If a load has three attachment points, and a small clevis is used at each point, what is the maximum load weight?

If a load has three attachment points, and a small clevis is used at each point, what is the maximum load weight?

• A. 23,625 lbs
• B. 7,500 lbs
• C. 11,250 lbs
• D. 31,500 lbs

Answer: (C)

Load sharing across multiple attachment points is the key idea. If each attachment uses a small clevis rated at 3,750 pounds, and the load is shared evenly among the three points, you sum the capacities: 3 × 3,750 equals 11,250 pounds. This assumes the load path is direct and the angles allow equal distribution; real-world factors could reduce capacity, but under ideal conditions the three-point setup yields 11,250 pounds.

Load sharing across multiple attachment points is the key idea. If each attachment uses a small clevis rated at 3,750 pounds, and the load is shared evenly among the three points, you sum the capacities: 3 × 3,750 equals 11,250 pounds. This assumes the load path is direct and the angles allow equal distribution; real-world factors could reduce capacity, but under ideal conditions the three-point setup yields 11,250 pounds.