Hi,
Your hands Calc are kind of Backup and part of the verification process.
even if it's too complicated, you should be able to simplify the problem and check with your Hands Calc if you are right.
Best,
Mohamed
Hi,
Why don't you use and FEA software and use a rivet connector or approximate using a Bolt with a nut ?
You can get all the properties you need.
Your assembly is simple or very complex?
Best,
Mohamed