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Steel connections
Data
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Connection name : CVR_CBF

Connection ID : 1
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Family: Chevron - Braces (CVR)

Type: Gusset
Description: SBR2

GENERAL INFORMATION
Connector

MEMBERS
Actual members
Upper gusset : No
Lower gusset : Yes
Stiffen gusset : No
Beam
General
Section : BH 700x400x19x40x344kg/m
Material : SN490YB
Lower left brace
General
Section : RHB 414x405x18x28x232kg/m
Material : SN490YB
Brace slope angle (degrees) : 45
L: Length : 3m
Additional geometric data
wpx: WP horizontal displacement : 0 mm
wpy: WP vertical displacement : 0 mm
Le: Minimum distance to other members : 50.8 mm
L1: Left distance : 50.8 mm
L2: Right distance : 50.8 mm
LH: Length on beam : 1000 mm
Lower right brace
General
Section : RHB 414x405x18x28x232kg/m
Material : SN490YB
Brace slope angle (degrees) : 45

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 L: Length : 3m
Additional geometric data
wpx: WP horizontal displacement : 0 mm
wpy: WP vertical displacement : 0 mm
Le: Minimum distance to other members : 50.8 mm
L1: Left distance : 50.8 mm
L2: Right distance : 50.8 mm
LH: Length on beam : 954.42 mm

INTERFACES
Lower gusset
General
tp: Thickness : 30 mm
Material : A572 Gr50
LV: Length over vertical limit : 1412.42 mm
LH: Length on beam : 1556.73 mm
Bottom gusset-to-beam connection
Connection type to beam : Directly welded
Directly welded
Welding electrode to beam : E70XX TAIWAN
D: Weld size to beam (1/16 in) : 10
Lower left brace
General
Reinforce brace section : No
Gusset-to-Brace connection
sbB: Setback : 10 mm
With angles : Yes
With plates : Yes
Claw angles
Angle section : 2L 200×200×25
Material : SN490YB
Angle long leg side on gusset : No
nr: Rows of Bolts : 8
gt: Transverse spacing between bolt groups : 200 mm
g: Gage - transverse center-to-center spacing : 75 mm
Bolts : M24 A325 X
Hole type : Standard (STD)
Leh: Longitudinal distance to edge : 50 mm
Lev: Transverse distance to the angle edge : 50 mm
Web shear plates
Description : PL 1.4x17 1/2x81
Material : A572 Gr50
Bolts : M24 A325 X
Hole type : Standard (STD)
nc: Transverse bolt rows : 5
nr: Longitudinal bolt rows : 2
s: Pitch - longitudinal center-to-center spacing : 75 mm
g: Gage - transverse center-to-center spacing : 75 mm
Leh: Longitudinal distance to edge : 50 mm
Lev: Transverse distance to edge : 50 mm
tp: Plate thickness : 14 mm
Double plate : Yes
Eccentricity : 0 mm
Lower right brace
General
Reinforce brace section : No
Gusset-to-Brace connection
sbB: Setback : 10 mm
With angles : Yes
With plates : Yes
Claw angles
Angle section : 2L 200×200×25
Material : A572 Gr50
Angle long leg side on gusset : No
Bolts : M24 A325 X
Hole type : Standard (STD)
nr: Rows of Bolts : 8
gt: Transverse spacing between bolt groups : 200 mm
s: Pitch - longitudinal center-to-center spacing : 75 mm
Leh: Longitudinal distance to edge : 50 mm
Lev: Transverse distance to the angle edge : 50 mm

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Web shear plates
Description : PL 1.4x17 1/2x81
Material : A572 Gr50
Bolts : M24 A325 X
Hole type : Standard (STD)
nc: Transverse bolt rows : 5
nr: Longitudinal bolt rows : 2
s: Pitch - longitudinal center-to-center spacing : 75 mm
g: Gage - transverse center-to-center spacing : 75 mm
Leh: Longitudinal distance to edge : 50 mm
Lev: Transverse distance to edge : 50 mm
tp: Plate thickness : 14 mm
Double plate : Yes
Eccentricity : 0 mm

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Results
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Connection name : CVR_CBF

Connection ID : 1
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Family: Chevron - Braces (CVR)

Type: Gusset
Description: SBR2
Design code: AISC 360-16 LRFD

DEMANDS
Beam Pu
Description Pu Vu Mu33 Brace1 Brace2 Brace3 Brace4 Load type
[KN] [KN] [KN*m] [KN] [KN] [KN] [KN]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LC1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4400.00 -4400.00 Design
SLC1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4400.00 -4400.00 Seismic
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Interface between Gusset - Bottom left brace

Connection: Claw angle
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type How is
[KN] DEMANDS force
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1684.08 LC1 Design is calculated ?
4116.42 SLC1 Seismic
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References

Angle
Longitudinal edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Longitudinal center-to-center spacing (pitch) [mm] 75.00 64.00 304.80 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5
Angle (Brace side)
Transverse edge distance [mm] 115.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Angle (Gusset side)
Transverse edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Angle (Brace side)

Bolts shear [KN] 2526.55 4116.42 SLC1 1.63 Tables (7-1..14)
Yielding strength due to axial load [KN] 5568.75 4116.42 SLC1 0.74 Eq. J4-1
Tension rupture [KN] 5645.11 4116.42 SLC1 0.73 Eq. J4-2
Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 10230.86 4116.42 SLC1 0.40 Eq. J3-6
Brace
Bolt bearing on brace [KN] 11458.56 4116.42 SLC1 0.36 Eq. J3-6

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 Block shear (on brace) [KN] 5809.95 4116.42 SLC1 0.71 Eq. J4-5
Bock shear rupture at brace flange [KN] 6874.88 4116.42 SLC1 0.60 Eq. J4-5
Gusset
Bolt bearing on gusset [KN] 5614.32 4116.42 SLC1 0.73 Eq. J3-6
Block shear (on gusset) [KN] 4615.57 4116.42 SLC1 0.89 Eq. J4-5
Block shear on gusset [KN] 11257.00 10754.96 SLC1 0.96 Eq. J4-5

Ratio 1.63

Connection: Splice plate

DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type How is
[KN]
DEMANDS force
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1031.83 LC1 Design is calculated ?
2522.12 SLC1 Seismic
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References

Splice plate
Transverse edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Longitudinal edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Longitudinal center-to-center spacing (pitch) [mm] 75.00 64.00 304.80 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5
Transverse center-to-center spacing (gage) [mm] 75.00 64.00 304.80 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Splice plate
Bolts shear [KN] 3158.19 2522.12 SLC1 0.80 Tables (7-1..14)
Tension yielding [KN] 1520.29 2522.12 SLC1 1.66 Eq. J4-1
Tension rupture [KN] 1105.59 2522.12 SLC1 2.28 Eq. J4-2
Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 6429.21 2522.12 SLC1 0.39 Eq. J3-6
Outside block shear [KN] 3161.44 2522.12 SLC1 0.80 Eq. J4-5
Inside block shear [KN] 2926.16 2522.12 SLC1 0.86 Eq. J4-5
Brace
Block shear rupture at brace web [KN] 2262.41 2522.12 SLC1 1.11 [10]
Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 4518.95 2522.12 SLC1 0.56 Eq. J3-6
Gusset
Block shear on gusset [KN] 3135.17 2522.12 SLC1 0.80 Eq. J4-5
Bolt bearing under axial load [KN] 6888.44 2522.12 SLC1 0.37 Eq. J3-6

Ratio 2.28

Checks for gusset and brace

REQUIRED RESISTANCE OF BRACED CONNECTIONS
Requirement Value
[KN]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Required tensile strength 10754.96
Required compressive strength 11156.18
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References

Slenderness 29.32 -- 200.00 AISC 341 Sec. F2.5b.

