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Problems: Problem 1. Consider the connection between an angle and a gusset plate in a through plate girder cross bracing. Compute both the tensile yielding and tensile fracture capacities. Hint: you can flatten or open the angle and treat it as a plate (and use the total length depth+ top flange width - angle width) Fy 50ksi Fus70 ksi 5/8"bolts ASTM A588 Gr. 50 Edge distance top flange 2 %" Edge distance web 3" Vertical distance 3" Stager, s-1" 000 L8x4x1/2) Figure 1. (a) DPG section view; (b) DPG picture; (c) DPG connection perspective; (d) angle to gusset plate connection

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