ToadJones, thanks for the response...seems like I am mixing apples and oranges in my thoughts.
Spats, if I may ask you a follow up question...how do you calculate the load that would cause the bolt to yield then? Would that simply be Fy*Ab?
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I have a few concerns regarding table J3-1 and Table 7-2 of AISC 2010. From what I understand and calc'd, table 7-2 is in accordance to section J3.6 (Tensile and Shear Strength of bolts and threaded parts). Table 7-2 is basically calculating the different possible bolts and...
Thank you very much Jed for your insightful response. You nailed my assumption spot on with the anchors acting as a unit, because this is how my system is acting like.
I do have a follow up question regarding your second answer. Like I said before, I am new to this game and I am not quite sure...
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This is my first time posting on eng-tips...this site has been a good source of information for me in times of need so thank you all who have contributed to my education as I begin my path as a professional SE.
I do need some clarification with appendix D of ACI 2011 (or 2008). It...
