If the shear stress experienced by a nut is half the tensile stress in the corresponding bolt, what should be the length of the nut relative to the bolt's diameter?

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26 Jan 2019
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28 May 2026

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When the shear stress in the nut is half the tensile stress in the bolt, the nut length should match the bolt's diameter to maintain proper strength and safety.

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