Block Shear Strength (page 16-112)

 For certain connection configurations, a segment or “block” of material

at the end of the member can tear out.

Tension member Block shear in Member Block shear in Gusset Plate

The available strength according to AISC Specifications 2005 is:

= 0.6 + ≤ 0.6 +

Where:
= gross area subjected to shear
= net area subjected to shear
= net area subjected to tension
Example:
A steel angle L6x6x½ using A36 steel is subjected to tensile load.
Determine the block shear rupture strength.
 Solution:
 Anv= net area subjected to shear (in2)
 = Thickness [Lv–(No. of bolts)(Bolt dia. + 1/8”)]
 = ½”[10” –(2.5 holes)(¾” + 1/8”)] = 3.91 in2
 Ant= net area subjected to tension (in2)
 = Thickness [Lt–(No. of bolts)(Bolt dia. + 1/8”)]
 = ½”[2½” –(0.5 holes)(¾” + 1/8”)]
 = 1.03 in2
 Agv= gross area subjected to shear (in2)
 = Thickness (Lv)
 = 10*1/2= 5 in2
 Rn= Available block shear
 = 0.6FuAnv+ UbsFuAnt
 = 0.6(58 KSI)(3.91 in2) + (1.00)(58 KSI)(1.03 in2)
 = 195.8 Kips
 Check if Rn≤ 0.6FyAgv+ UbsFuAnt
 ≤ 0.6(36 KSI)(5 in2) + (1.00)(58 KSI)(1.03 in2)
 ≤ 167.7 Kips
 Pbs= ØtRn= 0.75 (167.7) = 125.8 Kips