Examiner: Mr. M Ngonyama Moderator: Mrs. M Mulaudzi
Marks: 45 External Moderator: Ms. Sole Weight of Assessment: 35% Duration: 2 hours Open Book Test This test consists of 6 pages, 1 cover pages, 2 content pages and 3 appendix pages.
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Question 1 A Tapper flange channel C100 x 50 shown in Figure 1 is connected to a gusset plate with a E70XX 8 mm weld. Calculate the design tensile resistance of the angle. Use S355JR steel grade.
Note: Check all possible failure modes
Figure 1: Gusset Plate Connection
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2 STR2601 Major Test 1 2023
Question 2
A T-section cut from 229 x 191 x 34 kg/m is made from 457 x 191 x 90 kg/m I-section, used as a column is subjected to axial compression due to the position of the member on the structure. If the column of 4500 mm length is fixed on one end and pinned on the other end. Determine the compressive resistance of the section.
