Multiple choice question steel plate is fixed to the support with two rivets, the rivet diameter is d, under the load shown in the figure, the maximum shear stress of the rivets is

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First force analysis as shown in the figure:

On the B point force analysis: ∑M=0 : FL-FA.L/2=0 solution FA = 2F

On the A point force analysis: ∑M=0: FB.L/2-F.(L + L/2)=0 solution FB = 3F

See B The maximum shear stress received at the point is F

Looking at the answer, the one that's a multiple of 3 is probably the one, and it's great that this one is unique. Choose C

Specific solution:

τ=3F/(πd?/4)=12F/πd?