Link $AB,$ of width $b=2$ in$.$ and thickness $t=\frac{1}{4}$ in$,$ is used to support the end of a horizontal beam. The average normal stress in the link is $-19$ ksi and the average shearing stress in each of the two pins is $12$ ksi $.$

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Determine the average bearing stress in the link.

The average bearing stress in the link is $$ ksi.