Kingnero, i got the 0.8t figure for a4-50 (~80 ksi) from here
https://bssa.org.uk/bssa_articles/shear-and-tension-capacity-of-stainless-steel-bolts/
In particular this table
Thanks! So if i understand, on day 1 the duplex may be nominally slightly weaker, but give it a few years in a damp bolt hole and the duplex will do better, because of reduced pitting and crevice corrosion, not to mention toughness?
Hi,
Confession first: I am not an engineering professional----so I realise that my question may get moderated away before it even sees the light of day! But if so I'm not sure where to take it ......
I am the owner of the 1911 Bristol Channel pilot cuter Cornubia. Now sailing Victorian or...