In the picture attached, can somebody please explain if the axial force in each side of the U bolt creates 6000 N on each side of the bar , or is the 6000 N divided between each side?
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I'm designing a eccentrically loaded lifting linkage and I'm wondering the best way to calculate stress as there is a combination of tension and bending.
The linkage is made up of 1m long 25mm diameter round bar with a rod end on one end. The other end has a plate welded along the side of the...