A tension member is comprised of a W18 x 40 section of A36 steel, as shown. The top and bottom flanges have bolt holes a
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A tension member is comprised of a W18 x 40 section of A36 steel, as shown. The top and bottom flanges have bolt holes as shown for 3/4" bolts. Determine the tensile strength of the member considering yielding of the gross cross sectional area AND rupture at the bolt holes. Use bolts hole clearance of 1/16". (20 pts) in. 2 in. 4 in. 4 in. O O O bf