Material specifications:

BRACING
Diameter = 168 mm
Thickness = 5 mm

GUSSET PLATE
Plates : A36
fy = #REF! N/mm2 yield stress
fu = #REF! N/mm2 Tensile stress
Fexx = 480 N/mm 2

High strength bolts:ASTM A325M Type -1

Fnt = #REF! N/mm2
Fnv = #REF! N/mm2

d = 20 mm Bolt dia.
dh = Err:504 mm Hole dia.
p = 60 mm Bolt spacing
ed = 40
t = 10 mm connecting plate thickness
tp = 10 mm gusset plate thickness
nb = 2 number of bolts per line
nb = 2 number of bolt line
s = 5 mm Weld Size
Ab = 314 mm2

Nmax = #REF! kN L/C #REF! Beam #REF!

1.BOLT CHECK:
f = 0.75
No. of Bolts = 4
Dia. Of Bolts = 20 mm

Shear check on Bolts:

Nominal shear stress, Fnv = #REF! MPa
Rnv = Φ.Fnt.Ab Eq-J3.1
Shear capacity fRn = #REF! kN
#REF!
Tension check on Bolts:
Rnt = Φ.Fnt.Ab Eq-J3.1
Nominal shear stress, Fnt = #REF! MPa
Shear capacity fRnt = #REF!
#REF!
Bearing check on Bolts:
Rnb = min(Φ*1.2*Lc*t*fu,Φ*2.4*d*t*fu) Eq-J3.6a
Lc = Err:504 mm
Rnb = Err:504 kN
Err:504
2. STRENGTH OF THE ELEMENTS
Check for connecting plate (pipe with gusset plate)
a) Bearing Check on Plate:
f = 0.75
Thickness of Plate = 10 mm
Tensile Stress, Fu = #REF! MPa
Bearing capacity, fRn = f*2.4*d*t*Fu
= #REF! kN
#REF!
b) Block shear rupture of the element
Width of Plate = 210 mm
Rn = min(0.6*fu*Anv + Ubs*fu*Ant , 0.6*fy*Agv + Ubs*fu*Ant) Eq-J4.5
Φ = 0.75
Ant = Err:504 mm2
Ubs = 1
Rnallow = #REF! kN
#REF!
c) Tensile yielding check on Plate:
f = 0.9
fRn = f*Fy*Ag
= #REF! kN
#REF!
d) Tensile rupture check on Plate:
f = 0.75
fRn = f*Fu*Ae
= #REF! kN
#REF!
WELD CHECK (4 fill weld)
β = 0.6
f = 0.75
Length of Weld = 100 mm
Thickness of weld = 5 mm
Fexx = 480 mpa
Rn = f*β*Fexx*Aw
Rn = 305.47 kN
#REF!
Material specifications:
BRACING
Diameter = 168 mm
Thickness = 4 mm

GUSSET PLATE
Plates : A36
fy = #REF! N/mm2 yield stress
fu = #REF! N/mm2 Tensile stress
Fexx = 480 N/mm 2

High strength bolts:ASTM A325M Type -1

Fnt = #REF! N/mm2
Fnv = #REF! N/mm2

d = 20 mm Bolt dia.
dh = Err:504 mm Hole dia.
p = 60 mm Bolt spacing
ed = 40
t = 10 mm connecting plate thickness
tp = 10 mm gusset plate thickness
nb = 2 number of bolts per line
nb = 2 number of bolt line
s = 5 mm Weld Size
Ab = 314 mm2

Nmax = #REF! kN L/C #REF! Beam #REF!

