Erratum
Figure 2(b) and Figure 3(b) in the article incorrectly show the bearing area (Aef,sl) as a T-shaped configuration. This configuration is only relevant when stiffeners are used.
Since the shear lug in these illustrations does not include stiffeners, the bearing area (Aef,sl) should be shown as a rectangular configuration. If stiffeners are installed, the leading edge of the stiffener and the area of the shear lug extending 2tsl on either side of the stiffener would be included in Aef,sl. The author apologizes for any confusion this may have caused. (This Erratum has been added to the online version of the article, www.STRUCTUREmag.org.)
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