ember with no holes is subjected to an axial load P, which is 40 percent dead load and 60 percent live load and a uniform service wind load of 2.40 k/ft. The member is 14 ft long, laterally braced at its ends only and bending is about the x-axis. Assume Cb=1.0, Fy=50 ksi and Fu=65 ksi. What is the maximum value of P for this member to be satisfactory? a.) LFRD

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A W12x30 tension member with no holes is subjected to an axial load P, which is 40 percent dead load and 60 percent live load and a uniform service wind load of 2.40 k/ft. The member is 14 ft long, laterally braced at its ends only and bending is about the x-axis. Assume Cb=1.0, Fy=50 ksi and Fu=65 ksi. What is the maximum value of P for this member to be satisfactory?

a.) LFRD 

b.) ASD

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