Flange local buckling NAN 0.00 7.48 Seismic Manual Table
I-8-1,
Seismic Manual Table
D1.1
Local web buckling 23.00 0.00 37.14 Seismic Manual Table
I-8-1,
Seismic Manual Table
D1.1
Gusset plate plastic hinge length (2t) [mm] 60.00 60.00 120.00

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace
Yielding strength due to axial load [KN] 8799.52 4400.00 LC1 0.50 Eq. J4-1
Tension rupture [KN] 10256.29 10754.96 SLC1 1.05 Seismic Manual p.3-54
Gusset
Tension yielding on the Whitmore section [KN] 12288.42 10754.96 SLC1 0.88 Eq. J4-1

Ratio 1.05
How is
DEMANDS force
is calculated ?
Interface between Gusset - Bottom right brace
Connection: Claw angle
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[KN]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-1684.08 LC1 Design
-4269.98 SLC1 Seismic
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References

Angle
Longitudinal edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Longitudinal center-to-center spacing (pitch) [mm] 75.00 64.00 304.80 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5
Angle (Brace side)
Transverse edge distance [mm] 115.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Angle (Gusset side)
Transverse edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Angle (Brace side)

Bolts shear [KN] 2526.55 4269.98 SLC1 1.69 Tables (7-1..14)
Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 9357.20 4269.98 SLC1 0.46 Eq. J3-6
Buckling [KN] 11634.56 8539.97 SLC1 0.73 Eq. E3-1
Brace
Bolt bearing on brace [KN] 11458.56 4269.98 SLC1 0.37 Eq. J3-6
Gusset
Bolt bearing on gusset [KN] 5614.32 4269.98 SLC1 0.76 Eq. J3-6

Ratio 1.69

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 Connection: Splice plate
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[KN]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-1031.83 LC1 Design
-2616.21 SLC1 Seismic
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References

Splice plate
Transverse edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Longitudinal edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Longitudinal center-to-center spacing (pitch) [mm] 75.00 64.00 304.80 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5
Transverse center-to-center spacing (gage) [mm] 75.00 64.00 304.80 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Splice plate
Bolts shear [KN] 3158.19 2616.21 SLC1 0.83 Tables (7-1..14)
Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 6429.21 2616.21 SLC1 0.41 Eq. J3-6
Compression [KN] 1520.29 2616.21 SLC1 1.72 Sec. J4.4
Brace
Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 4518.95 2616.21 SLC1 0.58 Eq. J3-6
Gusset
Bolt bearing under axial load [KN] 6888.44 2616.21 SLC1 0.38 Eq. J3-6

Ratio 1.72

Checks for gusset and brace

REQUIRED RESISTANCE OF BRACED CONNECTIONS
Requirement Value
[KN]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Required tensile strength 10754.96
Required compressive strength 11156.18
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References

Slenderness 29.32 -- 200.00 AISC 341 Sec. F2.5b.

Flange local buckling NAN 0.00 7.48 Seismic Manual Table
I-8-1,
Seismic Manual Table
D1.1
Local web buckling 23.00 0.00 37.14 Seismic Manual Table
I-8-1,
Seismic Manual Table
D1.1
Gusset plate plastic hinge length (2t) [mm] 60.00 60.00 120.00

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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace
Compression [KN] 8297.99 4400.00 LC1 0.53 Eq. E3-1
Gusset
Buckling on the Whitmore section [KN] 8385.08 11156.18 SLC1 1.33 Eq. E3-1

Ratio 1.33

Lower gusset interface - beam

Directly welded
DEMANDS
Beam Column
Description Ru Pu Mu Pu Mu22 Mu33 Load type
[KN] [KN] [KN*m] [KN] [KN*m] [KN*m]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LC1 -6222.54 0.00 -2177.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
SLC1 -15493.52 -283.70 -5422.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 Seismic
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Gusset
Beam yielding (normal stress) [KN] 28979.64 7250.54 SLC1 0.25 Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29, Eq. J4-1
Shear yielding [KN] 19319.76 15493.52 SLC1 0.80 Eq. J4-3
Gusset edge tension stress [KN/mm2] 0.31 0.00 SLC1 0.01 J4-1
Gusset edge shear stress [KN/mm2] 0.21 0.17 SLC1 0.80 J4-1
Weld capacity [KN] 15199.75 19370.15 SLC1 1.27 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11
Beam
Web crippling [KN] 13876.41 7250.54 SLC1 0.52 Eq. J10-4,
Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29
Local web yielding [KN] 20775.36 7250.54 SLC1 0.35 Eq. J10-2,
Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

Ratio 1.27

Global critical strength ratio 2.28

REFERENCES
[10] Michael D. Engelhardt, Design of Seismic-Resistant Steel Building Structures - Part 3. Concentrically Braced Frames, slide 72/129,
University of Texas at Austin, March 2007.
[9] AISC 2005, Design Examples Version 13.0, pp. IIC-26 - IIC-27

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Steel connections
Results
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Connection name : CVR_CBF

Connection ID : 1
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Family: Chevron - Braces (CVR)

Type: Gusset
Description: SBR2
Design code: AISC 360-16 LRFD

DEMANDS
Beam Pu
Description Pu Vu Mu33 Brace1 Brace2 Brace3 Brace4 Load type
[KN] [KN] [KN*m] [KN] [KN] [KN] [KN]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LC1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4400.00 -4400.00 Design
SLC1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4400.00 -4400.00 Seismic
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Interface between Gusset - Bottom left brace

Connection: Claw angle
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[KN]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1684.08 LC1 Design
4116.42 SLC1 Seismic
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References

Angle
Longitudinal edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2
= 30.35[mm] + 0[mm]
= 30.35[mm] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

Longitudinal center-to-center spacing (pitch) [mm] 75.00 64.00 304.80 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d
= 8/3*24[mm]
= 64[mm] Sec. J3.3

IsCorrosionConsidered False

smax = min(24*tp, 12 [in])

= min(24*25[mm], 12 [in])
= 304.8[mm] Sec. J3.5

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 Angle (Brace side)
Transverse edge distance [mm] 115.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2
= 30.35[mm] + 0[mm]
= 30.35[mm] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

