2023-04-25 - Gusset

Current Date: 25-04-2023 00:23
Units system: SI
File name: C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Engineering\RAM Connection.en\Data\SCBF-Kiran.cnx\
Steel connections
Results
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Connection name : CBB_DW_CBF

Connection ID : 1
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Family: Column - Beams - Braces (CBB)

Type: Gusset
Design code: AISC 360-10 LRFD, AISC 341-10 LRFD
DEMANDS
Right beam Left beam Column Pu
Description Pu Vu Mu33 Pu Vu Mu33 Pu Vu Brace1 Brace2 Brace3 Brace4 Load type
[KN] [KN] [KN*m] [KN] [KN] [KN*m] [KN] [KN] [KN] [KN] [KN] [KN]
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DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
EQ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 700.00 Design
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Interface between Gusset - Top right brace

Connection: Claw angle
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[KN]
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0.00 DL Design
227.27 EQ Design
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GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References
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Angle
Longitudinal edge distance [mm] 38.10 31.75 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2 = 31.75[mm] + 0[mm] = 31.75[mm] Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Longitudinal center-to-center spacing (pitch) [mm] 76.20 67.73 152.40 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d = 8/3*25.4[mm] = 67.73[mm] Sec. J3.3
IsCorrosionConsidered ® False
smax = min(24*tp, 12 [in]) = min(24*6.35[mm], 12 [in]) = 152.4[mm] Sec. J3.5
Angle (Brace side)

Transverse edge distance [mm] 31.75 31.75 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
J3.5
Angle (Gusset side)

J3.5
J3.5
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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Angle (Brace side)
Bolts shear [KN] 884.66 0.00 DL 0.00 Tables (7-1..14)
fRn = f*Fnv*Ab = 0.75*582.26[N/mm2]*506.45[mm2] = 221.17[kN] Eq. J3-1
fRn = 2 * (C*fRn) = 2 * (2*221.17[kN]) = 884.66[kN] Tables (7-1..14)
Revised bolt shear strength at claw angle [KN] 498.57 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. J3-6,
p. 7-18
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2) = Max(0.0, 38.1[mm] - 26.99[mm]/2) = 24.61[mm] Sec. J4.10
Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh) = Max(0.0, 76.2[mm] - 26.99[mm]) = 49.21[mm] Sec. J4.10
rn1 = min(k1*lc*tp*Fu, k2*d*tp*Fu) = min(1.2*24.61[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 74.98[kN] Eq. J3-6
rn2 = min(k1*Lc-spa*tp*Fu, k2*d*tp*Fu) = min(1.2*49.21[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 149.96[kN] Eq. J3-6
fRn = f*C*min(rn1, rn2) = 0.75*1*min(74.98[kN], 149.96[kN]) = 56.23[kN] p. 7-18
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 74.98[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 149.96[kN] Eq. J3-6
fRn = 2 * (f*C*min(rn1, rn2)) = 2 * (0.75*1*min(74.98[kN], 149.96[kN])) = 112.47[kN] p. 7-18
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 74.98[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 149.96[kN] Eq. J3-6
fRn = 1*fRnbe + (n - 1)*fRns = 1*56.23[kN] + (2 - 1)*442.33[kN] = 498.57[kN] Eq. J3-6
Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 337.41 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. J3-6
fRn = 2 * (f*(min(k1*lc, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*
nc) = 2 * (0.75*(min(1.2*24.61[mm], 2.4*25.4[mm]) + min(1.2*49.21[mm], 2.4*25.4[mm])*(2 - 1))*
6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]*1) = 337.41[kN] Eq. J3-6
Brace
Bolt bearing on brace [KN] 544.78 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. J3-6
10[mm]*410[N/mm2]*1) = 544.78[kN] Eq. J3-6
Gusset
Bolt bearing on gusset [KN] 674.82 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. J3-6
fRn = f*(min(k1*lc, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc =
0.75*(min(1.2*24.61[mm], 2.4*25.4[mm]) + min(1.2*49.21[mm], 2.4*25.4[mm])*(2 - 1))*25.4[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]*
1 = 674.82[kN] Eq. J3-6
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Ratio 0.00
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Connection: Splice plate
DEMANDS
[KN]
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0.00 DL Design
245.45 EQ Design
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Splice plate
J3.5
J3.5

J3.5
J3.5
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d = 8/3*25.4[mm] = 67.73[mm] Sec. J3.3
smax = min(24*tp, 12 [in]) = min(24*6[mm], 12 [in]) = 144[mm] Sec. J3.5
Transverse center-to-center spacing (gage) [mm] 76.20 67.73 144.00 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d = 8/3*25.4[mm] = 67.73[mm] Sec. J3.3
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DESIGN CHECK
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Splice plate
nc) = 2 * (0.75*(min(1.2*18.26[mm], 2.4*25.4[mm]) + min(1.2*49.21[mm], 2.4*25.4[mm])*(2 - 1))*6[mm]*
399.89[N/mm2]*2) = 582.78[kN] Eq. J3-6
Brace
0.75*(min(1.2*18.26[mm], 2.4*25.4[mm]) + min(1.2*49.21[mm], 2.4*25.4[mm])*(2 - 1))*5.7[mm]*410[N/mm2]*2 =
283.81[kN] Eq. J3-6
Gusset
Bolt bearing under axial load [KN] 1233.54 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. J3-6
2 = 1233.54[kN] Eq. J3-6
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Ratio 0.00
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Checks for gusset and brace

