Problem 2.39 - Bearing Stress

Problem Statement

A link mechanism is connected with pins of diameter d = 1/2 in. A force F = 500 lb is applied to the mechanism as shown. The mechanism has width w = 1 in. and thickness t = 1/4 in. What is the bearing stress in member BC at joint B due to the pin at B?

Picture with a link mechanism connected with diameter pins. One end of the bar, A, is attached to the ground by a pin. The mechanism is at point B. Member BC is attached with the ground with a pin at point C. The force is being applied at the other end, D. — Figure 1: A link mechanism is connected with pins.

[Problem adapted from © Kurt Gramoll CC BY NC-SA 4.0]