Angle (Gusset side)

Transverse edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2
= 30.35[mm] + 0[mm]
= 30.35[mm] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Angle (Brace side)

Bolts shear [KN] 2526.55 4116.42 SLC1 1.63 Tables (7-1..14)
Rn = *Fnv*Ab
= 0.75*465.81[N/mm2]*452[mm2]
= 157.91[kN] Eq. J3-1

Rn = 2 * (C* Rn)
= 2 * (8*157.91[kN])
= 2526.55[kN] Tables (7-1..14)

Yielding strength due to axial load [KN] 5568.75 4116.42 SLC1 0.74 Eq. J4-1
Rn = *Fy*Ag
= 0.9*330[N/mm2]*18750[mm2]
= 5568.75[kN] Eq. J4-1

Tension rupture [KN] 5645.11 4116.42 SLC1 0.73 Eq. J4-2

Lh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

An = Ag - nh*tp*Lh
= 18750[mm2] - 2*25[mm]*28.76[mm]
= 17311.88[mm2] Sec. D3-2

U = 1 - x/l
= 1 - 59.17[mm]/525[mm]
= 0.887 Table D3.1

Ae = An*U
= 17311.88[mm2]*0.887
= 15360.85[mm2] Eq. D3-1

Rn = *Fu*Ae
= 0.75*490[N/mm2]*15360.85[mm2]
= 5645.11[kN] Eq. J4-2

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 Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 10230.86 4116.42 SLC1 0.40 Eq. J3-6
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 50[mm] - 27.18[mm]/2)
= 36.41[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 75[mm] - 27.18[mm])
= 47.83[mm] Sec. J3.10

Rn = 2 * ( *(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc)

= 2 * (0.75*(min(1.5*36.41[mm], 3*24[mm]) + min(1.5*47.83[mm], 3*24[mm])*(8 - 1))*25[mm]*490[N/mm2]*1)
= 10230.86[kN] Eq. J3-6

Brace
Bolt bearing on brace [KN] 11458.56 4116.42 SLC1 0.36 Eq. J3-6
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 50[mm] - 27.18[mm]/2)
= 36.41[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 75[mm] - 27.18[mm])
= 47.83[mm] Sec. J3.10

Rn = 2 * ( *(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc)

= 2 * (0.75*(min(1.5*36.41[mm], 3*24[mm]) + min(1.5*47.83[mm], 3*24[mm])*(8 - 1))*28[mm]*490[N/mm2]*1)
= 11458.56[kN] Eq. J3-6

Block shear (on brace) [KN] 5809.95 4116.42 SLC1 0.71 Eq. J4-5
dhh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

dhv = dh + 1/16 [in]

= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

Ant = (Leh + (nc - 1)*spa - (nc - 0.5)*dhh)*tp

= (115[mm] + (1 - 1)*0[mm] - (1 - 0.5)*28.76[mm])*25[mm]
= 2515.47[mm2] Sec. J4-3

Agv = (Lev + (n - 1)*s)*tp

= (50[mm] + (8 - 1)*75[mm])*25[mm]
= 14375[mm2] Sec. J4-3

Anv = (Lev + (n - 1)*(s - dhv) - dhv/2)*tp

= (50[mm] + (8 - 1)*(75[mm] - 28.76[mm]) - 28.76[mm]/2)*25[mm]
= 8982.03[mm2] Sec. J4-3

IsStressUniform True

Ubs = 1 Sec. J4-3

Rn = 2 * ( *min(0.6*Fu*Anv + Ubs*Fu*Ant, 0.6*Fy*Agv + Ubs*Fu*Ant))

= 2 * (0.75*min(0.6*490[N/mm2]*8982.03[mm2] + 1*490[N/mm2]*2515.47[mm2], 0.6*330[N/mm2]*14375[mm2] + 1*490[N/
mm2]*2515.47[mm2]))
= 5809.95[kN] Eq. J4-5

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 Bock shear rupture at brace flange [KN] 6874.88 4116.42 SLC1 0.60 Eq. J4-5
Lh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

Lh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

Rn = 2 * ( *min(0.6*Fu*Anv + Ubs*Fu*Ant, 0.6*Fy*Agv + Ubs*Fu*Ant))

= 2 * (0.75*min(0.6*539[N/mm2]*10059.88[mm2] + 1*539[N/mm2]*2467.33[mm2], 0.6*363[N/mm2]*16100[mm2] + 1*539[N/
mm2]*2467.33[mm2]))
= 6874.88[kN] Eq. J4-5

Gusset
Bolt bearing on gusset [KN] 5614.32 4116.42 SLC1 0.73 Eq. J3-6
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 50[mm] - 27.18[mm]/2)
= 36.41[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 75[mm] - 27.18[mm])
= 47.83[mm] Sec. J3.10

Rn = *(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc

= 0.75*(min(1.5*36.41[mm], 3*24[mm]) + min(1.5*47.83[mm], 3*24[mm])*(8 - 1))*30[mm]*448.16[N/mm2]*1
= 5614.32[kN] Eq. J3-6

Block shear (on gusset) [KN] 4615.57 4116.42 SLC1 0.89 Eq. J4-5
dhh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

dhv = dh + 1/16 [in]

= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

Ant = (Leh + (nc - 1)*spa - (nc - 0.5)*dhh)*tp

= (50[mm] + (1 - 1)*0[mm] - (1 - 0.5)*28.76[mm])*25[mm]
= 890.47[mm2] Sec. J4-3

Agv = (Lev + (n - 1)*s)*tp

= (50[mm] + (8 - 1)*75[mm])*25[mm]
= 14375[mm2] Sec. J4-3

Anv = (Lev + (n - 1)*(s - dhv) - dhv/2)*tp

= (50[mm] + (8 - 1)*(75[mm] - 28.76[mm]) - 28.76[mm]/2)*25[mm]
= 8982.03[mm2] Sec. J4-3

IsStressUniform True

Ubs = 1 Sec. J4-3

Rn = 2 * ( *min(0.6*Fu*Anv + Ubs*Fu*Ant, 0.6*Fy*Agv + Ubs*Fu*Ant))

= 2 * (0.75*min(0.6*490[N/mm2]*8982.03[mm2] + 1*490[N/mm2]*890.47[mm2], 0.6*330[N/mm2]*14375[mm2] + 1*490[N/
mm2]*890.47[mm2]))
= 4615.57[kN] Eq. J4-5

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 Block shear on gusset [KN] 11257.00 10754.96 SLC1 0.96 Eq. J4-5
Lh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

Lh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

Agv = 2*(Leh + spa*(nc - 1))*tp

= 2*(50[mm] + 75[mm]*(8 - 1))*30[mm]
= 34500[mm2] Sec. J4-5

Anv = Agv - 2*(dh*(nc - 0.5))*tp

= 34500[mm2] - 2*(28.76[mm]*(8 - 0.5))*30[mm]
= 21556.88[mm2] Sec. J4-5

Ant = (d + 2*(Lovg - Lev - dh/2))*tp

= (414[mm] + 2*(200[mm] - 50[mm] - 28.76[mm]/2))*30[mm]
= 20557.13[mm2] Sec. J4-5

