Determine the nominal strength for the following PL 5/8 x 9.5 plate of A36 steel with two holes for 3/4-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 3 in., b = 3.5 in., and c = 3 in.

When “unfolding” the legs of an angle, AISC specifies that any gage line crossing the heel of the angle be reduced by an amount equal to the angle’s _______.

The minimum Fy for A529 Grade 50 steel used in various structural shapes is _______.

Determine the nominal block shear strength of a L8 x 8 x 9/16 consisting of A36 steel that is attached through one leg to a gusset plate with two 7/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 4 in., b = 2 in., and c = 6.25 in.

Determine the shear lag factor U for a PL 1/2 x 7 consisting of A36 steel with a transverse weld to its flange only.

Determine the smallest net area for the following PL 3/4 x 10 plate with three holes for 5/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 1.5 in., b = 2 in., and c = 3 in.

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

Determine the shear lag factor U for a PL 1/2 x 7 consisting of A36 steel with two longitudinal welds of length L = 6 in.

Determine the net area for a C9 x 20 with four lines of 7/8-inch-diameter bolts. Each flange will contain one line of bolts, and the web will contain two lines of bolts. The bolts are not staggered.

Determine the nominal block shear strength of a L8 x 8 x 3/4 consisting of A36 steel that is attached through one leg to a gusset plate with two 1-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 4 in., b = 2 in., and c = 6.25 in.