8 - 92 BOLTS, WELDS, AND CONNECTED ELEMENTS

Table 8-27.
Dimensions and Weights of Clevises

D w p b

n a

Grip

Grip = plate thickness + ¼ in.

t
Thread: UNC Class 2B
Dimensions, in. Weight, Design Strength
Clevis Number Max. D Max. p b n a w t pounds φR n*, kips
2 5⁄ 3⁄ 17 ⁄16 5⁄8 37 ⁄8 11 ⁄16 5⁄ (+ 1 ⁄32, −0) 1 5.25
8 4 16
2 1 ⁄2 7⁄
8 11 ⁄2 21 ⁄2 11⁄8 4 11 ⁄4 5⁄
16 (+ ⁄32, −0)
1 2 11.3
3 13 ⁄8 13 ⁄4 3 15 ⁄16 5 11 ⁄2 1 ⁄ (+ 1 ⁄
2 32, −0) 4 22.5
3 1 ⁄2 11 ⁄2 2 31 ⁄2 15⁄8 6 13 ⁄4 1 ⁄ (+ 1 ⁄
2 32, −0) 6 27.0
4 13 ⁄4 21 ⁄4 4 13⁄4 6 2 1 ⁄ (+ 1 ⁄
2 32, −0) 8 31.5
5 2 21 ⁄2 5 21⁄4 7 21 ⁄2 5 ⁄ (+ 1 ⁄
8 16, −0) 16 56.4
6 21 ⁄2 3 6 23⁄4 8 3 3 ⁄ (+ 3 ⁄
4 32, −0) 26 81.0
7 3 33 ⁄4 7 3 9 31 ⁄2 7 ⁄ (+ 1 ⁄ −0)
8 8, 36 103
8 4 4 8 4 10 4 1 ⁄2 (+ ⁄8, −0)
1 1 80 203
Notes:
Weights and dimensions of clevises are typical; products of all suppliers are essentially similar. User shall verify
with the manufacturer that product meets design-strength specifications above.
*Tabulated design strengths for comparison with factored loads are based on φ=0.3. To determine safe working
load (kips) for comparison with service loads, divide tabular design strength by 1.5. Safe working load, then,
corresponds to a 5:1 factor of safety using maximum pin diameter.

Tu = tensile force in the anchor rod, kips

When the concrete cone intersects an edge of the pedestal or the cone from another
anchor rod, the effective area of concrete is reduced; refer to the AISC Design Guide
Column Base Plates (DeWolf and Ricker, 1990) and Marsh and Burdette (1985).
Marsh and Burdette (1985) showed that the head of the anchor rod usually provides
sufficient anchorage and the use of an additional washer or plate does not add significantly
to the anchorage. The nut and threading shown in Figure 8-14c is acceptable in lieu of a
bolt head. The nut should be welded to the rod to prevent the rod from turning out when
the top nut is tightened.
For the design of anchor rods for shear or a combination of tension and shear, see AISC
Design Guide Column Base Plates (DeWolf and Ricker, 1990), Fisher (1981), Shipp and
Haninger (1983), and ACI 349.

OTHER MECHANICAL FASTENERS

Clevises
Dimensions, weights, and design strengths of clevises are listed in Table 8-27. Compat-
ability of clevises with various rods and pins is given in Table 8-28.
Turnbuckles
Dimensions, weights, and design strengths of turnbuckles are listed in Table 8-29.

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