Define prying action? Sketch an alternative joint diagram showing the effects of prying action Name at least two things the joint designer can do to reduce prying action?
This and the following three questions are all in reference to a ductile iron joint whose width (DJ) = 1.625 in. Thickness (T ) = 2.0 in. The joint is loaded by a single 3/8-20 / 2.5 J429 GR 5 bolt. Washers 0.625 in. in diameter are used under the head of the bolt and under the nut. The diameter of the bolt hole is 1/64 in. larger than the diameter of the body of the bolt.
A tensile load (LX) of 7.40 kips is applied to the joint along the axis of the bolt. What is the effective length (Le) of this bolt?