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What is block shear failure?
Think about how a tension member reacts to forces.
Name one factor that influences block shear failure.
Consider the importance of how members connect.
What primarily causes block shear failure?
Think about how too much tension affects a material.
True or False: Block shear failure can only occur in steel structures.
Consider where connections are critical, not just steel.
A tension member connects to a gusset plate with two bolts of 0.75 in. diameter through its 4 in. wide section. If the applied load is 5,000 pounds, calculate the net area for the tension member.
Remember to calculate the area of the bolts and subtract from the total area.
Discuss how changing the material from A36 steel to A572 steel would impact block shear failure risk in a given member.
Consider differences in material strength and how they affect structural capacity.
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