This is what I said BRITTLE AND SHEAR being the important issues, except I
never said use AN bolts (though I do sometimes but they are expensive)
Daniel1312
In a message dated 25/09/01 10:58:57 Pacific Daylight Time, Ajhsys@aol.com
writes:
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Also see Carroll Smiths books.
Grade 8 bolts have higher tensile strength, but tend to be more brittle than
Grade 5 bolts.
If you really want stronger bolts, use aircraft bolts (AN series) as they
are stronger, and more ductile.
wisdom to
As simply as I can put it. Grade 8 bolts, while extremely strong, and
not very ductile. They do not tolerate bending and shear loading very
well.
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