Rn = *min(0.6*Fu*Anv + Ubs*Fu*Ant, 0.6*Fy*Agv + Ubs*Fu*Ant)

= 0.75*min(0.6*448.16[N/mm2]*21556.88[mm2] + 1*448.16[N/mm2]*20557.13[mm2], 0.6*344.74[N/mm2]*34500[mm2] + 1*
448.16[N/mm2]*20557.13[mm2])
= 11257[kN] Eq. J4-5

Ratio 1.63

Connection: Splice plate

DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[KN]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1031.83 LC1 Design
2522.12 SLC1 Seismic
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References

Splice plate
Transverse edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2
= 30.35[mm] + 0[mm]
= 30.35[mm] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

Longitudinal edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,

J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2
= 30.35[mm] + 0[mm]
= 30.35[mm] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

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 Longitudinal center-to-center spacing (pitch) [mm] 75.00 64.00 304.80 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d
= 8/3*24[mm]
= 64[mm] Sec. J3.3

IsCorrosionConsidered False

smax = min(24*tp, 12 [in])

= min(24*14[mm], 12 [in])
= 304.8[mm] Sec. J3.5

Transverse center-to-center spacing (gage) [mm] 75.00 64.00 304.80 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d
= 8/3*24[mm]
= 64[mm] Sec. J3.3

IsCorrosionConsidered False

smax = min(24*tp, 12 [in])

= min(24*14[mm], 12 [in])
= 304.8[mm] Sec. J3.5

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Splice plate
Bolts shear [KN] 3158.19 2522.12 SLC1 0.80 Tables (7-1..14)
Rn = *Fnv*Ab
= 0.75*465.81[N/mm2]*452[mm2]
= 157.91[kN] Eq. J3-1

Rn = 2 * (C* Rn)
= 2 * (10*157.91[kN])
= 3158.19[kN] Tables (7-1..14)

Tension yielding [KN] 1520.29 2522.12 SLC1 1.66 Eq. J4-1

Ag = Lp*tp
= 175[mm]*14[mm]
= 2450[mm2] Sec. D3-1

Rn = 2 * ( *Fy*Ag)
= 2 * (0.9*344.74[N/mm2]*2450[mm2])
= 1520.29[kN] Eq. J4-1

Tension rupture [KN] 1105.59 2522.12 SLC1 2.28 Eq. J4-2

Ag = Lp*tp
= 175[mm]*14[mm]
= 2450[mm2] Sec. D3-1

IsBoltedConnection True

Lh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

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 An = (l - n*Lh)*tp
= (175[mm] - 2*28.76[mm])*14[mm]
= 1644.65[mm2] Sec. D3-2

Ae = min(0.85*Ag, An)
= min(0.85*2450[mm2], 1644.65[mm2])
= 1644.65[mm2] Sec. J4-1

Rn = 2 * ( *Fu*Ae)
= 2 * (0.75*448.16[N/mm2]*1644.65[mm2])
= 1105.59[kN] Eq. J4-2

Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 6429.21 2522.12 SLC1 0.39 Eq. J3-6
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 50[mm] - 27.18[mm]/2)
= 36.41[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 75[mm] - 27.18[mm])
= 47.83[mm] Sec. J3.10

Rn = 2 * ( *(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc)

= 2 * (0.75*(min(1.5*36.41[mm], 3*24[mm]) + min(1.5*47.83[mm], 3*24[mm])*(5 - 1))*14[mm]*448.16[N/mm2]*2)
= 6429.21[kN] Eq. J3-6

Outside block shear [KN] 3161.44 2522.12 SLC1 0.80 Eq. J4-5
Lh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

Lh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

Ant = 2*tp*(Lev - Lh/2)

= 2*14[mm]*(50[mm] - 28.76[mm]/2)
= 997.33[mm2] Sec. J4.3

Agv = 2*tp*(Leh + (nc - 1)*s)

= 2*14[mm]*(50[mm] + (5 - 1)*75[mm])
= 9800[mm2] Sec. J4.3

Anv = 2*tp*(Leh + (nc - 1)*(s - Lh) - Lh/2)

= 2*14[mm]*(50[mm] + (5 - 1)*(75[mm] - 28.76[mm]) - 28.76[mm]/2)
= 6175.93[mm2] Sec. J4.3

Rn = 2 * ( *min(0.6*Fu*Anv + Ubs*Fu*Ant, 0.6*Fy*Agv + Ubs*Fu*Ant))

= 2 * (0.75*min(0.6*448.16[N/mm2]*6175.93[mm2] + 1*448.16[N/mm2]*997.33[mm2], 0.6*344.74[N/mm2]*9800[mm2] + 1*
448.16[N/mm2]*997.33[mm2]))
= 3161.44[kN] Eq. J4-5

Inside block shear [KN] 2926.16 2522.12 SLC1 0.86 Eq. J4-5
Lh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

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 Lh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

Ant = tp*((n - 1)*(g - Lh))

= 14[mm]*((2 - 1)*(75[mm] - 28.76[mm]))
= 647.33[mm2] Sec. J4.3

Agv = 2*tp*(Leh + (nc - 1)*s)

= 2*14[mm]*(50[mm] + (5 - 1)*75[mm])
= 9800[mm2] Sec. J4.3

Anv = 2*tp*(Leh + (nc - 1)*(s - Lh) - Lh/2)

= 2*14[mm]*(50[mm] + (5 - 1)*(75[mm] - 28.76[mm]) - 28.76[mm]/2)
= 6175.93[mm2] Sec. J4.3

Rn = 2 * ( *min(0.6*Fu*Anv + Ubs*Fu*Ant, 0.6*Fy*Agv + Ubs*Fu*Ant))

= 2 * (0.75*min(0.6*448.16[N/mm2]*6175.93[mm2] + 1*448.16[N/mm2]*647.33[mm2], 0.6*344.74[N/mm2]*9800[mm2] + 1*
448.16[N/mm2]*647.33[mm2]))
= 2926.16[kN] Eq. J4-5

Brace
Block shear rupture at brace web [KN] 2262.41 2522.12 SLC1 1.11 [10]
dhh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

dhv = dh + 1/16 [in]

= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

n>1 2>1 True

Agv = 2*(L + (nc - 1)*g)*tp

= 2*(50[mm] + (5 - 1)*75[mm])*18[mm]
= 12600[mm2] Sec. J4-3

Anv = 2*(L + (nc - 1)*g - dhh*(nc - 0.5))*tp

= 2*(50[mm] + (5 - 1)*75[mm] - 28.76[mm]*(5 - 0.5))*18[mm]
= 7940.48[mm2] Sec. J4-3

