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A flat roof is subject to the following uniformly distributed loads: a dead load of 32 psf (pounds per square foot of roof surface), a roof live load of 13 psf, a snow load of 12 psf, and a wind load of 17 psf downward. If ASD is used, what is the required nominal strength of the member for a safety factor Ω of 1.45?

Building codes are legal documents containing safety requirements. ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures is a building code.

Solve for V2: 760 torr    x     1.50 L     =      2500 torr   x  V2

A 0.57 in. x 5.0 in. plate is connected to a gusset with four 5/8 in. bolts. Standard sizing is used for the bolt holes. What is the net area of the plate?

The equation “allowable strength = nominal strength / safety factor” is related to _______.

A beam is part of the framing system for the floor of an office building. The floor is subjected to both dead loads and live loads. The maximum moment caused by the service dead load is 48 ft-kips, and the maximum moment for the service live load is 57 ft-kips (these moments occur at the same location on the beam and can therefore be combined). If LRFD is used, determine the maximum factored bending moment (required moment strength), Ru.

The offeree can communicate an acceptance only in writing.

Structural steel is widely utilized because it is the highest-strength steel available.

Calculate [85.2 + 14.1].  You may use your calculator.

Contracts that parties cannot perform within one year of the date of the agreement need to be in writing.