3.

Gusset
3.1. In tension
3.1.1 Tension capacity of gusset

This EB corresponds to PG BSCST (see Table 1) and to the failure mode 3 (see Figure 2). It
applies to gussets fabricated from steel material conforming with Reference Standard 1
(Annex B, EC3). The gusset contains holes for fasteners.

Clause 5.4.3.(1) states for members in axial tension, the design value of the tensile force Nsd
at each cross-section shall satisfy:

where Nt.Rd is the design tension resistance of the cross-section, taken as the smaller of:
a) the design plastic resistance of the gross section
Ajy
N p/.Rd = YMO

b) the design ultimate resistance of the net cross-section at holes for fasteners

N ._ 0,9Anetfu
u.Rd - YMl

In practice, as the tension is introduced into the gusset plate by the bolts, it is unnecessary to
check the gross section and a dispersal of 30° from the leading bolt is suggested (see
Figure 8)

Net section to
be checked for 0
tension 30

Figure 8

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 3.1.2 Block "tear-out" resistance of gusset

This EB corresponds to PG BSCBTO (see Table 1) and to the failure mode 3 (see Figure 2).
It applies to gussets fabricated from steel material conforming with Reference Standard 1
(Annex B, EC3). The gusset contains holes for fasteners.

The design value of the effective resistance to block "tear-out" Nblock.Rd for a single row of
bolts should be determined from the lesser of the following two cases :
Case 1

Nblock.Rd = A(jy1 13)/y

V MO

Av being the gross shear area, which should be determined from:

Av = tg. Lv
where tg is the gusset thickness
I Lv = a1 + a2 (but a2 ::::; 5d)
Case2
Nblock.Rd = A vCJuf .J3 )/yMO
Av.eff being the effective shear area, which should be determined from:

where Lv.eff = Lv + Lt
in which Lv = a1 - k2 do
L 1 = a2 - 0,5 do (but a2 ::::; 5d)
where a 1 and a2 are as indicated in Figure 9
dis the nominal diameter of the bolt
do is the hole diameter
and k2 is a coefficient equal to n - 1
(where n is the number of bolts in a single line)

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Figure 9
The design value of the effective resistance to block shear Nbiock.Rd for a two rows of bolts
should be determined from the lesser of the following cases:
Case 1
Nblock.Rd = A v{fy/ J3 )/y MO +A t.e.u(fuiY MO)
A. being the gross shear area, which should be determined from:
Av = tg ,Lv
where tg is the gusset thickness.
Lv = 2 (Lv + Ll )
in which Lv = a1
Lt = a2 (but a2 ~ 5d)
At.eff being the effective tensile area, which should be determined from :
At.eff = tg .L2
in which L2 = a3 - k1 do
a1, a2 and a3 are as indicated in Figure 10
d is the nominal diameter of the bolt
do is the hole diameter
and k1 is a coefficient with a value of 1,0
Case2
Nblock.Rd = Av.e.ffliful J3 )y MO+ Ar{[y/yMO)
Av.eff being the effective shear area, which should be determined from: ·
Av.eff = tg .L2
in which L2 = a1 - k2 do
ah a2 and a3 are as indicated in Figure 10
d is the nominal diameter of the bolt
d0 is the hole diameter
and k2 is a coefficient equal to n - 1
where n is the number of bolts in a single line

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 Figure 10

3.2 In Compression

This EB corresponds to PG BSCSC (see Table 1) and to the failure mode 3 (see Figure 2). It
applies to gussets fabricated from steel material conforming with Reference Standard 1
(Annex B, EC3). The gusset contains holes for fasteners.

Clause 5.4.4.(1 ) states for members in axial compression, the design value of the compressive
force Nsd at each cross-section shall satisfy:

where Nc.Rd is the design compressive resistance of the cross-section, taken as the smaller of:

3.2.1. Design plastic resistance of gross section

a) the design plastic resistance of the gross section

A/y
Npl.Rd = 'YMO (PG BSCSC)

3.2.2. Design local buckling resistance of gross section

b) the design local buckling resistance of the gross section

Ae.ff{y
N o.Rd = 'YMI (PG GSLGRBP)
where Aeff is the effective are~ of the cross-section, see EC3 5.3.5.
As in the tension case the compression is introduced into the gusset plate by the bolts and, it
is again, suggested that a dispersal of30° from the leading bolt is used (see Figure 11)

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/
Width for checking
as a strut

Figure 11

Whilst the gusset plate does not entirely fit into either category of "internal" or "outstand"
member, it is suggested ifb/t ~ 30 E then Aeff =A.

3.3 Combined shear and bending resistance of gusset

This EB corresponds to PG B S~SSB (see Table 1) and to the failure mode 3 (see Figure 2).
It applies to gussets fabricated from steel material conforming with Reference Standard 1
(Annex B, EC3). The gusset contains holes for fasteners.

This check is carried out using EC3 Clause 5.4.7. which states "the theoretical plastic
resistance moment of a cross-section is reduced by the presence of shear" . For small values
of the shear force (Vsd ~ 0.5 V pl.Rd , V sd being the design shear resistance) this reduction is
so small that it is counter-balanced by strain hardening and may be neglected. In the case
where Vsd > 0.5 V pt.Rd , the design resistance moment of the cross-section should be reduced
to Mv.Rd, the reduced design plastic resistance moment allowing for the shear force.

Provided Vsd ~ · 0.5 Vpt.Rd

the design plastic resistance moment of the gross section

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If however Vsd > 0.5 vpl.Rd

Mv.Rd =Wpz(l - p}fylyuo clause 5.4.7.(3) b)

where p = (2Vsd I vpl.Rd - 1)2

the shear and bending moment being evaluated as shown in Figure 12 .

.4"V1
}(
'H1
/
Shear Force= (V1 +V2)
)<
/
r- Bending Moment = (V1 +V2)e
/
/
/

'
/
L
When L is large enough for
/
/ ' ' '
' X, independent action design
..v
' guide rules for single brace
~~ members should apply.
(V1+V2) V2
' '
e '

Figure 12

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