Question$-4$

a$)$ Explain modes of failure associated with bolted connections.

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b$)$ Compute the allowable tensile load for the double$-$shear butt joint shown. The plates are equivalent to A$36$ carbon steel. The bolts are $0\mathrm{.}75-$in$.-$diameter A$325-$N high$-$strength bolts in standard holes. The holes diameter is $0\mathrm{.}875$ inch.

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