Ant = (s - dhv)*(n - 1)*tp

= (75[mm] - 28.76[mm])*(2 - 1)*18[mm]
= 832.28[mm2] Sec. J4-3

IsStressUniform True

Ubs = 1 Sec. J4-3

Rn = *min(0.6*Rt*Fu*Anv + Ubs*Rt*Fu*Ant, 0.6*Ry*Fy*Agv + Ubs*Rt*Fu*Ant)

= 0.75*min(0.6*1.1*490[N/mm2]*7940.48[mm2] + 1*1.1*490[N/mm2]*832.28[mm2], 0.6*1.1*330[N/mm2]*12600[mm2] + 1*
1.1*490[N/mm2]*832.28[mm2])
= 2262.41[kN] [10]

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 Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 4518.95 2522.12 SLC1 0.56 Eq. J3-6
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 50[mm] - 27.18[mm]/2)
= 36.41[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 75[mm] - 27.18[mm])
= 47.83[mm] Sec. J3.10

Rn = *(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc

= 0.75*(min(1.5*36.41[mm], 3*24[mm]) + min(1.5*47.83[mm], 3*24[mm])*(5 - 1))*18[mm]*490[N/mm2]*2
= 4518.95[kN] Eq. J3-6

Gusset
Block shear on gusset [KN] 3135.17 2522.12 SLC1 0.80 Eq. J4-5
dhh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

dhv = dh + 1/16 [in]

= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

n>1 2>1 True

Agv = 2*(L + (nc - 1)*g)*tp

= 2*(50[mm] + (5 - 1)*75[mm])*30[mm]
= 21000[mm2] Sec. J4-3

Anv = 2*(L + (nc - 1)*g - dhh*(nc - 0.5))*tp

= 2*(50[mm] + (5 - 1)*75[mm] - 28.76[mm]*(5 - 0.5))*30[mm]
= 13234.13[mm2] Sec. J4-3

Ant = (s - dhv)*(n - 1)*tp

= (75[mm] - 28.76[mm])*(2 - 1)*30[mm]
= 1387.13[mm2] Sec. J4-3

IsStressUniform True

Ubs = 1 Sec. J4-3

Rn = *min(0.6*Fu*Anv + Ubs*Fu*Ant, 0.6*Fy*Agv + Ubs*Fu*Ant)

= 0.75*min(0.6*448.16[N/mm2]*13234.13[mm2] + 1*448.16[N/mm2]*1387.13[mm2], 0.6*344.74[N/mm2]*21000[mm2] + 1*
448.16[N/mm2]*1387.13[mm2])
= 3135.17[kN] Eq. J4-5

Bolt bearing under axial load [KN] 6888.44 2522.12 SLC1 0.37 Eq. J3-6
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 50[mm] - 27.18[mm]/2)
= 36.41[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 75[mm] - 27.18[mm])
= 47.83[mm] Sec. J3.10

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 Rn = *(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc
= 0.75*(min(1.5*36.41[mm], 3*24[mm]) + min(1.5*47.83[mm], 3*24[mm])*(5 - 1))*30[mm]*448.16[N/mm2]*2
= 6888.44[kN] Eq. J3-6

Ratio 2.28

Checks for gusset and brace

REQUIRED RESISTANCE OF BRACED CONNECTIONS
Requirement Value
[KN]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Required tensile strength 10754.96
Required compressive strength 11156.18
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References

Slenderness 29.32 -- 200.00 AISC 341 Sec. F2.5b.

max = 200 AISC 341 Sec. F2.5b.

b= L/r
= 3000[mm]/102.32[mm]
= 29.32

Flange local buckling NAN 0.00 7.48 Seismic Manual Table

I-8-1,
Seismic Manual Table
D1.1
= bf/(2*tf)
= 0[mm]/(2*0[mm])
= NaN Seismic Manual Table
I-8-1
1/2
hd= 0.30*(E/Fy)
1/2
= 0.30*(2.05E+05[N/mm2]/330[N/mm2])
= 7.48 Seismic Manual Table
D1.1

Local web buckling 23.00 0.00 37.14 Seismic Manual Table

I-8-1,
Seismic Manual Table
D1.1
= (d - 2*k)/tw
= (414[mm] - 2*0[mm])/18[mm]
= 23 Seismic Manual Table
I-8-1
1/2
hd= 1.49*(E/Fy)
1/2
= 1.49*(2.05E+05[N/mm2]/330[N/mm2])
= 37.14 Seismic Manual Table
D1.1

Gusset plate plastic hinge length (2t) [mm] 60.00 60.00 120.00

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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace
Yielding strength due to axial load [KN] 8799.52 4400.00 LC1 0.50 Eq. J4-1
Rn = *Fy*Ag
= 0.9*330[N/mm2]*29628[mm2]
= 8799.52[kN] Eq. J4-1

Tension rupture [KN] 10256.29 10754.96 SLC1 1.05 Seismic Manual p.3-54
Lh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

Ahf = 4 * (n*tf*Lh)
= 4 * (1*28[mm]*28.76[mm])
= 3221.4[mm2] Sec. D3.2

Lh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 27.18[mm] + 1/16 [in]
= 28.76[mm] Sec. D3-2

Ahw = n*tw*Lh
= 2*18[mm]*28.76[mm]
= 1035.45[mm2] Sec. D3.2

An = Ag - Ahf - Ahw
= 29628[mm2] - 3221.4[mm2] - 1035.45[mm2]
= 25371.15[mm2] Sec. D3.2

U=1 Table D3.1

Ae = An*U
= 25371.15[mm2]*1
= 25371.15[mm2] Eq. D3-1

Rn = *Rt*Fu*Ae
= 0.75*1.1*490[N/mm2]*25371.15[mm2]
= 10256.29[kN] Seismic Manual p.3-54

Gusset
Tension yielding on the Whitmore section [KN] 12288.42 10754.96 SLC1 0.88 Eq. J4-1
Ag = Lw*tp
= 1320.22[mm]*30[mm]
= 39606.53[mm2]

Rn = *Fy*Ag
= 0.9*344.74[N/mm2]*39606.53[mm2]
= 12288.42[kN] Eq. J4-1

Ratio 1.05

Calculation of the brace interface forces

Load condition :LC1
H = P*cos
= 4400[kN]*0.707
= 3111.27[kN]

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 V = P*sin
= 4400[kN]*0.707
= 3111.27[kN]

Load condition :SLC1

Rn = *Ry*Fy*Ag
= 1*1.1*330[N/mm2]*29628[mm2]
= 10754.96[kN] AISC 341 Sec. F2.6.c

H = P*cos
= 10754.96[kN]*0.707
= 7604.91[kN]

Rn = *Ry*Fy*Ag
= 1*1.1*330[N/mm2]*29628[mm2]
= 10754.96[kN] AISC 341 Sec. F2.6.c

V = P*sin
= 10754.96[kN]*0.707
= 7604.91[kN]

