Calculating Shear Stress on a Rivet in Tension with Angle of Load

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A load of 5kN is applied to a rivet with a diameter of 20mm at a 60-degree angle to the axis of the load. To calculate the tensile shear stress in the rivet, the appropriate trigonometric functions must be applied, specifically using the angle of 30 degrees for calculations. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding how to apply these angles when calculating shear stress. Participants confirm that trigonometry is essential for determining the correct shear stress values. Accurate calculations will yield the necessary stress values for the rivet under the given load conditions.
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A load of 5kN is applied to the tensile member shown in the figure below and is carried at the joint by a single rivet of 20mm diameter. The angle of the joint is 60 degrees to the axis of the load (the axis of the rivet is at 30 degrees to the line of action of the load P). Calculate:
(a) the tensile shear stress in the rivet
(b) shear stress in the rivet

The figure is attached. I know how to calculate the stress but I'm not sure how to calculate it on an angle like this. I'm guessing you use the same equation and maybe times it by 5sin60 or do i use 30.

Thanks Stacy
 

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For shear stress, one of the answers you listed is correct. You just need to use trigonometry to determine which one is correct.
 

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