Tension members

12a-Solved problem 4-6-block shear for a C-Channel-2/2.

February 15, 2026May 15, 2021 by Maged kamel

Brief illustration - post 12A-tension members

Block shear for a C-Channel-2/2. In the post, we continue to estimate the gross areas for shear and finally get the ultimate load.

12-Solved problem 4-6-block shear for a C-Channel-1/2.

February 15, 2026May 10, 2021 by Maged kamel

Brief illustration - post 12-tension members

A Solved problem 4-6-P-ult with block shear. It is required to check the adequacy of a given C channel bolted to a plate against a given ultimate load.

11-A Solved problem 4-4, Pult without block shear.

February 14, 2026May 9, 2021 by Maged kamel

Brief illustration - post 11-tension members

Solved problem 4-4, how to check the adequacy of a channel connected to a gusset plate under a given Ultimate tension load? first case neglecting block shear.

10- Quickstart to the introduction to block shear resistance.

February 14, 2026May 1, 2021 by Maged kamel

Introduction to block shear and how to derive the expression? What is the recommended L/r slenderness ration?

9d- Effective area for a staggered bolted angle.

February 11, 2026April 5, 2021 by Maged kamel

Two solved problems, the first problem includes how to get an Effective area for a staggered bolted angle. Second includes how to find service load capacity .