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Load Eccentricity in Bolts of Steel Bracing

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Kaito901

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Good day. I have a question regarding the calculation of bolt strength in steel brace connections, such as vertical braces. Should I consider force eccentricity when the centroid of the bolt group is not aligned with the line of action of the force?
 
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