Question: A single-shear lap joint is to have fasteners arranged on three gage lines, similar to the joint shown in Figure 19.12 . The steel plates are to be of ASTM A36 steel. Write a program that will calculate the allowable tensile load for such a joint assuming 3 4 -in.- diameter A325-X high-strength bolts. Input is to be the number of bolts, which must be in multiples of three, and the cross-sectional dimensions (width and thickness) of the main plates. Assume standard holes.
