A double angle tension member L5 x 3 x 1/4, is connected to a gusset plate with 7/8 inch diameter bolts as shown in the figure. The steel used has Fy = 248.8 MPa and Fu = 400 MPa. The service loads are 35 kips for dead load and 15 kips for live load. Gross area of L5 x 3 x 1/4. Determine the effective net area, in sq.in.

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A double angle tension member L5 x 3 x 1/4, is connected to a gusset plate with 7/8 inch diameter bolts as shown in the figure. The steel used has Fy = 248.8 MPa and Fu = 400 MPa. The service loads are 35 kips for dead load and 15 kips for live load. Gross area of L5 x 3 x 1/4. Determine the effective net area, in sq.in.
A double angle tension member L5 x 3 x 1/4, is
connected to a gusset plate with 7/8 inch
diameter bolts as shown in the figure. The steel
used has Fy = 248.8 MPa and Fu = 400 MPa. The
service loads are 35 kips for dead load and 15
kips for live load. Gross area of L5 x 3 x 1/4
2 L5x3x4LLBB
(two angles, long legs
back-to-back)
O
5"
O
O
3"-
7/8-in.-diameter bolts
Determine the effective net area, in sq.in.
Answers in 3 decimal places.
Transcribed Image Text:A double angle tension member L5 x 3 x 1/4, is connected to a gusset plate with 7/8 inch diameter bolts as shown in the figure. The steel used has Fy = 248.8 MPa and Fu = 400 MPa. The service loads are 35 kips for dead load and 15 kips for live load. Gross area of L5 x 3 x 1/4 2 L5x3x4LLBB (two angles, long legs back-to-back) O 5" O O 3"- 7/8-in.-diameter bolts Determine the effective net area, in sq.in. Answers in 3 decimal places.
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