Question: An 1 1 - foot long, 4 x 8 , No . 1 Hem - Fir member is to be used to carry an axial

An 11-foot long, 4x8, No.1 Hem-Fir member is to be used to carry an axial tension load of 23 kips and a distributed transverse load of 180 plf. The member has full lateral support and is fastened at each end with a single row of 3/4" diameter bolts through the short dimension, with a 1/8" hole clearance. The member is manufactured and used at 10% moisture content, and is critically loaded with wind load. Assuming that the connection is adequate, determine the adequacy of the member. Do not check shear or deflection.

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