I want to know if anyone has information on some of the variables in this equation. I am unsure what they are exactly. The equation is
U=Pr/(Ag*Fc)+Mr/(S*Fc)
where
Pr= required axial strength in chord
Mr= required flexural strength in chord
Fc= Available stress
S= chord elastic section...
I am trying to analyze a davit constructed with pipe sections. To do this I have been using a couple things, Design Guide 24: Hollow Structural Section Connections, along with AISC 13th Edition Manual. The problem I am having is that in the examples of y connection analysis the forces are given...