Technetters - I know someone has this information at their fingertips. I'm in an argument with someone about a socket, and I have to prove that a gorilla would have to stand on the part to shear the solder joints holding the socket on the board (it's a PGA component). Can someone tell me the shear strength of solder? I'm going to construct a very crude mathematical model. As always, Thanks! regards, Graham Collins Process Engineer, Litton Systems Canada (902) 873-2000 ext 215