REQUIRED RESISTANCE OF BRACED CONNECTIONS
Requirement Value
[KN]
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Required tensile strength 847.00
Required compressive strength 324.34
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Slenderness 144.52 -- 200.00 AISC 341-10 Sec.

F2.5b.
lmax = 200 AISC 341-10 Sec.
F2.5b.
lb = L/r = 3048[mm]/21.09[mm] = 144.52
Flange local buckling 5.00 0.00 8.69 Seismic Manual Table

I-8-1
l = bf/(2*tf) = 100[mm]/(2*10[mm]) = 5 Seismic Manual
Table I-8-1
lps = 0.30*(E/Fy)1/2 = 0.30*(2.10E+05[N/mm2]/250[N/mm2])1/2 = 8.69 Seismic Manual
Table I-8-1
Local web buckling 27.72 0.00 91.01 Seismic Manual Table

I-8-1
l = (d - 2*k)/tw = (200[mm] - 2*21[mm])/5.7[mm] = 27.72 Seismic Manual
Table I-8-1
Ca<=0.125 ® 0<=0.125 ® True
lps = 3.14*(1 - 1.54*Ca)*(E/Fy)1/2 = 3.14*(1 - 1.54*0)*(2.10E+05[N/mm2]/250[N/mm2])1/2 = 91.01 Seismic Manual
Table I-8-1
Gusset plate plastic hinge length (2t) [mm] 50.80 50.80 101.60
Free-edge buckling [mm] 903.28 -- 540.68
Weld size [1/16in] 3 2 3 table J2.4,
Sec. J2.2b
wmin = wmin = 0.003175 table J2.4
tp<1/4 [in] ® 6.35[mm]<1/4 [in] ® False
wmax = tp - 1/16 [in] = 6.35[mm] - 1/16 [in] = 0.004763 Sec. J2.2b
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Ratio 1.01
DESIGN CHECK
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Brace
Yielding strength due to axial load [KN] 693.00 700.00 EQ 1.01 Eq. J4-1
fRn = f*Fy*Ag = 0.9*250[N/mm2]*3080[mm2] = 693[kN] Eq. J4-1
WARNINGS
- Amplified seismic load combinations are required
- Stiffeners on gusset are required due to free-edge buckling
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Calculation of the brace interface forces

Load condition :DL
H = P*cosq = 0[kN]*0.707 = 0[kN]
V = P*sinq = 0[kN]*0.707 = 0[kN]
Load condition :EQ

H = P*cosq = 700[kN]*0.707 = 494.97[kN]
V = P*sinq = 700[kN]*0.707 = 494.97[kN]
Upper right gusset interface - column

Directly welded
DEMANDS
Beam Column
Description Ru Pu Mu Pu Mu22 Mu33 Load type
[KN] [KN] [KN*m] [KN] [KN*m] [KN*m]
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DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
EQ 0.00 989.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
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DESIGN CHECK
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Gusset
Shear yielding [KN] 5589.95 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. J4-3
Ag = Lp*tp = 1477.76[mm]*25.4[mm] = 37535.07[mm2] Sec. D3-1
fRn = f*0.60*Fy*Ag = 1*0.60*248.21[N/mm2]*37535.07[mm2] = 5589.95[kN] Eq. J4-3
Gusset edge tension stress [N/m2] 2.23389E08 0.00 DL 0.00 J4-1

fFn = f*Fy = 0.9*248.21[N/mm2] = 223.39[N/mm2] J4-1
fua = Hc/(tp*l) = 0[kN]/(25.4[mm]*1477.76[mm]) = 0[N/mm2] 9
Gusset edge shear stress [N/m2] 1.48926E08 0.00 DL 0.00 J4-1

fFn = f*0.6*Fy = 1*0.6*248.21[N/mm2] = 148.93[N/mm2] J4-1
fuv = Vc/(tp*l) = 0[kN]/(25.4[mm]*1477.76[mm]) = 0[N/mm2] 9
Weld capacity [KN] 4323.25 0.00 DL 0.00 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11