1.BOLT CHECK:
f = 0.75
No. of Bolts = 4
Dia. Of Bolts = 20 mm

Shear check on Bolts:

Nominal shear stress, Fnv = #REF! MPa
Rnv = Φ.Fnt.Ab Eq-J3.1
Shear capacity fRn = #REF! kN
#REF!
Tension check on Bolts:
Rnt = Φ.Fnt.Ab Eq-J3.1
Nominal shear stress, Fnt = #REF! MPa
Shear capacity fRnt = #REF!
#REF!
Bearing check on Bolts:
Rnb = min(Φ*1.2*Lc*t*fu,Φ*2.4*d*t*fu) Eq-J3.6a
Lc = Err:504 mm
Rnb = Err:504 kN
Err:504
2. STRENGTH OF THE ELEMENTS
Check for connecting plate (pipe with gusset plate)
a) Bearing Check on Plate:
f = 0.75
Thickness of Plate = 10 mm
Tensile Stress, Fu = #REF! MPa
Bearing capacity, fRn = f*2.4*d*t*Fu
= #REF! kN
#REF!
b) Block shear rupture of the element
Width of Plate = 210 mm
Rn = min(0.6*fu*Anv + Ubs*fu*Ant , 0.6*fy*Agv + Ubs*fu*Ant) Eq-J4.5
Φ = 0.75
Ant = Err:504 mm2
Ubs = 1
Rnallow = #REF! kN
#REF!
c) Tensile yielding check on Plate:
f = 0.9
fRn = f*Fy*Ag
= #REF! kN
#REF!
d) Tensile rupture check on Plate:
f = 0.75
fRn = f*Fu*Ae
= #REF! kN
#REF!

WELD CHECK
β = 0.6
f = 0.75
Length of Weld = 100 mm
Thickness of weld = 5 mm
Fexx = 480 mpa
Rn = f*β*Fexx*Aw
Rn = 305.47 kN
#REF!
Material specifications:
BRACING
Diameter = 114 mm
Thickness = 5 mm

GUSSET PLATE
Plates : A36
fy = #REF! N/mm2 yield stress
fu = #REF! N/mm2 Tensile stress
Fexx = 480 N/mm 2

High strength bolts:ASTM A325M Type -1

Fnt = #REF! N/mm2
Fnv = #REF! N/mm2

d = 20 mm Bolt dia.
dh = Err:504 mm Hole dia.
p = 60 mm Bolt spacing
ed = 40
t = 10 mm connecting plate thickness
tp = 10 mm gusset plate thickness
nb = 2 number of bolts per line
nb = 2 number of bolt line
s = 5 mm Weld Size
Ab = 314 mm2

Nmax = #REF! kN L/C #REF! Beam #REF!

1.BOLT CHECK:
f = 0.75
No. of Bolts = 4
Dia. Of Bolts = 20 mm

Shear check on Bolts:

Nominal shear stress, Fnv = #REF! MPa
Rnv = Φ.Fnt.Ab Eq-J3.1
Shear capacity fRn = #REF! kN
#REF!
Tension check on Bolts:
Rnt = Φ.Fnt.Ab Eq-J3.1
Nominal shear stress, Fnt = #REF! MPa
Shear capacity fRnt = #REF!
#REF!
Bearing check on Bolts:
Rnb = min(Φ*1.2*Lc*t*fu,Φ*2.4*d*t*fu) Eq-J3.6a
Lc = Err:504 mm
Rnb = Err:504 kN
Err:504
2. STRENGTH OF THE ELEMENTS
Check for connecting plate (pipe with gusset plate)
a) Bearing Check on Plate:
f = 0.75
Thickness of Plate = 10 mm
Tensile Stress, Fu = #REF! MPa
Bearing capacity, fRn = f*2.4*d*t*Fu
= #REF! kN
#REF!
b) Block shear rupture of the element
Width of Plate = 150 mm
Rn = min(0.6*fu*Anv + Ubs*fu*Ant , 0.6*fy*Agv + Ubs*fu*Ant) Eq-J4.5
Φ = 0.75
Ant = Err:504 mm2
Ubs = 1
Rnallow = #REF! kN
#REF!
c) Tensile yielding check on Plate:
f = 0.9
fRn = f*Fy*Ag
= #REF! kN
#REF!
d) Tensile rupture check on Plate:
f = 0.75
fRn = f*Fu*Ae
= #REF! kN
#REF!

