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3- Solved problem 3-1-Nominal strength of a plate.

October 21, 2024January 29, 2021 by Maged kamel

Solved problem 3-1 for nominal strength, how to estimate the LRFD and ASD tensile nominal strength?two cases will be considered yielding and rupture.

2- Easy approach to solved problems for net area estimation.

January 5, 2026January 28, 2021 by Maged kamel

How to estimate the net area for plate members? solved problems 3-1& 3-2 for plate members, and how to consider the zigzag line of fasteners?

22-Modification to Alignment Chart for Braced Frame.

July 16, 2025January 20, 2021 by Maged kamel

The alignment chart for the sidesway inhibited.

Modification to Alignment chart for the braced frame, the three cases for m modified for the braced frames.

5A- Second solved problem-LU decomposition-3×3 matrix

January 25, 2026January 20, 2021 by Maged kamel

Second solved problem-LU decomposition-3×3 matrix-part 1-Find L and U.

The second solved problem-LU decomposition for the 3×3 matrices, how to get x,y,z values for three simultaneous equations?

29- Moment redistribution for Continuous steel beams.

April 6, 2025January 20, 2021 by Maged kamel

Brief description of post 29-Moment redistribution-0.90 rule.

Introduction to the moment redistribution For Continuous Steel Beams. What are the different types of bending moments for different end conditions and different loading?

1B-Review of AISC table 2-5 for plates.

January 5, 2026January 18, 2021 by Maged kamel

A review of AISC table 2-5 for plates including the differences between CM#14 and CM #15 and a review of table 1-7a for Workable gauges for angles.

21-Solved problem 4-16 for k value using the French equation.

July 12, 2025January 15, 2021 by Maged kamel

Solved problem 4-16 for k of unbraced frame by french equation.

Solved Problem 4-16 For K Factor,by-using-french-equation for the unbraced frame with different end conditions, and how to estimate the k values?

5- First solved problem-LU decomposition for the 3×3 matrix

December 14, 2025January 15, 2021 by Maged kamel

First solved problem-LU decomposition for the 3x3 matrix.

This post illustrates the first solved problem-LU decomposition for the 3×3 matrix. Step by step guide to solve 3 simultaneous equations by the LU method?