Problem 2.47 - Stress on an Inclined Plane

Problem Statement

Two slanted brackets are glued together as shown. If F = 500 lb, L = 4 in., and Θ = 20 °, determine the shear stress parallel to the inclined plane. Assume loads are inline and there is no rotation.

Picture with two slanted brackets glued together, and the slant is at the stated angle. A force is applied to each edge of the brackets. [Problem adapted from © Kurt Gramoll CC BY NC-SA 4.0]