Plate # 6

TENSION MEMBER

Problem 1: A W 250 x 167 is used as tension member and the web is connected to a two
gusset plates by 16 mm bolts as shown in Figure ST – 008. Compute the effective net area
if the shear lag factor is computed using

1. the general formula

2. the alternative value

x 80 80

PL 12 mm x 180 mm
Properties of W 250 x 167:

A = 21,200 mm2 d = 290 mm bf = 264 mm tf = 31.8 mm tw = 19.2 mm x = 22.8 mm

Figure ST – 008

NOTE: for Problem 3, refer to table 3.5.

Problem 2: A W 150 x 24 is used as a tension member of a truss is connected by means

of 2 – 10 mm plates as shown on Figure ST – 009. The connection uses 8 mm bots with
the holes diameter is 2 mm larger than the bolt diameter. Shear lag factor U = 0.85. The
member carries a service dead load of 180 kN and a service live load of 110 kN. Assume
the gusset plate is strong enough to carry the load. Use Fy = 250 MPa and Fu = 400 MPa.

Properties of W 150 x 24:

A = 3,060 mm2 d = 160 mm bf = 102 mm tf = 10.3 mm tw = 6.6 mm

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 40 60 60

20

40 80

20
top & bottom plate

PL 10 mm x 80 mm
Figure ST – 009

1. Compute the allowable strength of the tension member by ASD.

2. Compute the design strength of the tension member by LRFD.
3. Is it safe to carry the above load combinations according to ASD?
4. Is it safe to carry the above load combinations according to LRFD?
5. Compute the allowable strength of the tension member for block shear by ASD.
6. Compute the allowable strength of the tension member for block shear by LRFD.

Problem 2: A W 250 x 167 is used as tension member and the web is connected to a two
gusset plates by 18 mm bolts as shown in Figure ST – 009. Use A 36 steel with Fy = 250
MPa and Fu = 400 MPa. Hole diameter is 3 mm larger than the bolt diameter.

40 80 80

150

PL 12 mm x 180 mm
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 Properties of W 250 x 167:

A = 21,200 mm2 d = 290 mm bf = 264 mm tf = 31.8 mm tw = 19.2 mm

Figure ST – 009

1. Compute the allowable strength of the tension member by ASD.

2. Compute the design strength of the tension member by LRFD.
3. Is it safe to carry the above load combinations according to ASD?
4. Is it safe to carry the above load combinations according to LRFD?
5. Compute the allowable strength of the tension member for block shear by ASD.
6. Compute the allowable strength of the tension member for block shear by LRFD.

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