Recent content by tellmethetruth

I think you're being snarky without realizing it. Telling me to buy a book is the equivalent of saying, "google it". The point of a forum is to get an answer for your question, not go on a goose chase. I understand there's more than applying an equation, it's a matter of understanding, and...

In other words "I don't have an answer, so I'm going to have a fit and leave"

I know how to fish, I just need the right bait (equations).

The bottom face of the rivet head that's in contact with the part during the force taking place, will first deform and eventually break, as the center between the two holes begins to deform from stress. All sharp angle corners will create a weak breaking point. There won't be any torsion force...

Yes regarding the rivet in the attachment. This wouldn't be a traditional steel rivet joint, but a 2 piece screw rivet. I'd like to know how much force it takes until the bottom head of the rivet, breaks/deforms the epoxy resin part (highlighted in red). The rivet is merely to demonstrate the...

Thanks for the information. What calculation would I need to determine the breaking point? Please refer to the attachment posted.

I'm trying to learn some new engineering, so if something I ask doesn't make sense -- remember I'm new to this. I need to calculate how much force a part can take before breaking. Material: resin (Flexural Yield Strength: 6752 psi) - (Tensile Strength: 3390 psi) - (Density [lbs/gal]: 9.64) -...