Quiz 2
Quiz 2
UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN
College of Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Final Mark/
20
A bracket (𝐴𝐼𝑆𝐼 1040 𝐻𝑅 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑒𝑙) is attached to a fixed plate (𝐴𝐼𝑆𝐼 1040 𝐻𝑅 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑒𝑙)
by means of two 𝑀12 steel bolts as shown the figure below. The force 𝐹 is caused by
a hanging ape having 250 𝑘𝑔 average mass. Sometimes at a time 12 apes hang on to
the bracket at a time. Assume 𝑡 = 50 𝑚𝑚.
Do a complete static and fatigue analysis of this bolted connection and find if two 𝑀12
steel bolts will be able to carry the prescribed load. If not, how will you make changes
in this design. Explain in detail. Please go through all the steps as required. Please note
that there are two washers used with each bolt.
Plate
Bracket