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Solve for V2: 10.28 L    x      8.34 atm     =      6.98 atm     x     V2

The AISC Specification and the Steel Construction Manual are the same thing.

A persuasive authority is a legal authority that a court must follow; it is binding.

A tension member must be designed for a service dead load of 37 kips and a service live load of 8 kips. If LRFD is used, what is the required nominal strength of the member for a resistance factor φ of 0.90?

The newton (N) is a unit for force.

A maximum acceptable deflection is an example of a _______ limit state.

A 0.73 in. x 11.5 in. plate is connected to a gusset with eight 1-1/2 in. bolts. Standard sizing is used for the bolt holes. What is the gross area of the plate?

A column in a building is subjected to the following load effects. If LRFD is used, what is the value of required strength, Ru?8 kips compression from dead load4 kips compression from roof live load9 kips compression from snow5 kips compression from wind

A 3/8 in. x 10 in. plate must resist a service dead load of 41 kips and a service live load of 52 kips in tension. The plate is connected to a gusset with six 1-1/2 in. bolts. Standard sizing is used for the bolt holes. The steel is ASTM A1066 Grade 50: Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi. Assume that Ae = An. Using LRFD, does the plate have enough strength?

A tension member must be designed for a service dead load of 50 kips and a service live load of 2 kips. If LRFD is used, determine the maximum factored load (required strength), Ru.