fRn = 2 * (f*C*C1*D*L) = 2 * (0.75*0.488[kN/mm]*1*4*1477.76[mm]) = 4323.25[kN] Tables 8-4 .. 8-11
fua = Vc/l = 0[kN]/1477.76[mm] = 0[kN/mm] 9
fuv = Hc/l = 0[kN]/1477.76[mm] = 0[kN/mm] 9
fub = Mc/(l2/6) = 0[kN*m]/(1477.76[mm]2/6) = 0[kN/mm] 9
fuPeak = ((fua + fub)2 + fuv2)1/2 = ((0[kN/mm] + 0[kN/mm])2 + 0[kN/mm]2)1/2 = 0[kN/
mm] 9
fuAve = 0.5*(((fua - fub)2 + fuv2)1/2 + ((fua + fub)2 + fuv2)1/2) = 0.5*(((0[kN/
mm] - 0[kN/mm])2 + 0[kN/mm]2)1/2 + ((0[kN/mm] + 0[kN/mm])2 + 0[kN/mm]2)1/2) = 0[kN/mm] 9
fuWeld = l*max(fuPeak, 1.25*fuAve) = 1477.76[mm]*max(0[kN/mm], 1.25*0[kN/mm]) = 0[kN] 9
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Ratio 0.00
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Interface between Gusset - Top left brace

DEMANDS
[KN]
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0.00 DL Design
227.27 EQ Design
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Angle
J3.5
J3.5
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d = 8/3*25.4[mm] = 67.73[mm] Sec. J3.3
Angle (Brace side)

J3.5
J3.5
Angle (Gusset side)

J3.5
J3.5
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DESIGN CHECK
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Angle (Brace side)
p. 7-18
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 74.98[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 149.96[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 74.98[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 149.96[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 74.98[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 149.96[kN] Eq. J3-6
6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]*1) = 337.41[kN] Eq. J3-6
Brace
10[mm]*410[N/mm2]*1) = 544.78[kN] Eq. J3-6
Gusset
1 = 674.82[kN] Eq. J3-6
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Ratio 0.00
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DEMANDS
[KN]
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0.00 DL Design
245.45 EQ Design
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Splice plate
J3.5
J3.5

J3.5
J3.5
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d = 8/3*25.4[mm] = 67.73[mm] Sec. J3.3
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d = 8/3*25.4[mm] = 67.73[mm] Sec. J3.3
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DESIGN CHECK
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Splice plate
399.89[N/mm2]*2) = 582.78[kN] Eq. J3-6
Brace
283.81[kN] Eq. J3-6
Gusset
2 = 1233.54[kN] Eq. J3-6
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Ratio 0.00
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Requirement Value
[KN]
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F2.5b.
F2.5b.
lb = L/r = 3048[mm]/21.09[mm] = 144.52

I-8-1
Table I-8-1
Table I-8-1

I-8-1
Table I-8-1
Ca<=0.125 ® 0<=0.125 ® True
Table I-8-1
Sec. J2.2b
tp<1/4 [in] ® 6.35[mm]<1/4 [in] ® False
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Ratio 1.01
DESIGN CHECK
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Brace
WARNINGS
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Load condition :DL
K = eb*tanq - ec = 150[mm]*1 - 225[mm] = -75[mm] p. 13-10
K' = abar*(tanq + abar/bbar) = 219.44[mm]*(1 + 219.44[mm]/294.44[mm]) = 382.98[mm] p. 13-10
D = (tanq)2 + (abar/bbar)2 = (1)2 + (219.44[mm]/294.44[mm])2 = 1.56 p. 13-10
a = (K'*tanq + K*(abar/bbar)2)/D = (382.98[mm]*1 + -75[mm]*(219.44[mm]/
294.44[mm])2)/1.56 = 219.44[mm] p. 13-10
b = (K' - K*tanq)/D = (382.98[mm] - -75[mm]*1)/1.56 = 294.44[mm] p. 13-10
r = ((a + ec)2 + (b + eb)2)1/2 = ((219.44[mm] + 225[mm])2 + (294.44[mm] +
150[mm])2)1/2 = 628.53[mm] p. 13-5
Hb = a*P/r = 219.44[mm]*0[kN]/628.53[mm] = 0[kN] p. 13-5
Hc = ec*P/r = 225[mm]*0[kN]/628.53[mm] = 0[kN] p. 13-5
Vb = eb*P/r - DV = 150[mm]*0[kN]/628.53[mm] - 0[kN] = 0[kN] p. 13-5
Vc = b*P/r + DV = 294.44[mm]*0[kN]/628.53[mm] + 0[kN] = 0[kN] p. 13-5
Mb = abs(Vb*(a - abar)) + abs(DV*a) = abs(0[kN]*(219.44[mm] - 219.44[mm])) + abs(0[kN]*
219.44[mm]) = 0[kN*m] p. 13-10
Mc = abs(Hc*(b - bbar)) = abs(0[kN]*(294.44[mm] - 294.44[mm])) = 0[kN*m] p. 13-10
Load condition :EQ

