GATE Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Rivets and bolts subjected to both shear stress (τvf , cal) and axial tensile stress (σtf , cal) shall be so proportioned that the stresses do not exceed the respective allowable stresses τvf and σtf and the value of exceed does not exceed

A 1.0

B 1.2

C 1.4

D 1.8

ANS:C - 1.4

As per IS:800.

For rivets and bolts subjected to above mentioned two conditions.
The value of 1.4 has been decided.