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Find the ratio of the effective tensile load to which the two bolts are subjected.

(a) 1

(b) 10

(c) 12

(d) 8

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My enquiry is from the Eccentric Loaded Perpendicular to axis of Bolt topic in section Threaded Joints of Machine Design

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The correct answer is (b) 10

Here's an easy explanation: F₁=Pel₁/2(l₁² + l₂²) and F₂= Pel₂/2(l₁² + l₂²) or F₁/F₂ =l₁/ l₂.

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