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Calculating AN bolt shear strength

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Aerowerx

Aerowerx

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I can't seem to find any info on the shear strength of AN series bolts.

I have read where 8740 alloy steel is commonly used for AN series bolts, and it has shear modulus of 11,600,000 psi.

Isn't the shear strength a function of the shear modulus and the cross sectional area of the bolt?

If you have a , for example, 3/8 inch diameter AN6 bolt, it would have a cross sectional area of about 0.110 square inches. Multiplying by the above stated shear modulus gives an incredible value of 1281180 pounds!

I know I am missing something here.:ermm:
 
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