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Determine the net area for an L5 x 5 x 7/8 with two lines, one in each leg, of 3/4-inch-diameter bolts. The bolts are not staggered.

Determine the smallest net area for the following PL 3/8 x 8 plate with three holes for 5/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 1.5 in., b = 2.5 in., and c = 2.5 in.

Determine the net area for an L7 x 4 x 5/8 with two lines of 7/8-inch-diameter bolts in the long leg and one line of 7/8-inch-diameter bolts in the short leg. The bolts are not staggered.

Determine the smallest net area for the following PL 1/2 x 10 plate with three holes for 5/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 2 in., b = 2 in., and c = 3 in.

Determine the nominal block shear strength of a L8 x 8 x 1/2 consisting of A36 steel that is attached through one leg to a gusset plate with two 1-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 4 in., b = 2 in., and c = 6.25 in.

Determine the nominal block shear strength of a L6 x 6 x 5/8 consisting of A36 steel that is attached through one leg to a gusset plate with two 7/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 2.5 in., b = 1.25 in., and c = 4.25 in.

Determine the shear lag factor U for a WT9 x 30 consisting of A992 steel with two longitudinal welds of length L = 11 in. to its flange only.

Determine the nominal strength for the following PL 3/8 x 6.5 plate of A36 steel with two holes for 5/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 1 in., b = 4.5 in., and c = 2.5 in.

Determine the net area for an L8 x 6 x 7/16 with two lines of 5/8-inch-diameter bolts in the long leg and one line of 5/8-inch-diameter bolts in the short leg. The bolts are not staggered.

Using the Steel Construction Manual, determine the cross sectional area of a W24x62 member.