08-14-2013, 08:34 PM
cory Wrote:While this is true, the bolt still needs to be designed with a Factor of Safety (FoS).
Factor of Safety=Ultimate Load/Allowable Load
I've read here before were Bill A had said he had to proof test the bolts to 62ksi. This gives us a FoS of 1.19.
Thanks Cory, I need to go, its 4:30 and the post office closes at 5:00. Just figure out the materials needed.....