Interface between Gusset - Bottom right brace

Connection: Claw angle
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[KN]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-1684.08 LC1 Design
-4269.98 SLC1 Seismic
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References

Angle
Longitudinal edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2
= 30.35[mm] + 0[mm]
= 30.35[mm] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

Longitudinal center-to-center spacing (pitch) [mm] 75.00 64.00 304.80 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d
= 8/3*24[mm]
= 64[mm] Sec. J3.3

IsCorrosionConsidered False

smax = min(24*tp, 12 [in])

= min(24*25[mm], 12 [in])
= 304.8[mm] Sec. J3.5

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 Angle (Brace side)
Transverse edge distance [mm] 115.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2
= 30.35[mm] + 0[mm]
= 30.35[mm] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

Angle (Gusset side)

Transverse edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2
= 30.35[mm] + 0[mm]
= 30.35[mm] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Angle (Brace side)

Bolts shear [KN] 2526.55 4269.98 SLC1 1.69 Tables (7-1..14)
Rn = *Fnv*Ab
= 0.75*465.81[N/mm2]*452[mm2]
= 157.91[kN] Eq. J3-1

Rn = 2 * (C* Rn)
= 2 * (8*157.91[kN])
= 2526.55[kN] Tables (7-1..14)

Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 9357.20 4269.98 SLC1 0.46 Eq. J3-6
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 50[mm] - 27.18[mm]/2)
= 36.41[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 75[mm] - 27.18[mm])
= 47.83[mm] Sec. J3.10

Rn = 2 * ( *(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc)

= 2 * (0.75*(min(1.5*36.41[mm], 3*24[mm]) + min(1.5*47.83[mm], 3*24[mm])*(8 - 1))*25[mm]*448.16[N/mm2]*1)
= 9357.2[kN] Eq. J3-6

Buckling [KN] 11634.56 8539.97 SLC1 0.73 Eq. E3-1

2 2
Fe = *E/(K*L/r)
2 2
= *2.00E+05[N/mm2]/(0.65*110[mm]/124.4[mm])
= 5.97E+06[N/mm2] Eq. E3-4

Fe> = 0.44*Q*Fy 5.97E+06[N/mm2]>

= 0.44*1*344.74[N/mm2] True
(Q*Fy/Fe)
Fcr = 0.658 *Fy
(1*344.74 /5.97E+06 )
= 0.658 [N/mm2] [N/mm2] *344.74[N/mm2]
= 344.73[N/mm2] Eq. E7-2

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 Pn = 2 * ( *Fcr*Ag)
= 2 * (0.9*344.73[N/mm2]*18750[mm2])
= 11634.56[kN] Eq. E3-1

Brace
Bolt bearing on brace [KN] 11458.56 4269.98 SLC1 0.37 Eq. J3-6
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 50[mm] - 27.18[mm]/2)
= 36.41[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 75[mm] - 27.18[mm])
= 47.83[mm] Sec. J3.10

Rn = 2 * ( *(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc)

= 2 * (0.75*(min(1.5*36.41[mm], 3*24[mm]) + min(1.5*47.83[mm], 3*24[mm])*(8 - 1))*28[mm]*490[N/mm2]*1)
= 11458.56[kN] Eq. J3-6

Gusset
Bolt bearing on gusset [KN] 5614.32 4269.98 SLC1 0.76 Eq. J3-6
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 50[mm] - 27.18[mm]/2)
= 36.41[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 75[mm] - 27.18[mm])
= 47.83[mm] Sec. J3.10

Rn = *(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc

= 0.75*(min(1.5*36.41[mm], 3*24[mm]) + min(1.5*47.83[mm], 3*24[mm])*(8 - 1))*30[mm]*448.16[N/mm2]*1
= 5614.32[kN] Eq. J3-6

Ratio 1.69

Connection: Splice plate

DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[KN]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-1031.83 LC1 Design
-2616.21 SLC1 Seismic
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References

Splice plate
Transverse edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2
= 30.35[mm] + 0[mm]
= 30.35[mm] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

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 Longitudinal edge distance [mm] 50.00 30.35 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2
= 30.35[mm] + 0[mm]
= 30.35[mm] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

Longitudinal center-to-center spacing (pitch) [mm] 75.00 64.00 304.80 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d
= 8/3*24[mm]
= 64[mm] Sec. J3.3

IsCorrosionConsidered False

smax = min(24*tp, 12 [in])

= min(24*14[mm], 12 [in])
= 304.8[mm] Sec. J3.5

Transverse center-to-center spacing (gage) [mm] 75.00 64.00 304.80 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d
= 8/3*24[mm]
= 64[mm] Sec. J3.3

IsCorrosionConsidered False

smax = min(24*tp, 12 [in])

= min(24*14[mm], 12 [in])
= 304.8[mm] Sec. J3.5

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Splice plate
Bolts shear [KN] 3158.19 2616.21 SLC1 0.83 Tables (7-1..14)
Rn = *Fnv*Ab
= 0.75*465.81[N/mm2]*452[mm2]
= 157.91[kN] Eq. J3-1

Rn = 2 * (C* Rn)
= 2 * (10*157.91[kN])
= 3158.19[kN] Tables (7-1..14)

Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 6429.21 2616.21 SLC1 0.41 Eq. J3-6
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 50[mm] - 27.18[mm]/2)
= 36.41[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 75[mm] - 27.18[mm])
= 47.83[mm] Sec. J3.10

Rn = 2 * ( *(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc)

= 2 * (0.75*(min(1.5*36.41[mm], 3*24[mm]) + min(1.5*47.83[mm], 3*24[mm])*(5 - 1))*14[mm]*448.16[N/mm2]*2)
= 6429.21[kN] Eq. J3-6

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 Compression [KN] 1520.29 2616.21 SLC1 1.72 Sec. J4.4
1/2
r = tp/(12)
1/2
= 14[mm]/(12)
= 4.04[mm] Sec. E2

Ag = Lp*tp
= 175[mm]*14[mm]
= 2450[mm2] Sec. D3-1

K*L/r>25 0.65*110[mm]/4.04[mm]>25 False

Pn = 2 * ( *Fy*Ag)
= 2 * (0.9*344.74[N/mm2]*2450[mm2])
= 1520.29[kN] Sec. J4.4

Brace
Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 4518.95 2616.21 SLC1 0.58 Eq. J3-6
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 50[mm] - 27.18[mm]/2)
= 36.41[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 75[mm] - 27.18[mm])
= 47.83[mm] Sec. J3.10

Rn = *(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc

= 0.75*(min(1.5*36.41[mm], 3*24[mm]) + min(1.5*47.83[mm], 3*24[mm])*(5 - 1))*18[mm]*490[N/mm2]*2
= 4518.95[kN] Eq. J3-6

Gusset
Bolt bearing under axial load [KN] 6888.44 2616.21 SLC1 0.38 Eq. J3-6
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 50[mm] - 27.18[mm]/2)
= 36.41[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 75[mm] - 27.18[mm])
= 47.83[mm] Sec. J3.10

