Question: Type the letter corresponding to the best answer. A cable BC , holds a rigid steel bar AB . Pin connection A has a bolt

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A cable BC, holds a rigid steel bar AB. Pin connection A has a bolt diameter of d =5 mm. The allowable shear stress for the steel is \tau allow =300 MPa. Let P =4 kN.
1. What is the shear force on connection A in the y-direction?
(Select A or B or C or D)
A.3 kN
B.4 kN
C.5 kN
D.6 kN
2. What is the shear stress at connection A?
(Select A or B or C or D)
A.38.2 MPa
B.153 MPa
C.204 MPa
D.306 MPa
3. Is connection A adequate in shear?
(Select A or B or C or D)
A. Yes
B. No
C. None of the above
4. What is the average bearing stress in bar AB at connection A?
(Select A or B or C or D)
A.75 MPa
B.150 MPa
C.153 MPa
D.306 MPa
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