I need to know the strength of a bolt.

It is rated 10.9, so i think it's strength is 1000N/mm2 when pulling it.

If i use this bolt to join 2 elements, which try to shift against each
other, how do i calculate the maximum force it can stand?

      ^
      |  F
      |
     111
     111
     111222
     111222
     111222
 BBBBBBBBBBBBBBB
 BBBBBBBBBBBBBBB
     111222
     111222
     111222
        222
        222
        222
         |
         |  F
         V

B = bolt
1 = element 1 pulling up
2 = element 2 pulling down
F = maximum shearing foce it can stand

thanx!
tino

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