(Solved): 3. A PL- \( 1 \times 7 \) of \( A 36 \) steel is welded to a gusset plate as shown in the illustrat ...
3. A PL- \( 1 \times 7 \) of \( A 36 \) steel is welded to a gusset plate as shown in the illustration above. The plate supports a tensile load of 93 kips. Determine the required plate thickness and weld size if the effective length of the weld is 15 in. Use an E70 electrode.