WELD CHECK
β = 0.6
f = 0.75
Length of Weld = 100 mm
Thickness of weld = 5 mm
Fexx = 480 mpa
Rn = f*β*Fexx*Aw
Rn = 305.47 kN
#REF!
Material specifications:
BRACING
Diameter = 88 mm
Thickness = 5 mm

GUSSET PLATE
Plates : A36
fy = #REF! N/mm2 yield stress
fu = #REF! N/mm2 Tensile stress
Fexx = 480 N/mm 2

High strength bolts:ASTM A325M Type -1

Fnt = #REF! N/mm2
Fnv = #REF! N/mm2

d = 20 mm Bolt dia.
dh = Err:504 mm Hole dia.
p = 60 mm Bolt spacing
ed = 40
t = 10 mm connecting plate thickness
tp = 10 mm gusset plate thickness
nb = 2 number of bolts per line
nb = 2 number of bolt line
s = 5 mm Weld Size
Ab = 314 mm2

Nmax = #REF! kN L/C #REF! Beam #REF!

1.BOLT CHECK:
f = 0.75
No. of Bolts = 4
Dia. Of Bolts = 20 mm

Shear check on Bolts:

Nominal shear stress, Fnv = #REF! MPa
Rnv = Φ.Fnt.Ab Eq-J3.1
Shear capacity fRn = #REF! kN
#REF!
Tension check on Bolts:
Rnt = Φ.Fnt.Ab Eq-J3.1
Nominal shear stress, Fnt = #REF! MPa
Shear capacity fRnt = #REF!
#REF!
Bearing check on Bolts:
Rnb = min(Φ*1.2*Lc*t*fu,Φ*2.4*d*t*fu) Eq-J3.6a
Lc = Err:504 mm
Rnb = Err:504 kN
Err:504
2. STRENGTH OF THE ELEMENTS
Check for connecting plate (pipe with gusset plate)
a) Bearing Check on Plate:
f = 0.75
Thickness of Plate = 10 mm
Tensile Stress, Fu = #REF! MPa
Bearing capacity, fRn = f*2.4*d*t*Fu
= #REF! kN
#REF!
b) Block shear rupture of the element
Width of Plate = 120 mm
Rn = min(0.6*fu*Anv + Ubs*fu*Ant , 0.6*fy*Agv + Ubs*fu*Ant) Eq-J4.5
Φ = 0.75
Ant = Err:504 mm2
Ubs = 1
Rnallow = #REF! kN
#REF!
c) Tensile yielding check on Plate:
f = 0.9
fRn = f*Fy*Ag
= #REF! kN
#REF!
d) Tensile rupture check on Plate:
f = 0.75
fRn = f*Fu*Ae
= #REF! kN
#REF!
WELD CHECK
β = 0.6
f = 0.75
Length of Weld = 100 mm
Thickness of weld = 5 mm
Fexx = 480 mpa
Rn = f*β*Fexx*Aw
Rn = 305.47 kN
#REF!
PROJECT : THAI OIL CLEAN FUEL PROJECT

CLIENT : THAI OIL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED

PLANT LOCATION : SRIRACHA, THAILAND

CONNECTION DESIGN TEMPLATE SHEET VALIDATION

TITLE : THAIOIL_TEE BRACING BOLTED CONNECTION

DATE: 19-Sep-19

DOCUMENT No: F44764-CONN-TEMPLATE-002

REV: A
BRACING CONNECTION DESIGN (FOR TEE SECTION) _BOLTED AISC 9th Edition

Fmax = 100 kN L/C 25 Beam 55

TEE SHAPE
Fy = 325 N/mm2 Project Spec.
Fu = 490 N/mm2 Project Spec.

