Determination of Anet

For 2 rows of bolts in a non-staggered configuration, the Anet is given by :

with

Anet

the net area

t

the material thickness

e2

the edge distance

p2

the spacing

d0

the bore hole

For 2 rows of bolts in a staggered configuration , the Anet is given by :

with

Anet

the net area

t

the material thickness

e2

the edge distance

p2

the spacing

d0

the bore hole

s

the staggered pitch