Under the applied force P, and the bolt that hold the 3 pieces of material snap, what type of failure does the bolt undergo?

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The question describes a scenario where a bolt connecting three pieces of material fails under an applied force. It asks you to identify the type of failure the bolt undergoes from the given options: tear-out failure, bearing failure, tension failure, and shear failure. Understanding the forces acting on the bolt and how each type of failure occurs is key to answering correctly.

More Information

Shear failure occurs when a bolt snaps due to forces acting parallel to the cross-section of the bolt.

Tips

Understanding the direction of forces is key to identifying the type of failure.

Sources

• Solved If the bolt head and the supporting bracket are made - Chegg - chegg.com