Calculating minimum thickness between bolt holes?

[rman487]

Hello all,
I am trying to figure out where in the ASME code I can find specs for calculating the thickness between two bolts in a metal plate. The top of the plate will be under pressure, but I don't think that UG-27 applies to this case? Can anyone help? I've drawn a picture of the setup below:

http://files.engineering.com/getfil...-7532-4377-ad65-e74c4063f4fd&file=Capture.PNG

 

[chicopee]

Something is wrong with either your sketch or terminology.

 

[desertfox]

hi rman487

I think this might help:-

http://www.roymech.co.uk/Useful_Tables/Screws/Head_Clearances.html