294.44[mm])2)/1.56 = 219.44[mm] p. 13-10
r = ((a + ec)2 + (b + eb)2)1/2 = ((219.44[mm] + 225[mm])2 + (294.44[mm] +
150[mm])2)1/2 = 628.53[mm] p. 13-5
Hb = a*P/r = 219.44[mm]*700[kN]/628.53[mm] = 244.39[kN] p. 13-5
Hc = ec*P/r = 225[mm]*700[kN]/628.53[mm] = 250.58[kN] p. 13-5
Vb = eb*P/r - DV = 150[mm]*700[kN]/628.53[mm] - 0[kN] = 167.06[kN] p. 13-5
Vc = b*P/r + DV = 294.44[mm]*700[kN]/628.53[mm] + 0[kN] = 327.92[kN] p. 13-5
Mb = abs(Vb*(a - abar)) + abs(DV*a) = abs(167.06[kN]*(219.44[mm] - 219.44[mm])) +
abs(0[kN]*219.44[mm]) = 0[kN*m] p. 13-10
Mc = abs(Hc*(b - bbar)) = abs(250.58[kN]*(294.44[mm] - 294.44[mm])) = 0[kN*m] p. 13-10
Upper left gusset interface - beam

Directly welded
DEMANDS
Beam Column
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DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
EQ 244.39 167.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
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DESIGN CHECK
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Gusset

fFn = f*Fy = 0.9*248.21[N/mm2] = 223.39[N/mm2] J4-1
fua = Vb/(tp*l) = 0[kN]/(25.4[mm]*413.48[mm]) = 0[N/mm2] 9

fFn = f*0.6*Fy = 1*0.6*248.21[N/mm2] = 148.93[N/mm2] J4-1
fuv = Hb/(tp*l) = 0[kN]/(25.4[mm]*413.48[mm]) = 0[N/mm2] 9

fua = Vb/l = 0[kN]/413.48[mm] = 0[kN/mm] 9
fuv = Hb/l = 0[kN]/413.48[mm] = 0[kN/mm] 9
fub = Mb/(l2/6) = 0[kN*m]/(413.48[mm]2/6) = 0[kN/mm] 9
mm] 9
Beam
Weld block shear [KN] 952.05 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. J4-5
Agv = l*tw = 413.48[mm]*7.7[mm] = 3183.79[mm2] Sec. J4.3
Agt = (Ag - tw*T)/2 = (5870[mm2] - 7.7[mm]*245.8[mm])/2 = 1988.67[mm2] 8
Anv = Agv = 3183.79[mm2] Sec. J4.3
Ant = Agt = 1988.67[mm2] Sec. J4.3
fRn = f*min(0.6*Fu*Anv + Ubs*Fu*Ant, 0.6*Fy*Agv + Ubs*Fu*Ant) = 0.75*
min(0.6*399.89[N/mm2]*3183.79[mm2] + 1*399.89[N/mm2]*1988.67[mm2], 0.6*248.21[N/mm2]*3183.79[mm2] + 1*
399.89[N/mm2]*1988.67[mm2]) = 952.05[kN] Eq. J4-5
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Ratio 0.00
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Upper left gusset interface - column

Directly welded
DEMANDS
Beam Column
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DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
EQ 327.92 250.58 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
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DESIGN CHECK
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Gusset

fFn = f*Fy = 0.9*248.21[N/mm2] = 223.39[N/mm2] J4-1
fFn = f*0.6*Fy = 1*0.6*248.21[N/mm2] = 148.93[N/mm2] J4-1

fua = Vc/l = 0[kN]/588.88[mm] = 0[kN/mm] 9
fuv = Hc/l = 0[kN]/588.88[mm] = 0[kN/mm] 9
mm] 9
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Ratio 0.00
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Interface between Gusset - Bottom left brace

DEMANDS
[KN]
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0.00 DL Design
227.27 EQ Design
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Angle
J3.5
J3.5
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d = 8/3*25.4[mm] = 67.73[mm] Sec. J3.3
Angle (Brace side)

J3.5
J3.5
Angle (Gusset side)

J3.5
J3.5
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DESIGN CHECK
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Angle (Brace side)
p. 7-18
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 74.98[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 149.96[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 74.98[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 149.96[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 74.98[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 149.96[kN] Eq. J3-6
6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]*1) = 337.41[kN] Eq. J3-6
Brace
10[mm]*410[N/mm2]*1) = 544.78[kN] Eq. J3-6
Gusset
1 = 674.82[kN] Eq. J3-6
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Ratio 0.00
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DEMANDS
[KN]
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0.00 DL Design
245.45 EQ Design
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Splice plate
J3.5
J3.5

J3.5
J3.5
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d = 8/3*25.4[mm] = 67.73[mm] Sec. J3.3
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d = 8/3*25.4[mm] = 67.73[mm] Sec. J3.3
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DESIGN CHECK
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Splice plate
399.89[N/mm2]*2) = 582.78[kN] Eq. J3-6
Brace
283.81[kN] Eq. J3-6
Gusset
2 = 1233.54[kN] Eq. J3-6
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Ratio 0.00
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Requirement Value
[KN]
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F2.5b.
F2.5b.
lb = L/r = 3048[mm]/21.09[mm] = 144.52

