Bending load on bolts

[georgacus]

I was looking at calculating the bending stress on bolts due to a combined load and came upon this link

http://www.roymech.co.uk/Useful_Tables/Screws/Bolted_Joint.html

Could someone explain the formula Fnt = ( Fv. Rv + Fh. Rh) . Vn / (V1^2 + V2^2....Vx^2)? Especially the denominator. I've marked this in the screenshot.

 

[desertfox]

Hi

See page 4 of this link and look at fig 3

http://www.steel-insdag.org/TeachingMaterial/chapter34.pdf

“Do not worry about your problems with mathematics, I assure you mine are far greater.” Albert Einstein

 

[georgacus]

desertfox,

Thanks for the link. That really clears it up!

 

[desertfox]

Hi georgacus

You're welcome.

“Do not worry about your problems with mathematics, I assure you mine are far greater.” Albert Einstein