Determine the lightest W 12 (A36) section suitable for a 8 m long W-shape member to carry an axial tensile load of 1,900 kN. It is assumed that there will be two lines of holes for 20 mm diameter bolts in each flange. There will be at least three bolts in each line. Use ASEP Steel Handbook for the selection of the design section.

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Determine the lightest W 12 (A36) section suitable for a 8 m long W-shape member to carry an axial tensile load of
1,900 kN. It is assumed that there will be two lines of holes for 20 mm diameter bolts in each flange. There will be at
least three bolts in each line. Use ASEP Steel Handbook for the selection of the design section.
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the lightest W 12 (A36) section suitable for a 8 m long W-shape member to carry an axial tensile load of 1,900 kN. It is assumed that there will be two lines of holes for 20 mm diameter bolts in each flange. There will be at least three bolts in each line. Use ASEP Steel Handbook for the selection of the design section.
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