Your problem deals with, as you probably already realize, design in the plastic range rather than the elastic range. As mechanical engineers we...
I agree with the replies of both Lochnagar and ChrisW - they are giving you good information. In addition, please realize that trailers are rated...
Mr. Jones' advice is excellent. Being a well-rounded student with real experience and extra-curricular activities as well as good academic...
In general terms, yes. But don't forget about all the other items.
One final thought: Machinery's Handbook had to make certain assumptions for the "double shear load rating" you found. That calculation has to...
Here is a link to an image that shows single shear and double shear: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bolt-in-shear.PNG
Double shear is the typical case when a pin is used in a clevis, such as at the end of a typical hydraulic cylinder. There is one plate in the...
The wheels in your chain have a side load, and all wheels with a side load tend to slip in the direction of the load as they roll. This sideways...
If the rating you have for the pins is double shear, you will need to cut that value in half because the arrangement as you describe it will put...
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