Rn = *(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc

= 0.75*(min(1.5*36.41[mm], 3*24[mm]) + min(1.5*47.83[mm], 3*24[mm])*(5 - 1))*30[mm]*448.16[N/mm2]*2
= 6888.44[kN] Eq. J3-6

Ratio 1.72

Checks for gusset and brace

REQUIRED RESISTANCE OF BRACED CONNECTIONS
Requirement Value
[KN]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Required tensile strength 10754.96
Required compressive strength 11156.18
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References

Slenderness 29.32 -- 200.00 AISC 341 Sec. F2.5b.

max = 200 AISC 341 Sec. F2.5b.

b = L/r

= 3000[mm]/102.32[mm]
= 29.32

Flange local buckling NAN 0.00 7.48 Seismic Manual Table

I-8-1,
Seismic Manual Table
D1.1
= bf/(2*tf)
= 0[mm]/(2*0[mm])
= NaN Seismic Manual Table
I-8-1
1/2
hd= 0.30*(E/Fy)
1/2
= 0.30*(2.05E+05[N/mm2]/330[N/mm2])
= 7.48 Seismic Manual Table
D1.1

Local web buckling 23.00 0.00 37.14 Seismic Manual Table

I-8-1,
Seismic Manual Table
D1.1
= (d - 2*k)/tw
= (414[mm] - 2*0[mm])/18[mm]
= 23 Seismic Manual Table
I-8-1
1/2
hd= 1.49*(E/Fy)
1/2
= 1.49*(2.05E+05[N/mm2]/330[N/mm2])
= 37.14 Seismic Manual Table
D1.1

Gusset plate plastic hinge length (2t) [mm] 60.00 60.00 120.00

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace
Compression [KN] 8297.99 4400.00 LC1 0.53 Eq. E3-1
2 2
Fe = *E/(K*L/r)
2 2
= *2.05E+05[N/mm2]/(1*3000[mm]/102.32[mm])
= 2353.66[N/mm2] Eq. E3-4

Fe> = 0.44*Q*Fy 2353.66[N/mm2]>

= 0.44*1*330[N/mm2] True
(Q*Fy/Fe)
Fcr = 0.658 *Fy
(1*330 /2353.66 )
= 0.658 [N/mm2] [N/mm2] *330[N/mm2]
= 311.19[N/mm2] Eq. E7-2

Pn = *Fcr*Ag
= 0.9*311.19[N/mm2]*29628[mm2]
= 8297.99[kN] Eq. E3-1

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 Gusset
Buckling on the Whitmore section [KN] 8385.08 11156.18 SLC1 1.33 Eq. E3-1
2 2
Fe = *E/(K*L/r)
2 2
= *2.00E+05[N/mm2]/(0.65*963.28[mm]/8.66[mm])
= 377.52[N/mm2] Eq. E3-4

Fe> = 0.44*Q*Fy 377.52[N/mm2]>

= 0.44*1*344.74[N/mm2] True
(Q*Fy/Fe)
Fcr = 0.658 *Fy
(1*344.74 /377.52 )
= 0.658 [N/mm2] [N/mm2] *344.74[N/mm2]
= 235.23[N/mm2] Eq. E7-2

Pn = *Fcr*Ag
= 0.9*235.23[N/mm2]*39606.53[mm2]
= 8385.08[kN] Eq. E3-1

Ratio 1.33

Calculation of the brace interface forces

Load condition :LC1
H = P*cos
= -4400[kN]*0.707
= -3111.27[kN]

V = P*sin
= -4400[kN]*0.707
= -3111.27[kN]

Load condition :SLC1

2 2
Fe = *E/(K*L/r)
2 2
= *2.05E+05[N/mm2]/(1*3000[mm]/102.32[mm])
= 2353.66[N/mm2] Eq. E3-4

Fe> = 0.44*Q*Fy 2353.66[N/mm2]>

= 0.44*1*330[N/mm2] True
(Q*Fy/Fe)
Fcr = 0.658 *Fy
(1*330 /2353.66 )
= 0.658 [N/mm2] [N/mm2] *330[N/mm2]
= 311.19[N/mm2] Eq. E7-2

Rn = *1.1*Ry*Pn
= 1*1.1*1.1*9219.99[kN]
= 11156.18[kN] AISC 341 Sec. F2.6c.

H = P*cos
= -11156.18[kN]*0.707
= -7888.61[kN]
2 2
Fe = *E/(K*L/r)
2 2
= *2.05E+05[N/mm2]/(1*3000[mm]/102.32[mm])
= 2353.66[N/mm2] Eq. E3-4

Fe> = 0.44*Q*Fy 2353.66[N/mm2]>

= 0.44*1*330[N/mm2] True

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 (Q*Fy/Fe)
Fcr = 0.658 *Fy
(1*330 /2353.66 )
= 0.658 [N/mm2] [N/mm2] *330[N/mm2]
= 311.19[N/mm2] Eq. E7-2

Rn = *1.1*Ry*Pn
= 1*1.1*1.1*9219.99[kN]
= 11156.18[kN] AISC 341 Sec. F2.6c.

V = P*sin
= -11156.18[kN]*0.707
= -7888.61[kN]

Calculation of the brace interface forces

Load condition :LC1
H = HRight - HLeft
= -3111.27[kN] - 3111.27[kN]
= -6222.54[kN]

V = VRight + VLeft
= -3111.27[kN] + 3111.27[kN]
= 0[kN]

M = VRight*xRight - VLeft*xLeft
= -3111.27[kN]*350[mm] - 3111.27[kN]*350[mm]
= -2177.89[kN*m]

Load condition :SLC1

H = HRight - HLeft
= -7888.61[kN] - 7604.91[kN]
= -15493.52[kN]

V = VRight + VLeft
= -7888.61[kN] + 7604.91[kN]
= -283.7[kN]

M = VRight*xRight - VLeft*xLeft
= -7888.61[kN]*350[mm] - 7604.91[kN]*350[mm]
= -5422.73[kN*m]

Lower gusset interface - beam

Directly welded
DEMANDS
Beam Column
Description Ru Pu Mu Pu Mu22 Mu33 Load type
[KN] [KN] [KN*m] [KN] [KN*m] [KN*m]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LC1 -6222.54 0.00 -2177.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
SLC1 -15493.52 -283.70 -5422.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 Seismic
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Gusset
Beam yielding (normal stress) [KN] 28979.64 7250.54 SLC1 0.25 Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29, Eq. J4-1
Neq = Vub + ((4*Mub)/Lp)
= 283.7[kN] + ((4*5422.73[kN*m])/3113.45[mm])
= 7250.54[kN] Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,

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 DG29

Ag = Lp*tp
= 3113.45[mm]*30[mm]
= 93403.63[mm2] Sec. D3-1

Rn = *Fy*Ag
= 0.9*344.74[N/mm2]*93403.63[mm2]
= 28979.64[kN] Eq. J4-1

Neq = Vub + ((4*Mub)/Lp)

