Select the lightest WT4 shape to be used as a 20 ft long tension member to resist the of dead load, D=40 k, live load, L=60 k, snow load, PS=25 k, and earthquake, E=110 k. The connection is two lines of bolts through the flange with three 3/4-in ∅ bolts in each line spaced at 3 in on center. Use A992 Grade 50 steel. Neglect block shear.

Select the lightest WT4 shape to be used as a 20 ft long tension member to resist the of dead load, D=40 k, live load, L=60 k, snow load, PS=25 k, and earthquake, E=110 k. The connection is two lines of bolts through the flange with three 3/4-in ∅ bolts in each line spaced at 3 in on center. Use A992 Grade 50 steel. Neglect block shear.

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Chapter8: Applications Of Plane Stress (pressure Vessels, Beams, And Combined Loadings)

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