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Slide deck for CELE Steel & Timber Design — Steel Tension Members. These slides are built for quick visual review, highlighting the key concepts, formulas, and question patterns from this chapter of the CELE 2026 syllabus.

Exam context

For the Civil Engineer Licensure Examination, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Civil Engineering tests Steel & Timber Design under a "Core" label, with Steel Tension Members in the 1st slot across 5 chapters. CELE candidates must clear the 70% weighted average, no sub-test below 50% cut on the 2026 paper, which draws about a meaningful share of Steel & Timber Design questions. Date to watch: May and November 2026.

Steel Tension Members - Slides

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Introduction: Tension Members in Steel Design

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Two Limit States for Tension Member Design

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Tensile Yielding on Gross Section (LRFD)

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Tensile Rupture on Net Section (LRFD)

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Computing Net Area: Simple (Straight) Path

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Computing Net Area: Staggered Holes

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The Shear-Lag Factor U

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AISC Table D3.1: Typical U Values

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Design Strength Summary & Comparison

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Worked Example 1: Simple Plate with Straight Holes

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Worked Example 2: Plate with Staggered Holes

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Worked Example 3: Angle Tension Member with Shear-Lag Reduction

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Block Shear Rupture (Brief Introduction)

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Slenderness Considerations for Tension Members

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Tension Member Design Process Summary

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Common Examination Errors & Pitfalls

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Key Takeaways & Learning Objectives Summary

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