3.5-1 Block Shear The tension member is a PL × 5% of A242 steel. It is connected to a 3/8-in. thick gusset plate, also of A242 steel, with 3/4-inch diameter bolts as shown in Figure P3.5-1. Determine the nominal block shear strength of the tension member. 11/2" 2½" 11/2" 11/2" 3" 3" 11/2" FIGURE P3.5-1

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3.5-1
Block Shear
The tension member is a PL × 5% of A242 steel. It is connected to a 3/8-in. thick
gusset plate, also of A242 steel, with 3/4-inch diameter bolts as shown in Figure P3.5-1.
Determine the nominal block shear strength of the tension member.
11/2"
2½"
11/2"
11/2"
3"
3"
11/2"
FIGURE P3.5-1
Transcribed Image Text:3.5-1 Block Shear The tension member is a PL × 5% of A242 steel. It is connected to a 3/8-in. thick gusset plate, also of A242 steel, with 3/4-inch diameter bolts as shown in Figure P3.5-1. Determine the nominal block shear strength of the tension member. 11/2" 2½" 11/2" 11/2" 3" 3" 11/2" FIGURE P3.5-1
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