The Force Required to Shear a Lap Joint Made Using

question 5

Multiple Choice

The force required to shear a lap joint made using a single 20 mm diameter rivet, if the shear strength is 250 MPa, is:

• A) 78.5 kN
• B) 157 kN
• C) 314 kN
• D) 796 kN

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