Path D-F-K Length and Net Area

The path length, in this case, is the plate width (10") less three EFFECTIVE HOLE DIAMETERS:

EFFECTIVE HOLE DIAMETER = bolt dia. + 1/16" for std hole + 1/16" damage allowance

Path Length = 10" - (3 hole diameters)*(7/8" + 1/8") = 7.00 inches

The net area equals the path length times the plate thickness:

Net Area for a single plate = (7.00")(.375") = 2.63 in²

Net Area for both plates = 2*2.63 in² = 5.25 in²

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