Question: What is the maximum possible value of the clamping force C in the jaws of the pliers shown in the figure if the ultimate shear

What is the maximum possible value of the clamping force C in the jaws of the pliers shown in the figure if the ultimate shear stress in the 5-mm diameter pin is 340 MPa?
What is the maximum permissible value of the applied load P if a factor of safety of 3.0 with respect to failure of the pin is to be maintained?

What is the maximum possible value of the clamping force

10 y 15 mm 90 90 50% RT x 140 125 mm Pin 50 mm

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