The tension member shown is an L150 × 87.5 × 8. The bolts are 19 mm in diameter. If A36 steel is used, is the member adequate for a service dead load of 138 kN and a service live load of 138 kN? a. Use LRFD. b. Use ASD. 50 37.5 37.5 37.5 56.25 62.5

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The tension member shown is an L150 × 87.5 × 8. The bolts are 19 mm in diameter. If A36 steel is used, is the
member adequate for a service dead load of 138 kN and a service live load of 138 kN?
a. Use LRFD.
b. Use ASD.
50
37.5
37.5
37.5
56.25
62.5
Transcribed Image Text:The tension member shown is an L150 × 87.5 × 8. The bolts are 19 mm in diameter. If A36 steel is used, is the member adequate for a service dead load of 138 kN and a service live load of 138 kN? a. Use LRFD. b. Use ASD. 50 37.5 37.5 37.5 56.25 62.5
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