Determine the smallest net area for the following PL 3/4 x 11 plate with three holes for 7/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 2 in., b = 3.5 in., and c = 2.5 in.

Determine the smallest net area for the following PL 1/2 x 9 plate with three holes for 7/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 2 in., b = 2.5 in., and c = 4 in.

The Fu for A572 Grade 55 steel used in various structural shapes is _______.

Determine the smallest net area for the following PL 5/8 x 8 plate with three holes for 5/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 1 in., b = 3 in., and c = 3.5 in.

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 5/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 3 in., b = 1.5 in., and c = 6.25 in.

Determine the nominal strength for the following PL 7/16 x 8 plate of A36 steel with two holes for 3/4-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 2.5 in., b = 3 in., and c = 2 in.

Determine the net area for an MC12 x 35 with five lines of 7/8-inch-diameter bolts. Each flange will contain one line of bolts, and the web will contain three lines of bolts. The bolts are not staggered.

Using the Steel Construction Manual, A53 steel is preferred for which structural shape?

Determine the shear lag factor U for a PL 3/8 x 5 consisting of A36 steel with a transverse weld to its flange only.

Determine the nominal strength for the following PL 7/8 x 9 plate of A36 steel with two holes for 3/4-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 2.5 in., b = 4 in., and c = 2 in.