In article , Ed Huntress
says...

You probably could approximate the strength if you calculated the strength
of three straight threads, more or less, of the same size in the same
material.

Why three? The best way would be to use the smallest
wall section. And the sharp threads do indeed reduce
the strength.

Jim

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