What is the Shear Modulus of This Screw?

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I have a screw that is used in our plant that is rated to break at 39 ft/lbs of torque.
The diameter of the shaft is .130 inches.
What is the shear modulus of the material that is being used.
Thanks
 
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maybe if you use f=T/l and l/L=angle you will get the ans
 

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