Question $2$

$10220323$

$(20$ marks$)$

A $4$ m long tension element in a truss is made up of $10220323$ structural T connected as shown in Fig Q$2-1.$ The element carries a live load of $300$ kN and a permanent load of $240$ kN and is connected to the gusset plate using M$20$ bolts with the holes being drilled. Ignoring bolt limit states and those associated with bearing:

a$)$ Check if the tensile resistance of the structural T is adequate.

$[16$ marks$]$

b$)$ What other design considerations should be taken into account for tension members? Check if the connected element meets those design requirements

$[4$ marks$]$