A 10 in x 1.5 in plate with two 15/16 -in holes, as shown in the figure below.

Determine the
net cross-sectional area and critical chain of holes.

Determine the tensile capacity of the 1⁄4-in. × 6-in. plate shown in the figure shown. The
joint is made with 5⁄8-in.-diameter bolts, the plate is ASTM A992, grade 50.
Determine the following for the joint shown in the figure, assuming the bolts are 3⁄4-in.
diameter and the angle and plate is ASTM A36.
a. Tensile capacity of the angle, and
b. Required gusset plate thickness to develop the tensile capacity of the angle
determined in part a.

Compute the tensile capacity for the ½ -in thick plate shown. The bolts are ¾ -in diameter
high-strength bolts. The steel is A36.
A C9 x 20 tension member is connected with 1 1/8-inch diameter bolts as shown. Fy = 50
ksi and Fu = 70 ksi. The member is subjected to the following service loads: dead load =
36 kips and live load = 110 kips. Determine whether the member has enough strength.
a) Use LRFD b) Use ASD
An L4 x 4 x 7/16 tension member is connected with ¾ -inch-diameter bolts as shown. Both
legs of the angle are connected. If A36 steel is used,
a) what is the design strength?
b) what is the allowable strength?
Design of a Single-Angle Tension Member (LRFD Method)
Using the LRFD method, design a tension member given the following parameters:
Service loads: PD = 40 kips, PL = 66 kips;
Single angle required;
Unbraced length, L = 20 ft.;
ASTM A36 steel; and
Two lines of four 3⁄4-in.-diameter bolts.

Solution:

1) Follow the process….then select an L-shape with properties that satisfy the gross
area (Ag) requirement as well as the radius of gyration “r”.

2) With your selected L-shape, check for block shear if it is adequate. (Note: You will be
the one to assume toe pitch and the gage). You can just copy the value of common
problems. Example: pitch = 3 in.; gage = 3 in. ; edge distance = 1.5 in.
Compression Members

Compute the design (ultimate) strength 𝑃𝑢 can be subjected to a W12 x 96 column which
has effective length of 15 feet and made from A36 steel. Use LRFD. Check your answer
using the values in Table 4-22 (Available Critical Stress for Compression Members) of the
AISC Manual.

Determine the LRFD design for the Fy = 46 ksi axially loaded W14 x 109 shown in the Figure.
(Note: solve by using Equations Method and Tables of Part 4 of the AISC).
Determine the design axial compression strength (LRFD) and the allowable compression
load (ASD) of the columns shown in the figure below. Confirm the results using AISCM
Table.
The column shown in the figure below is fabricated by welding a 3/8-inch by 4-inch cover
plate to the flange of a W18 x 65. Steel with Fy = 50 ksi is used for both components. The
effective length is 15 feet with respect to both axes. Assume that the components are
connected in such a way that the member is fully effective. Compute the strength based
on flexural buckling. Use ASD and LRFD methods.

A W14 x 74 od A992 steel has a length of 20 feet and pinned ends. Compute the design
compressive strength for LRFD and the allowable compressive strength for ASD.
Select the lightest W-shape that can resist a service dead load of 65 kips and a service
live load of 125 kips. The effective length is 20 feet. Use ASTM A992 steel. Consider ASD
and LRFD methods.

A W18 x 119 is used as a compression member with one end fixed and the other end pinned. The length
is 12 feet. What is the available compressive strength if A992 steel is used? Compute both the design
strength for LRFD and the allowable strength for ASD.

Using the LRFD method, select a W18 column of ASTM A36 steel, 26 ft. long, and subjected to a factored
axial load of 500 kips. Assume that the column is pinned at both ends
Flexural Members