AD 379: Tying resistances of full depth end plates

An SCI member has pointed out some inconsistencies in the tying resistances for full depth end plates given in P358 Joints in steel construction; Simple joints to Eurocode 3 (2011). The tying resistance of standard full depth end plates are given on Pages T-42 to T-57, and follows the procedure laid out in check 11 (pages 79 and 80 of P358).

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