Determine the shear lag factor U for a L8 x 8 x 3/4 consisting of A36 steel with two longitudinal welds of length L = 7 in. and one transverse weld.

Using the Steel Construction Manual, determine the cross sectional area of a W16x57 member.

Determine the nominal strength for the following PL 1/2 x 10.5 plate of A36 steel with two holes for 5/8-inch-diameter bolts. Assume a = 3 in., b = 4.5 in., and c = 2 in.

Determine the shear lag factor U for a PL 5/8 x 8 consisting of A36 steel with two longitudinal welds of length L = 5 in.

Using the Steel Construction Manual, A992 steel is preferred for which structural shape?

Determine the net area for an MC12 x 35 with five lines of 5/8-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.

Determine the shear lag factor U for a C12 x 30 consisting of A36 steel with two longitudinal heel welds of length L = 6 in.

Determine the shear lag factor U for a C8 x 11.5 consisting of A36 steel with two longitudinal heel welds of length L = 6 in.

When looking at all the possibilities of failure for a staggered bolt pattern, the failure line with _______ controls the design.

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