0.048 = 0.22kN
CHECK FOR THE THICKNESS OF THE PLATE
Max tension = 0.76kN
Lever arm = 12.5mm
Yield line = 50mm
Yield strength of the steel = 275MPa
Thickness = sqrt[(6*0.76*1000*12.5)/(0.8*50*275)] = 2.28mm
< 6mm, therefore OK!
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