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July 8th 16, 04:26 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Eric Greenwell[_4_]
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Al-Ko Trailer Tongue failure
wrote on 7/8/2016 7:36 AM:
Per is right, a properly engineered bolted connection is never meant
to hold shear loads. The longitudinal tension in the bolted
connection should press the pieces together with a force that causes
friction sufficient to withstand the bending moment.
Bolts are routinely used in shear, from toys to airliners. On my glider,
the tail wheel, landing gear, and propeller are fastened with bolts in
shear, along with many other items.
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