The steel triangular plate
in. thick shown in Figure P7–34 on
page 433 is bolted to a steel column with 3 4-in.-diameter bolts in the pattern
shown. Assuming the column and bolts are very rigid relative to the plate and
neglecting friction forces between the column and plate, determine the highest
load exerted on any bolt. The bolts should not be included in the model, just
fix the nodes around the bolt circles and consider the reactions at these nodes
as the bolt loads. If 3 4-in.-diameter bolts are not sufficient, recommend
another standard diameter. Assume a standard material for the bolts. Compare
the reactions from the finite element results to those found by classical
methods.
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