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Shear strength measures the ability of a fastener to withstand a load at right angles to the axis of the fixing connection . Tensile strength measures the ability of a fastener to withstand a force along its axis

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It depends on the material. Just do a Google search and you'll find some relations for steel (around 0.75Su) and cast iron and others.

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Shear strength is concerned mostly with strain whereas tensile strength with stress

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