Practice Geometric Considerations - 4 | 16. STRUCTURAL MATERIALS | Structural Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is net area?

💡 Hint: Think of it as the effective area that bears the load.

Question 2

Easy

Why are staggered holes beneficial?

💡 Hint: Consider the concept of redundancy in structural design.

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Question 1

What is net area?

  • The total cross-sectional area
  • Gross area minus the hole area
  • The area after manufacturing

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when holes are drilled into a material.

Question 2

True or False: Staggered holes do not increase the strength of a connection.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider why staggered patterns might be used in load-bearing situations.

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Question 1

A structural member with a gross area of 25 square inches has four holes of diameter 1 inch. What is the net area?

💡 Hint: Calculate the area of each hole and multiply by the number.

Question 2

Design a connection for an angle with an effective net area requirement of 0.75. If the angle's gross area is 20 square inches, how many bolts do you need?

💡 Hint: Remember to account for the effective area needed.

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