STEEL DESIGN - CHAPTER 3 TENSION MEMBERS

STAGGERED CONNECTIONS
This type of bolt arrangement is used to maximized the effective or usable area in a connection. Since there are space
limitations in a connection, more than one layer is necessary to accommodate the needed number of bolts in a connection.

1 layered simple connection

2 layered simple connection

STEEL DESIGN - CHAPTER 3 TENSION MEMBERS
STAGGERED CONNECTIONS

All possible failure path must be considered.

STEEL DESIGN - CHAPTER 3 TENSION MEMBERS
STAGGERED CONNECTIONS
PROBLEM 1
An angle with staggered fasteners in each leg
is shown in the figure. A36 steel is used, and
holes are for 22mm-diameter bolts. Determine
the design and allowable strength of the member.
STEEL DESIGN - CHAPTER 3 TENSION MEMBERS
STAGGERED CONNECTIONS
PROBLEM 2
Determine the design and allowable strength
for the Channel as shown in the figure.
The holes are for 16mm-diameter bolts.
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STAGGERED CONNECTIONS
PROBLEM 3
Find the design or allowable strength of the W-shape
as shown in the figure. The holes are for 20mm
diameter bolts. Use A36 steel.