I-8-1
Table I-8-1
Table I-8-1

I-8-1
Table I-8-1
Ca<=0.125 ® 0<=0.125 ® True
Table I-8-1
Sec. J2.2b
tp<1/4 [in] ® 6.35[mm]<1/4 [in] ® False
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Ratio 1.01
DESIGN CHECK
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Brace
WARNINGS
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Load condition :DL
294.44[mm])2)/1.56 = 219.44[mm] p. 13-10
r = ((a + ec)2 + (b + eb)2)1/2 = ((219.44[mm] + 225[mm])2 + (294.44[mm] +
150[mm])2)1/2 = 628.53[mm] p. 13-5
Hb = a*P/r = 219.44[mm]*0[kN]/628.53[mm] = 0[kN] p. 13-5
Hc = ec*P/r = 225[mm]*0[kN]/628.53[mm] = 0[kN] p. 13-5
Vb = eb*P/r - DV = 150[mm]*0[kN]/628.53[mm] - 0[kN] = 0[kN] p. 13-5
Vc = b*P/r + DV = 294.44[mm]*0[kN]/628.53[mm] + 0[kN] = 0[kN] p. 13-5
Mb = abs(Vb*(a - abar)) + abs(DV*a) = abs(0[kN]*(219.44[mm] - 219.44[mm])) + abs(0[kN]*
219.44[mm]) = 0[kN*m] p. 13-10
Mc = abs(Hc*(b - bbar)) = abs(0[kN]*(294.44[mm] - 294.44[mm])) = 0[kN*m] p. 13-10
Load condition :EQ

294.44[mm])2)/1.56 = 219.44[mm] p. 13-10
r = ((a + ec)2 + (b + eb)2)1/2 = ((219.44[mm] + 225[mm])2 + (294.44[mm] +
150[mm])2)1/2 = 628.53[mm] p. 13-5
Hb = a*P/r = 219.44[mm]*700[kN]/628.53[mm] = 244.39[kN] p. 13-5
Hc = ec*P/r = 225[mm]*700[kN]/628.53[mm] = 250.58[kN] p. 13-5
Vb = eb*P/r - DV = 150[mm]*700[kN]/628.53[mm] - 0[kN] = 167.06[kN] p. 13-5
Vc = b*P/r + DV = 294.44[mm]*700[kN]/628.53[mm] + 0[kN] = 327.92[kN] p. 13-5
Mb = abs(Vb*(a - abar)) + abs(DV*a) = abs(167.06[kN]*(219.44[mm] - 219.44[mm])) +
abs(0[kN]*219.44[mm]) = 0[kN*m] p. 13-10
Mc = abs(Hc*(b - bbar)) = abs(250.58[kN]*(294.44[mm] - 294.44[mm])) = 0[kN*m] p. 13-10
Lower left gusset interface - beam

Directly welded
DEMANDS
Beam Column
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DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
EQ 244.39 167.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
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DESIGN CHECK
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Gusset

fFn = f*Fy = 0.9*248.21[N/mm2] = 223.39[N/mm2] J4-1
fua = Vb/(tp*l) = 0[kN]/(25.4[mm]*413.48[mm]) = 0[N/mm2] 9

fFn = f*0.6*Fy = 1*0.6*248.21[N/mm2] = 148.93[N/mm2] J4-1
fuv = Hb/(tp*l) = 0[kN]/(25.4[mm]*413.48[mm]) = 0[N/mm2] 9

fua = Vb/l = 0[kN]/413.48[mm] = 0[kN/mm] 9
fuv = Hb/l = 0[kN]/413.48[mm] = 0[kN/mm] 9
fub = Mb/(l2/6) = 0[kN*m]/(413.48[mm]2/6) = 0[kN/mm] 9
mm] 9
2 2 1/2 2 2 1/2
fuAve = 0.5*(((fua - fub) + fuv ) + ((fua + fub) + fuv ) ) = 0.5*(((0[kN/
Beam
Weld block shear [KN] 952.05 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. J4-5
Agv = l*tw = 413.48[mm]*7.7[mm] = 3183.79[mm2] Sec. J4.3
Agt = (Ag - tw*T)/2 = (5870[mm2] - 7.7[mm]*245.8[mm])/2 = 1988.67[mm2] 8
Anv = Agv = 3183.79[mm2] Sec. J4.3
Ant = Agt = 1988.67[mm2] Sec. J4.3
fRn = f*min(0.6*Fu*Anv + Ubs*Fu*Ant, 0.6*Fy*Agv + Ubs*Fu*Ant) = 0.75*
min(0.6*399.89[N/mm2]*3183.79[mm2] + 1*399.89[N/mm2]*1988.67[mm2], 0.6*248.21[N/mm2]*3183.79[mm2] + 1*
399.89[N/mm2]*1988.67[mm2]) = 952.05[kN] Eq. J4-5
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Ratio 0.00
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Lower left gusset interface - column

