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Solution to Problem 131 Bearing Stress
Problem 131
Repeat Problem 130 if the rivet diameter is 22 mm and all other data remain unchanged.
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Solution to Problem 130 Bearing Stress
Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer
Problem 130 page 22
Given:
Allowable shear stress = 70 MPa
Allowable bearing stress = 140 MPa
Diameter of rivets = 19 mm
The truss below:

Required:
Number of rivets to fasten member BC to the gusset plate
Number of rivets to fasten member BE to the gusset plate
Largest average tensile or compressive stress in members BC and BE
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Solution to Problem 128 Bearing Stress
Strength of Materials 4th Edition by Pytel and Singer
Problem 128 page 21
Given:
Shape of beam = W18 × 86
Shape of girder = W24 × 117
Shape of angles = 4 × 3-½ × 3/8
Diameter of rivets = 7/8 inch
Allowable shear stress = 15 ksi
Allowable bearing stress = 32 ksi
Required: Allowable load on the connection
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