Tension members

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

February 11, 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?

February 14, 2026January 10, 2021 by Maged kamel

AISC Table 2-4 for various steel- shapes The main difference in Table 2-4 between CM#14 and CM#15.

February 14, 2026January 8, 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.

February 14, 2026December 20, 2020 by Maged kamel

Introduction to Tension members-part 2, how to estimate net area. The definition of net area, net effective area.

February 18, 2026December 18, 2020 by Maged kamel

Introduction to tension members. What are the various types of fracture of tension members? The damage due to the punching of a hole.