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    When to use bearing factor?

    I'm looking for some guidance on when to use the bearing factor that is presented in MIL-HDBK-516C, Section 5.3.3.f (copied below). MIL-HDBK-516c, Section 5.3.3.f: The design stress values for bolted joints with clearance (free fit) that are subjected to relative rotation under limit load or...
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    Material Allowables Question

    I want to use 4140 Steel Plate per ASTM A829, but I can't find strength allowables (Ftu, Fty, Fsu, all that good stuff) for this spec. I do have material allowables for a different spec, which are MMPDS allowables for AMS 6395. But I'm not sure if these allowables apply to ASTM A829. My...

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