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The fundamental requirement of structural design is that the required strength exceed the available strength.

A column is loaded in compression as follows. Using ASD, determine the required nominal strength for a safety factor Ω = 1.40.Dead load: 18 kipsFloor live load: 6 kipsRoof rain load: 4 kipsRoof live load: 6 kips

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 2.900 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 23,000 pounds. The specimen was then reassembled, and the diameter and gage length were measured to be 0.380 inch and 3.232 inches. Determine the ultimate tensile stress.

Match the equation ΣγiQi ≤ φRn to the correct design philosophy.

Match the letter on the left column (and on the image below) with the correct anatomical term on the right.

Bonus:  Your patient has an order to start heparin 16 units/kg/hr continuous IV infusion.  The patient weighs 165 pounds.  The pharmacy sends you a bag of heparin with a concentration of 25,000 units/250 mL.  At what rate will you set the pump in mL/hr?  

A client is receiving fluid replacement with lactated ringers after 40% of the body was burned 10 hours ago.  The assessment reveals temp 97.1 F, HR 122 bpm, BP 84/42, and urine output 25 mL for the last 2 hours.  The IV rate is currently 375 mL/h.  Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse request from the healthcare provider?

A column in a building is subjected to the following load effects. If ASD is used, what is the value of required strength, Ra?6 kips compression from dead load2 kips compression from roof live load4 kips compression from snow5 kips compression from wind

A column in a building is subjected to the following load effects. If LRFD is used, what is the value of required strength, Ru?7 kips compression from dead load7 kips compression from roof live load5 kips compression from snow7 kips compression from rain accumulated on the roof13 kips compression from wind

A client is receiving fluid resuscitation after a burn.  Which finding indicates that the fluid resuscitation is adequate for this client?