A tensile test was performed on a specimen with a circular c…

A tensile test was performed on a specimen with a circular cross section. The diameter was measured to be 0.870 inch. Two marks were made along the length of the specimen and were measured to be 2.150 inches apart. This distance is defined as the gage length, and all length measurements were made between the two marks. The specimen was loaded to failure. Fracture occurred at a load of 29,500 pounds. The specimen was then reassembled, and the diameter and gage length were measured to be 0.418 inch and 2.413 inches. Determine the ultimate tensile stress.

A column in a building is subjected to the following load ef…

A column in a building is subjected to the following load effects. If ASD is used, what is the value of the required strength, Ra?9 kips compression from dead load8 kips compression from roof live load9 kips compression from snow9 kips compression from rain accumulated on the roof8 kips compression from wind