Question $1(60$ Points$)$

Two steel plate tension members have been connected using $0\mathrm{.}63$ inch diameter bolts arranged in an equally$-$

spaced $1($number of rows$)$ by $1($number of columns$)$ rectangular formation. Both plates have a thickness

equal to $\frac{1}{1}$ in$.$ Take $F_u$ value as $42\mathrm{.}3d$ ksi, clear distance for each edge bolt as $0\mathrm{.}112a$ in$,$ and the clear

distance for the other bolts as $1\mathrm{.}613$in$.$

a$)$Sketch the connection showing all the details and measurements with units, using your own values.

b$)$Find the maximum allowable service dead load and live load assuming live load is twice as much as dead

load. Consider ASD if your Student ID ends in an EVEN number. Use LRFD if it ends in an ODD

number.my

student number ends with odd number please use LRFD