Section CT200x200
t2 = 13 mm
t1 = 8 mm e1
area, Ag = 4206 mm2 β

B = 200 mm
r = 16 mm Fig-1
Cx = 41.90 mm

High strength bolts: ASTM A325M Type -1 Manual 9th ed.

Ft = 303 N/mm2 TABLE J3.2 (Treads are
not excluded from
Fv = 145 N/mm2 shear plane)

GUSSET PLATE
Plates : TIS1499 SM400
Fy = 245 N/mm2 Project Spec.
Fu = 400 N/mm 2 Project Spec.

Connection Geometry
d = 20 mm Bolt dia.
Ab = 314.16 mm2
dh = 24 mm Hole dia. + 2 mm ref. B2 - Manual 9th ed.
nb = 4 - number of bolts per row along the tee shape
nbv = 2 - number of bolts perpendicular to the tee shape
p = 60 mm Bolt spacing
k = 60 mm (Applicable for nbv > 2)
k1 = 1.2 Effective length factor in compression,for probable side sway buckling
ed = 40 mm distance edge angle and first bolt along angle, Maximum 150mm
c = 40 mm distance edge angle and first bolt, Maximum 150mm
ep = 40 mm distance edge plate and first bolt, Maximum 150mm
tp = 10 mm gusset plate thickness
L = 350 mm width of plate
lb = 150 mm Unsupported length - Only in compression case
G = 15 mm Clear distance between brace and beam
e1 = 15 mm Extension of gusset beyond brace
θ = 30 degrees Angle of brace
β = 15 degrees From Fig-1

GEOMETRY CHECK
Project Spec. 3d ≤p 1.0 OK
Project Spec. 3d ≤k 1.0 OK
Project Spec. c≥2d 1.0 OK
Project Spec. ed ≥ 2 d 1.0 OK
Project Spec. ep ≥ 2 d 1.0 OK
Profile check: 2C+k(nbv-2)+t1 + 2 r + 2 d < B 0.8 OK
Gusset check: L>max (B;Lw) 0.8 OK
1.BOLT CHECK:
No. of Bolts n = 8
Dia. Of Bolts d = 20 mm

a) Shear check on Bolts:

Maximum shear stress per bolt Fv,actual = Fmax / ( n xAb )
39.79 MPa
Allowable shear stress Fv = 145 MPa

U/R = 0.27 Safe

2. CHECK FOR TEE SECTION

a) Bearing check on Bolt Hole:

Bearing stress per bolt Fb,actual = Fmax / (d x t2 x n)
48.08 MPa
- Distance from the
Le = 40 mm free edge to center
of the bolt
Allowable bearing stress Fp1 = 1.2*Fu Eq-J3.1
= 588 Mpa
Fp2 = Le*Fu/2d Eq-J3.3
= 490 Mpa
Fb,allowabl = min(Fp1,Fp2) = 490 Mpa

U/R = 0.10 Safe

b) Check Tensile on Tee Section
i) Yielding: Ag = 4206 mm2
Ft,actual = Fmax / Ag = 24 Mpa

Ft,allowable 0.6*Fy Eq-F3.3

= 195 Mpa

U/R = 0.12 Safe

ii) Rupture:
An = Ag - nbv x dh x t2
3582 mm2

Shear lag factor U = 0.750 (All members with par.B3

bolted/rivited)
min (U An, 0.85 Ag) Ae = 2686.5 mm2
Fr,actual = Fmax / Ae = 37 Mpa

Fr,allowable = 0.5*Fu Eq-J4.2

= 245 Mpa

U/Ratio = 0.15 Safe

c) Block shear rupture:
Ant = (c-0.5dh) x t2 x2
728 mm2
Anv = ed +(nb-1)p-(nb-0.5) x dh )x t2 x2
3536 mm2
Fbv,actual = Fmax / (0.3xAnv + 0.5xAnt) = 70 Mpa Eq-J4.1 & J4.2

