1. Suppose there a joint where the bolts have a stiffness of
1638 kips/in per bolt and the members have a stiffness of 10930
kips/in per bolt. The bolts are ½-13 UNC, SAE 8 grade, installed
for non-permanent installation. The maximum load is 14 kips per
bolt. For the fatigue calculation, consider that the minimum load
is zero.
a) What is the stiffness constant, C, of the joint?
b) What is the proof load, SpAt, of the bolt, in kips?...