So there is this problem in the PE structural practice exam (NCEES). And I did my calculations and I'm not getting the same result.
The "official" solution is this:
Now here is my approach.
This is a simple AISC 360-10 F11 Rectangular bar yielding check.
The leg that has the load will bend...
From IBC 2012:
From Guide to the wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7-10:
From ASCE 7-10 Commentary:
The difference between sqrt(1.6) and sqrt(0.6) is something that a lot of engineers seem to accept as an acceptable 2% difference, why make a big deal?. Fair enough, the calculated values...
From ASCE 7-16 Section C26.5-1:
The wind speeds used in the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale are defined in terms of a sustained wind speed with a 1-min averaging time at 33 ft (10 m) over open water. The ASCE 7 standard by comparison uses a 3-s gust speed at 33 ft (10 m) above ground in...