Fbv,allowable = Fu = 490 Mpa

 U/Ratio = 0.14 Safe

3. CHECK FOR GUSSET PLATE

a) Bearing check on Bolt Hole:

Bearing stress per bolt Fb,actual = Fmax / (d x tp x n)
62.5 MPa
- Distance from the
Le = 40 mm free edge to center
of the bolt
Allowable bearing stress Fp3 = 1.2*Fu Eq-J3.1
= 480 Mpa
Fp4 = Le*Fu/2d Eq-J3.3
= 400 Mpa

Fb,allowabl = min(Fp3,Fp4) = 400 Mpa

U/R = 0.16 Safe

b) Tensile yielding check :
Whitmore width - eccentricity is not
considered Lw1 = B - 2C + 2(P x (nb-1)x tanθ)
328 mm
Lw2 = B - C + (P x (nb-1)x tanθ) + e1 + (P x (nb-1)x tanβ)
327 mm
Lw3 = (G/cosθ) + B - C + (P x (nb-1)x tanθ)
281 mm
Lw4 = (G/cosθ) + B + e1 + (P x (nb-1)x tanβ)
281 mm

Whitmore width, Lw = min(Lw1,Lw2,Lw3,Lw4)

= 281 mm

Whitmore gross area Agw = Lw x tp

2810 mm2
Ft,actual = Fmax / Agw = 36 Mpa

Ft,allowable = 0.6*Fy Eq-F3.3

= 147 Mpa

U/R = 0.24 Safe

c) Rupture:
An = Agw -nbv x dh x tp
2330 mm2
min (An; 0.85 Ag) Ae = min(An , 0.85 Agw) = 2330 mm2
Fr,actual = Fmax / Ae
43 Mpa
Fr,allowable = 0.5*Fu Eq-J4.2
200 Mpa

U/R = 0.22 Safe

d) Block shear rupture:
 Ant = (B - 2C - dh)* tp
960 mm2
Anv =
1360 mm2
Fbv,actual = Fmax / (0.3xAnv + 0.5xAnt) = 113 Mpa Eq-J4.1 & J4.2

Fbv,allowable = Fu = 400 Mpa Eq-J4.1 & J4.2

U/R = 0.28 Safe

e) Compression check

, if klb/r ≤ Cc Eq. E2-1

, if klb/r > Cc Eq. E2-2

where

if klb/r ≤ Cc Fa = 117 Mpa

if klb/r > Cc Fa = 265 Mpa

Unsupported length lb = 150.00 mm

k1 = 1.2
Whitmore width - eccentricity is not
considered Lw = 281 mm
tp = 10 mm
radius of gyration = tp/radq(12) r = 2.89 mm
K1lb/r = 62.3
Cc = 126.9
Comparing Cc and K1lb/r, K1lb/r < Cc
Hence Eq. E2-1 is applicable
Fa = 117 Mpa

Agw = Lw x tp
= 2810 mm2
Fa, actual = Fmax/Agw
= 36 Mpa

U/R = 0.31 Safe

 mm mm mm mm kg/m mm cm cm4 cm4 cm cm cm3 cm3 cm2
Section H B t1 t2 M r Cx Ix Iy rx ry Zx Zy Area
CT125x125 125 125 6 9 14.8 12 2.75 248 147 3.63 2.79 25.6 23.5 18.83
CT150x150 150 150 6.5 9 18.4 13 3.37 464 254 4.45 3.29 40 33.8 23.39 Member list
CT175x175 175 175 7 11 24.8 14 3.72 815 492 5.08 3.96 59.3 56.2 31.57 approved by Owner
CT200x200 200 200 8 13 33 16 4.19 1400 868 5.76 4.56 88.6 86.8 42.06 - THAI OIL CPF
CT250x200 250 200 10 16 44.8 20 5.90 3210 1070 7.5 4.33 169 107 57.1
Fig-1

•Unsupported length in gusset plate