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Determine the shear lag factor U for a WT9 x 30 consisting of A992 steel with a transverse weld to its flange only.

Determine the net area for a C15 x 50 with four lines of 5/8-inch-diameter bolts. Each flange will contain one line of bolts, and the web will contain two lines of bolts. The bolts are not staggered.

Determine the nominal strength for the following PL 3/4 x 11 plate of A36 steel with two holes for 7/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 2 in., b = 4.5 in., and c = 2 in.

Using the Steel Construction Manual, A53 steel is preferred for which structural shape?

When calculating U = 1 – x/L for a connection that has weld segments of different lengths in the direction of the load, the L is the average length of the segments.

AISC D1 suggests a maximum slenderness ratio of _______ for tension members.

Determine the smallest net area for the following PL 5/8 x 11 plate with three holes for 5/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 1.5 in., b = 1.5 in., and c = 4 in.

Determine the shear lag factor U for a PL 3/8 x 5 consisting of A36 steel with a transverse weld to its flange only.

Determine the net area for a C9 x 20 with four lines of 3/4-inch-diameter bolts. Each flange will contain one line of bolts, and the web will contain two lines of bolts. The bolts are not staggered.

Determine the shear lag factor U for a L6 x 6 x 7/8 consisting of A36 steel with two longitudinal welds of length L = 6 in. and one transverse weld.