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If a tension connection is made with bolts, the reduction in cross-sectional area is _______ if the fasteners are arranged in a staggered pattern.

What is the maximum suggested slenderness ratio for tension members in the AISC specification?

Determine the net area for a C9 x 20 with five lines of 5/8-inch-diameter bolts. Each flange will contain one line of bolts, and the web will contain three lines of bolts. The bolts are not staggered.

Determine the nominal strength for the following PL 3/8 x 6 plate of A36 steel with two holes for 3/4-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 1.5 in., b = 3 in., and c = 1.5 in.

Determine the nominal strength for the following PL 1/2 x 10.5 plate of A36 steel with two holes for 3/4-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 3 in., b = 4.5 in., and c = 1.5 in.

Determine the shear lag factor U for a WT9 x 30 consisting of A992 steel with a transverse weld to its flange only.

Determine the net area for a C15 x 50 with four lines of 5/8-inch-diameter bolts. Each flange will contain one line of bolts, and the web will contain two lines of bolts. The bolts are not staggered.

Determine the nominal strength for the following PL 3/4 x 11 plate of A36 steel with two holes for 7/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 2 in., b = 4.5 in., and c = 2 in.

Using the Steel Construction Manual, A53 steel is preferred for which structural shape?

When calculating U = 1 – x/L for a connection that has weld segments of different lengths in the direction of the load, the L is the average length of the segments.