The A36 tension member shown in is connected with three 2-in. bolts. Determine its allowable strength considering both block shear and ten- sile capacity. 3/2 in. ++ L6 X 4x (A = 4.75 in.², x for unconnected leg = 0.987 in.) Shear plane. Tension plane T T -2 in. 2 in. 4 in. 4 in.

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The A36 tension member shown in
- is connected with three 2-in.
bolts. Determine its allowable strength considering both block shear and ten-
sile capacity.
31/2 in. +
L6 x 4 x 1/ -
(A = 4.75 in.², x for
unconnected leg = 0.987 in.)
Shear plane
Tension plane
T
T
+
- 2/1/2
in.
2 in.
4 in.
4 in.
Transcribed Image Text:The A36 tension member shown in - is connected with three 2-in. bolts. Determine its allowable strength considering both block shear and ten- sile capacity. 31/2 in. + L6 x 4 x 1/ - (A = 4.75 in.², x for unconnected leg = 0.987 in.) Shear plane Tension plane T T + - 2/1/2 in. 2 in. 4 in. 4 in.
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