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A PL 3/8 X 6 tension member is welded to a gusset plate as shown in Figure P3.2-2. The steel has a yield stress Fy = 50 ksi and an ultimate tensile stress Fu = 65 ksi. Assume that Ae =Ag and compute

a. the design strength for LRFD

b. the allowable strength for ASD

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