PSAD SITUATION 158: Eccentrically Loaded Bolted Connection | CELE April 2025

CELE Past Board Exam Problem To learn more, enrol now to iReview Tutorial and Review Center: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AC24W... SITUATION: The column bracket shown carries an eccentric load of P = 240 kN acting e = 225 mm from the center of the group of rivets. Diameter of rivets is 22 mm. Assume that the bracket is thick enough to carry the load. Given: a = 40 mm, b = 80 mm, c = 70 mm 1. Which of the following gives the shearing stress (MPa) of the rivets due to axial loads only? A. 39.46 C. 78.92 B. 157.84 D. 30 2. Which of the following gives the shearing stress (MPa) of the rivets due to torsion only? A. 87.6 C. 123.4 B. 191.2 D. 211.6 3. Which of the following gives the maximum shearing stress (MPa) of the rivets? A. 240.8 C. 225.1 B. 216.8 D. 289.2 Thanks for watching! Comment for questions and suggestions for future lecture in this series. Subscribe and hit the bell button to be notified for future posts. Check out our Review Center: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AC24W... #civilengineering #boardexam #engineering #structuralanalysis #structuralengineering #CivilEngineeringLicensureExamination #PRC #PSAD #loadanalysis #theoryofstructures #influencelines #CELESeptember2025