Longitudinal welds of the reinforcing plates
|
lweld |
Length of weld |
|
Pu |
Compressive load of (1) plate = Fy . Ag |
|
Fy |
Yield strength of plate = 36 ksi |
|
Ag |
Gross area of (1) plate = 0.375 in x 8.0 in = 3.0 in2 |
|
ΦRn |
Weld design strength per inch of weld |