Other - Bolts Welds - Class 8.8 Countersunk bolts - 4A. Bolt resistances - Preloaded in tension-355

Diameter of boltTensile stress areaTension resistanceBolts in tension
Min. thickness for punching shear
dAsFt,Rdtmin
mmmm2kNmm
1284.334.02.3
1615763.33.3
2024598.84.4
243531424.9
305612266.4

The minimum thickness is such that the design punching shear resistance Bp,Rd is equal to the design tension resistance Ft,Rd