Directly welded
DEMANDS
Beam Column
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DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
EQ 327.92 250.58 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
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DESIGN CHECK
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Gusset

fFn = f*Fy = 0.9*248.21[N/mm2] = 223.39[N/mm2] J4-1

fFn = f*0.6*Fy = 1*0.6*248.21[N/mm2] = 148.93[N/mm2] J4-1

fua = Vc/l = 0[kN]/588.88[mm] = 0[kN/mm] 9
fuv = Hc/l = 0[kN]/588.88[mm] = 0[kN/mm] 9
mm] 9
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Ratio 0.00
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Interface between Gusset - Bottom right brace

DEMANDS
[KN]
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0.00 DL Design
227.27 EQ Design
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Angle
J3.5
J3.5
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d = 8/3*25.4[mm] = 67.73[mm] Sec. J3.3
Angle (Brace side)

J3.5
J3.5
Angle (Gusset side)

J3.5
J3.5
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DESIGN CHECK
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Angle (Brace side)
p. 7-18
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 74.98[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 149.96[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 74.98[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 149.96[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 74.98[kN] Eq. J3-6
mm2], 2.4*25.4[mm]*6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]) = 149.96[kN] Eq. J3-6
6.35[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]*1) = 337.41[kN] Eq. J3-6
Brace
10[mm]*410[N/mm2]*1) = 544.78[kN] Eq. J3-6
Gusset
1 = 674.82[kN] Eq. J3-6
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Ratio 0.00
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DEMANDS
[KN]
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0.00 DL Design
245.45 EQ Design
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Splice plate
J3.5
J3.5

J3.5
J3.5
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d = 8/3*25.4[mm] = 67.73[mm] Sec. J3.3
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d = 8/3*25.4[mm] = 67.73[mm] Sec. J3.3
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DESIGN CHECK
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Splice plate
399.89[N/mm2]*2) = 582.78[kN] Eq. J3-6
Brace
283.81[kN] Eq. J3-6
Gusset
2 = 1233.54[kN] Eq. J3-6
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Ratio 0.00
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Requirement Value
[KN]
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F2.5b.
F2.5b.
lb = L/r = 3048[mm]/21.09[mm] = 144.52

I-8-1
Table I-8-1
Table I-8-1

I-8-1
Table I-8-1
Ca<=0.125 ® 0<=0.125 ® True
Table I-8-1
Sec. J2.2b
tp<1/4 [in] ® 6.35[mm]<1/4 [in] ® False
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Ratio 1.01
DESIGN CHECK
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Brace
WARNINGS
- Stiffeners on gusset are required due to free-edge buckling
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Load condition :DL
H = P*cosq = 0[kN]*0.707 = 0[kN]
V = P*sinq = 0[kN]*0.707 = 0[kN]
Load condition :EQ

H = P*cosq = 700[kN]*0.707 = 494.97[kN]
V = P*sinq = 700[kN]*0.707 = 494.97[kN]

Load condition :DL
HBeamToColumn = HBeam + HTop + HBot = 0[kN] + 0[kN] + 0[kN] = 0[kN]
VBeamToColumn = VBeam - VTop + VBot = 0[kN] - 0[kN] + 0[kN] = 0[kN]
Load condition :EQ

HBeamToColumn = HBeam + HTop + HBot = 0[kN] + 244.39[kN] + 244.39[kN] = 488.78[kN]
VBeamToColumn = VBeam - VTop + VBot = 0[kN] - 167.06[kN] + 167.06[kN] = 0[kN]
Left beam interface - column

Angles
DEMANDS
Description Ru Pu Load type
[KN] [KN]
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DL 0.00 0.00 Design
EQ 0.00 488.78 Design
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Angle
Length [mm] 152.40 122.90 245.80 p. 10-8
Lmin = T/2 = 245.8[mm]/2 = 122.9[mm] p. 10-8
Lmax = d - max(k, dct) - max(k, dcb) = 300[mm] - max(27.1[mm], 0[mm]) -
max(27.1[mm], 0[mm]) = 245.8[mm] p. 10-8
Angle (Beam side)

Sec. J2.2b
tp<1/4 [in] ® 12.7[mm]<1/4 [in] ® False
Angle (Column side)

Vertical edge distance [mm] 38.10 31.75 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
J3.5
Horizontal edge distance [mm] 35.60 31.75 -- Tables J3.4,

J3.5
J3.5
Vertical center-to-center spacing (pitch) [mm] 76.20 67.73 304.80 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d = 8/3*25.4[mm] = 67.73[mm] Sec. J3.3
Column
J3.5
J3.5
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DESIGN CHECK
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Angle (Beam side)

fRn = 2 * (f*0.60*Fy*Ag) = 2 * (1*0.60*248.21[N/mm2]*1935.48[mm2]) = 576.49[kN] Eq. J4-3
Angle (Column side)

Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 674.82 0.00 DL 0.00 p. 7-18,
Sec. J3.10
fRn = 2 * (f*(C/(nc*n))*(min(k1*lc, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n -
1))*tp*Fu*nc) = 2 * (0.75*(2/(1*2))*(min(1.2*24.61[mm], 2.4*25.4[mm]) + min(1.2*49.21[mm], 2.4*
25.4[mm])*(2 - 1))*12.7[mm]*399.89[N/mm2]*1) = 674.82[kN] p. 7-18,
Sec. J3.10

fRn = 2 * (f*0.60*Fy*Ag) = 2 * (1*0.60*248.21[N/mm2]*1935.48[mm2]) = 576.49[kN] Eq. J4-3
Shear rupture [KN] 435.37 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. J4-4
Lh = dh + 1/16 [in] = 26.99[mm] + 1/16 [in] = 28.57[mm] Sec. D3-2
Le = L - n*Lh = 152.4[mm] - 2*28.57[mm] = 95.25[mm] DG4 Eq. 3-13
Anv = Le*tp = 95.25[mm]*12.7[mm] = 1209.67[mm2] Sec. J4-2
fRn = 2 * (f*0.60*Fu*Anv) = 2 * (0.75*0.60*399.89[N/mm2]*1209.67[mm2]) = 435.37[kN] Eq. J4-4
Block shear [KN] 486.63 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. J4-5

dhh = dh + 1/16 [in] = 26.99[mm] + 1/16 [in] = 28.57[mm] Sec. D3-2
dhv = dh + 1/16 [in] = 26.99[mm] + 1/16 [in] = 28.57[mm] Sec. D3-2
Ant = (Leh - dhh/2)*tp = (35.6[mm] - 28.57[mm]/2)*12.7[mm] = 270.67[mm2] Sec. J4-3
Agv = (Lev + (n - 1)*s)*tp = (38.1[mm] + (2 - 1)*76.2[mm])*12.7[mm] = 1451.61[mm2] Sec. J4-3
Anv = (Lev + (n - 1)*(s - dhv) - dhv/2)*tp = (38.1[mm] + (2 - 1)*(76.2[mm] - 28.57[mm]) -
28.57[mm]/2)*12.7[mm] = 907.26[mm2] Sec. J4-3
IsStressUniform ® True
Ubs = 1 Sec. J4-3
fRn = 2 * (f*min(0.6*Fu*Anv + Ubs*Fu*Ant, 0.6*Fy*Agv + Ubs*Fu*Ant)) =
2 * (0.75*min(0.6*399.89[N/mm2]*907.26[mm2] + 1*399.89[N/mm2]*270.67[mm2], 0.6*248.21[N/mm2]*1451.61[mm2] +
1*399.89[N/mm2]*270.67[mm2])) = 486.63[kN] Eq. J4-5
Resulting tension capacity due prying action [KN] 155.22 0.00 DL 0.00 p. 9-10
fRn = f*Fnt*Ab = 0.75*775.66[N/mm2]*506.45[mm2] = 294.63[kN] Eq. J3-1
fRn = f*Fnt*Ab = 0.75*775.66[N/mm2]*506.45[mm2] = 294.63[kN] Eq. J3-1
a' = Min(a + d/2, 1.25*b + d/2) = Min(35.6[mm] + 25.4[mm]/2, 1.25*59.65[mm] + 25.4[mm]/2) =
48.3[mm] p. 9-12
b' = b - d/2 = 59.65[mm] - 25.4[mm]/2 = 46.95[mm] p. 9-12
r = b'/a' = 46.95[mm]/48.3[mm] = 0.972 p. 9-12
d = 1 - d'/p = 1 - 26.99[mm]/76.2[mm] = 0.646 p. 9-11
tc = ((3.33*B*b')/(f*p*Fu))0.5 = ((3.33*294.63[kN]*46.95[mm])/(0.75*76.2[mm]*399.89[N/
mm2]))0.5 = 44.89[mm] p. 9-12
a' = (1/(d*(1 + r)))*((tc/tp)2 - 1) = (1/(0.646*(1 + 0.972)))*((44.89[mm]/12.7[mm])2 - 1) =
9.03 p. 9-13
Q = (tp/tc)2*(1 + d) = (12.7[mm]/44.89[mm])2*(1 + 0.646) = 0.132 p. 9-13
Tavail = 4 * (B*Q) = 4 * (294.63[kN]*0.132) = 155.22[kN] p. 9-10
Beam
Welds rupture [KN/m] 1847.51 0.00 DL 0.00 p. 9-5
Rn = 0.6*Fu*tp = 0.6*399.89[N/mm2]*7.7[mm] = 1.85[kN/mm] p. 9-5
Dmin = P/(f*C*C1*L) = 0[kN]/(0.75*0.8[kN/mm]*1*152.4[mm]) = 0 tables 8-4..11
HasWeldsOnBothSides ® False
Ru = 2 * (0.6*FEXX*(2)1/2/2*Dmin/16 [in]) = 2 * (0.6*482.63[N/mm2]*(2)1/2/2*0/16 [in]) = 0[kN/
mm] p. 9-5

