Local anesthesia can be used to minimize pain during direct arthrography.

Determine the smallest net area for the following PL 7/8 x 10 plate with three holes for 5/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 1.5 in., b = 1 in., and c = 4 in.

Determine the net area for an L7 x 4 x 5/8 with two lines of 7/8-inch-diameter bolts in the long leg and one line of 7/8-inch-diameter bolts in the short leg. The bolts are not staggered.

When more than one failure pattern is conceivable, the one with the smallest load capacity should be used.

Fine Needle Biopsy has increased the risk of false positive findings.

Determine the net area for an L8 x 4 x 1 with two lines of 3/4-inch-diameter bolts in the long leg and one line of 3/4-inch-diameter bolts in the short leg. The bolts are not staggered.

The minimum Fu for A36 steel used in various structural shapes is _______.

Weld 2 is a _______ weld.

Determine the nominal strength for the following PL 7/8 x 7.5 plate of A36 steel with two holes for 5/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 2 in., b = 3.5 in., and c = 3.5 in.

If a tension connection is made with bolts, the reduction in cross-sectional area is _______ if the fasteners are arranged in a staggered pattern.