Tension capacity of steel section

This calculation determines the yield and ultimate tension capacity of a steel section

Input:

steel in tension

Output:

    Definitions
    • ϕ = Resistance factor
    • Fu = Ultimate strength of base metal
    • Fy = Yield strength of steel
    • Ag = Gross area of cross section
    • An = Net area of cross section
    Calculate the tension yield capacity
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    Calculate the ultimate tension capacity
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    Calculate the governing capacity
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