Question: Q 1 . ( 4 0 marks ) Tension Members: A channel, C 7 1 4 . 7 , is used as a tension member.

Q1.(40 marks) Tension Members: A channel, C 714.7, is used as a tension member. It is connected to a 58 inch thick gusset plate with 34 inch diameter bolts. Both tension member and gusset plate are made of A992 steel with Fy=50ksi and Fu=65ksi. Compute the design strength of the tension member by considering all the limit states? Consider the block shear for both tension member and gusset plate as shown in the below figures.
Block shear on tension member and gusset plate
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Q 1 . ( 4 0 marks ) Tension Members: A channel, C

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