PRELIM-TERM EXAM

STRUCTURAL STEEL AND TIMBER DESIGN

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I. Instruction: PROBLEM SOLVING: Provide solution on a separate bond paper (100 points)

1. What is the net area An for the tension member as shown in the figure?

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2. Determine the minimum net area of the plate shown in the figure, assuming 15/16 in, diameter holes
are located as shown:

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3. Determine the net area (An) for the angle given in figure below if 15/16 diameter holes are used?

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 4. A hole is drilled (or punched) by 1/16 inch greater than the normal diameter of the fastener (rivet or
bolt). Hole punching causes some damage to the edges of the hole to the amount of 1/32 inch from
each side. What will be the equivalent hole diameter?

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Prepared by: Noted by:

LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS, CE ENGR. ALBERT T. YANGA, MSCE,AR, MP

BSCE Faculty Program Head, Civil Engineering

Noted by:

ENGR. RHEALYN B. VALENZUELA, MSME

Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture

Approved by:

NOEL L. GUEVARA, Ph. D

VP for Academic Affairs