A detailed view is shown for the connection Bin the concrete trough. The tension in cable B is 450 lb. Determine the shear stress acting in the shackle's 3/8 in. bolt.

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### Educational Material: Analyzing Shear Stress in Mechanical Connections

**Problem Statement:**
A detailed view is shown for the connection **B** in the concrete trough. The tension in cable **B** is 450 lb. Determine the shear stress acting in the shackle's **3/8 in.** bolt.

**Instructions:**
Express your answer using three significant figures.

**Diagram Explanation:**

- The diagram illustrates a mechanical system involving a shackle connected to a concrete trough.
- The trough is suspended by two cables, forming a V-shape, which indicates the connection point **B**.
- There is an enlarged view of the shackle, showing the bolt in question.
  
**Key Data:**

- **Tension in cable B:** 450 lb
- **Bolt diameter:** 3/8 in.

**Task:**
Calculate the shear stress, denoted by \( \tau \), in ksi (kilopound per square inch), acting on the shackle's bolt.

- **Formula for Shear Stress:**  
  \[
  \tau = \frac{F}{A}
  \]
  where \( F \) is the force (tension in cable) and \( A \) is the cross-sectional area of the bolt.

- Determine the cross-sectional area \( A \) of the bolt:
  \[
  A = \pi \left(\frac{d}{2}\right)^2
  \]
  where \( d \) is the diameter of the bolt.

### Solution:
Substitute the given values into the equations to find the shear stress. Ensure all units are compatible, and express the final answer in ksi using three significant figures.

- \(\tau = \_\_\_\) ksi

This exercise aids in understanding the concepts of tension, shear stress, and application in engineering mechanics.
Transcribed Image Text:### Educational Material: Analyzing Shear Stress in Mechanical Connections **Problem Statement:** A detailed view is shown for the connection **B** in the concrete trough. The tension in cable **B** is 450 lb. Determine the shear stress acting in the shackle's **3/8 in.** bolt. **Instructions:** Express your answer using three significant figures. **Diagram Explanation:** - The diagram illustrates a mechanical system involving a shackle connected to a concrete trough. - The trough is suspended by two cables, forming a V-shape, which indicates the connection point **B**. - There is an enlarged view of the shackle, showing the bolt in question. **Key Data:** - **Tension in cable B:** 450 lb - **Bolt diameter:** 3/8 in. **Task:** Calculate the shear stress, denoted by \( \tau \), in ksi (kilopound per square inch), acting on the shackle's bolt. - **Formula for Shear Stress:** \[ \tau = \frac{F}{A} \] where \( F \) is the force (tension in cable) and \( A \) is the cross-sectional area of the bolt. - Determine the cross-sectional area \( A \) of the bolt: \[ A = \pi \left(\frac{d}{2}\right)^2 \] where \( d \) is the diameter of the bolt. ### Solution: Substitute the given values into the equations to find the shear stress. Ensure all units are compatible, and express the final answer in ksi using three significant figures. - \(\tau = \_\_\_\) ksi This exercise aids in understanding the concepts of tension, shear stress, and application in engineering mechanics.
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