= 283.7[kN] + ((4*5422.73[kN*m])/3113.45[mm])
= 7250.54[kN] Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

Shear yielding [KN] 19319.76 15493.52 SLC1 0.80 Eq. J4-3

Ag = Lp*tp
= 3113.45[mm]*30[mm]
= 93403.63[mm2] Sec. D3-1

Rn = *0.60*Fy*Ag
= 1*0.60*344.74[N/mm2]*93403.63[mm2]
= 19319.76[kN] Eq. J4-3

Gusset edge tension stress [KN/mm2] 0.31 0.00 SLC1 0.01 J4-1
Fn = *Fy
= 0.9*344.74[N/mm2]
= 310.26[N/mm2] J4-1

fua = Vb/(tp*l)
= -283.7[kN]/(30[mm]*3113.45[mm])
= -3.04[N/mm2] [9]

Gusset edge shear stress [KN/mm2] 0.21 0.17 SLC1 0.80 J4-1
Fn = *0.6*Fy
= 1*0.6*344.74[N/mm2]
= 206.84[N/mm2] J4-1

fuv = Hb/(tp*l)
= -15493.52[kN]/(30[mm]*3113.45[mm])
= -165.88[N/mm2] [9]

Weld capacity [KN] 15199.75 19370.15 SLC1 1.27 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11
Rn = 2 * ( *C*C1*D*L)
= 2 * (0.75*0.325[kN/mm]*1*10*3113.45[mm])
= 15199.75[kN] Tables 8-4 .. 8-11

Beam
Web crippling [KN] 13876.41 7250.54 SLC1 0.52 Eq. J10-4,
Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29
IsBeamReaction False

lb = N
= 3113.45[mm] Sec. J10-2

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 2 1.5 1/2
Rn = *0.80*tw *(1 + 3*(N/d)*(tw/tf) )*(E*Fyw*tf/tw) *Qf
2 1.5
= 0.75*0.80*19[mm] *(1 + 3*(3113.45[mm]/700[mm])*(19[mm]/40[mm]) )*(2.05E+05[N/mm2]*330[N/mm2]*
1/2
40[mm]/19[mm]) *1
= 13876.41[kN] Eq. J10-4

Neq = Vub + ((4*Mub)/Lp)

= 283.7[kN] + ((4*5422.73[kN*m])/3113.45[mm])
= 7250.54[kN] Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

Local web yielding [KN] 20775.36 7250.54 SLC1 0.35 Eq. J10-2,
Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29
IsBeamReaction False

lb = N
= 3113.45[mm] Sec. J10-2

IsMemberEnd False

Rn = *(5*k + lb)*Fyw*tw
= 1*(5*40[mm] + 3113.45[mm])*330[N/mm2]*19[mm]
= 20775.36[kN] Eq. J10-2

Neq = Vub + ((4*Mub)/Lp)

= 283.7[kN] + ((4*5422.73[kN*m])/3113.45[mm])
= 7250.54[kN] Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

Ratio 1.27

Global critical strength ratio 2.28

NOTATION
Ab: Nominal bolt area
Ae : Effective net area
Ag: Gross area
Agv: Gross area subject to shear
Ahf: Flange holes area
Ahw: Holes area on web
An: Net area
Ant: Net area subject to tension
Anv: Net area subjected to shear
bf: Flange width
N: Bearing length
C: Bolt group coefficient
C1 : Electrode strength coefficient
C2 : Edge distance increment
C: Weld group coefficient
cos : Cosine of the brace with the horizontal angle
d: Nominal bolt diameter
d: Brace section depth
dh: Nominal hole dimension
d: Beam depth
dhh: Horizontal hole dimension

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dhv: Vertical hole dimension
D: Number of sixteenths of an inch in the weld size
E: Elastic modulus
Fcr: Critical stress, flexural stress buckling
Fe: Elastic critical buckling stress
Fnv: Nominal shear stress
Fu: Specified minimum tensile strength
fua: Axial stress on welds along gusset-beam or gusset-column interface
fuv: Shear stress on welds along gusset-beam or gusset-column interface
Fy: Specified minimum yield stress
Fyw: Specified minimum yield stress of web
g: Transversal gage between bolts
Hb: Required shear force on the beam to gusset connection
H: Brace axial force horizontal component
HLeft: Left brace axial force horizontal component
HRight: Right brace axial force horizontal component
IsBeamReaction: Is beam reaction
IsBoltedConnection: Is bolted connection
IsCorrosionConsidered: Is corrosion considered
IsMemberEnd: Is member end
IsStressUniform: Is the stress uniform
K: Effective length factor
k1: Bearing factor
k2: Bearing factor
k: Distance from outer face of flange to the web toe of fillet
l: Length
L: Length
lb: Bearing length
Lc-end: Clear distance
Le: Edge distance
Leh: Horizontal edge distance
Lemin: Minimum edge distance
Lev: Vertical edge distance
Lh: Hole dimension for tension and shear net area
Lovg: Claw angle leg dimension connected to the gusset plate
Lp: Plate length
L: Length of weld
Lw: Width of Whitmore section
b: Brace Slenderness
hd: Limiting Width-Thickness ratio (highly ductile)
max: Maximum slenderness
: Width-thickness ratio
M: Bending required
Mub: Moment applied to the interface
edmin: Minimum edge distance
n: Bolts rows number
N: Bearing length
nc: Number of bolt columns
Neq: Equivalent normal force
nh: Holes number
P: Required axial force
Pn: Nominal Compressive strength
: Design factors
Fn: Design or allowable tension/shear yielding stress
Pn: Design or allowable strength
Rn: Design or allowable strength
Q: Prying action coefficient
Q f: Chord stress interaction parameter
r: Radius of gyration
Rt: Ratio of the expected tensile strength to the specified minimum tensile strength
Ry : Ratio of the expected yield stress to the specified minimum yield stress
smax: Maximum spacing
smin: Minimum spacing
sin : Sine of the brace with the horizontal angle
spa: Transversal spacing between bolts or welds
s: Longitudinal bolt spacing
Lc-spa: Distance between adjacent holes edges
tp: Thickness of the connected material
tf: Thickness of the loaded flange

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 tp: Plate thickness
tw: Web thickness
U: Shear lag factor
Ubs: Stress index
Vb: Required axial force on the beam to gusset connection
V: Brace axial force vertical component
VLeft: Left vertical component of the gusset forces
VRight: Right vertical component of the gusset forces
Vub: Shear applied to the interface
x: Connection eccentricity
xLeft: Distance from the gusset center to the left vertical force
xRight: Distance from the gusset center to the right vertical force

REFERENCES
[10] Michael D. Engelhardt, Design of Seismic-Resistant Steel Building Structures - Part 3. Concentrically Braced Frames, slide 72/129,
University of Texas at Austin, March 2007.
[9] AISC 2005, Design Examples Version 13.0, pp. IIC-26 - IIC-27

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