Bolt shear and manufacturing tolerances

Structural Analysis/Design

If there is a sheared bolted connection with thick plates. I am curious about the shear capacity of the bolts in a group.

I usually multiply the shear capacity of the bolts in a row. But what if there is a missalignment of the holes? For example becouse of manufacturing tolerances. Does 8.8 have enough ductility for this? For example M16 in hole dia 18 mm hole combined with a missalignment in bolt group of worstcase 2 mm (+- 1 mm in parts). Is the bolt able to deform >2 mm before breaking?

Thank you!

Posted Nov 1, 2025, 7:51 PM UTC

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