Problem 1 A splice is made in a 360UB44.7 tension member by bolting it to plate on both sides of the web. Check the structural capacity under pure tension (maximum tension force T) using the section shown below (not to scale) by considering all the possible failure modes
1) Tension capacity of UB section and plates (neglect block shear failure);
2) Failure of the bolts (bolt shear, plate crushing and tearout);
3) Failure of the welds (the welds are SP welds and the electrode E48XX/W50X; its leg length is 6mm);
4) Considering all the failure modes, what will be the allowable tensile load on this structural arrangement?
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Note: Design capacities for bolts and welds can be taken from tables in textbook. Assume threads are included in all the shear plane(s).