how does shear relate to tensile strength

[mjl23]

I'm assuming shear strength relates to tensile strength by 0.6 Fu. Is this correct, if so where does it come from?

 

[CoryPad]

Physics.

If you want data showing this, look at MIL-HDBK-5 or the ASM Handbooks.

MIL-HDBK-5, Revision J is here:

http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/basic_profile.cfm?ident_number=53876

ASM Handbook Volumes 1 & 2 have what you want for many alloys, available here:

http://www.asminternational.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Bookstore/ASM_Handbooks/ASM_Handbooks.htm

Regards,

Cory

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[EdStainless]

If you look hard enough you will find that for various classes of alloys the value may be slightly higher or lower than 0.6
It depends on some issues related the structure of the alloy.

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