Ag = Lp*tp = 300[mm]*7.7[mm] = 2310[mm2] Sec. D3-1
fRn = f*0.60*Fy*Ag = 1*0.60*248.21[N/mm2]*2310[mm2] = 344.02[kN] Eq. J4-3
Column
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2) = Max(0.0, 1.00E+33[mm] - 26.99[mm]/2) = 1.00E+33[mm] Sec. J4.10
nc) = 2 * (0.75*(min(1.2*1.00E+33[mm], 2.4*25.4[mm]) + min(1.2*49.21[mm], 2.4*25.4[mm])*(2 - 1))*
13.7[mm]*410[N/mm2]*1) = 1011.19[kN] Eq. J3-6
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Ratio 0.00
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Global critical strength ratio 1.01
NOTATION
a: Plate depth
Ab: Nominal bolt area
Ag: Gross area
Agt: Gross area subject to tension
Agv: Gross area subject to shear
Ant: Net area subject to tension
Anv: Net area subjected to shear
a': Distance for prying action
a: Distance from the face of the column flange or web to the centroid of the gusset to beam connection
a': Value that either maximizes the bolt available tensile strength for a given thickness or minimizes the thickness required for a given bolt
available tensile strength
abar: Centroid of the gusset to beam connection
B: Available tensile strength per bolt
B: Available strength of all bolts
bf : Flange width
b': Distance for prying action
b: Distance from the face of the beam flange to the centroid of the gusset to column connection
bbar: Centroid of the gusset to column connection
b: Distance from bolt centerline to the face/centerline of tee stem/angle leg.
C: Bolt group coefficient
C1: Electrode strength coefficient
C2: Edge distance increment
Ca: Ratio of required strength to available strength
C: Weld group coefficient
cosq: Cosine of the brace with the horizontal angle
d: Nominal bolt diameter
dcb: Bottom cope depth
dct: Top cope depth
dh: Nominal hole dimension
D: Uniform force method factor
d': Width of the hole along the length of the fitting
d: Ratio of the net area at bolt line to gross area at face of the stem or leg of angle
DV: Arbitrary shear
d: Beam depth
dhh: Horizontal hole dimension
dhv: Vertical hole dimension
D: Number of sixteenths of an inch in the weld size
Dmin: Number of sixteenths of an inch in the minimum weld size
E: Elastic modulus
eb: One half the depth of the beam
e c: One half the depth of the column
Fcr: Critical stress, flexural stress buckling
Fe: Elastic critical buckling stress
FEXX: Electrode classification number
Fnt: Nominal tensile stress
Fnv: Nominal shear stress
Fu: Specified minimum tensile strength
fua: Axial stress on welds along gusset-beam or gusset-column interface
fuAve: Average weld stress on welds along gusset-beam or gusset-column interface
fub: Bending stress on welds along gusset-beam or gusset-column interface
fuPeak: Peak weld stress on welds along gusset-beam or gusset-column interface
fuv: Shear stress on welds along gusset-beam or gusset-column interface
fuWeld: Design weld force on welds along gusset-beam or gusset-column interface
F y: Specified minimum yield stress
Hb: Required shear force on the beam to gusset connection
HBeam: Beam horizontal force
HBeamToColumn: Beam to column interrface total horizontal force
HBot: Bottom horizontal component of the gusset forces
Hc: Required axial force on the column to gusset connection
H: Brace axial force horizontal component
HTop: Top horizontal component of the gusset forces
HasWeldsOnBothSides: Has welds on both sides
IsCorrosionConsidered: Is corrosion considered
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
k: Outside corner radius
K: Uniform force method factor
K': Uniform force method factor
l: Length
L: Length
Lc-end: Clear distance
lc: Clear distance
Le: Effective length
Le: Edge distance
Leh: Horizontal edge distance
Lemin: Minimum edge distance
Lev: Vertical edge distance
Lh: Hole dimension for tension and shear net area
Lmax: Maximum length
Lmin: Minimum length
Lp: Plate length
L: Length of weld
lb: Brace Slenderness
lmax: Maximum slenderness
lps: Limiting Width-Thickness ratio (seismically compact)
l: Width-thickness ratio
Mb: Required moment on the beam to gusset connection
MBeam: Beam moment
MBeamToColumn: Beam to column interface moment
MBot: Bottom moment of the gusset forces
Mc: Required moment on the column to gusset connection
MTop: Top moment of the gusset forces
edmin: Minimum edge distance
n: Bolts rows number
n c: Number of bolt columns
P: Required axial force
Pn: Nominal Compressive strength
f: Design factors
fRn: Design or allowable strength
p: Tributary length per pair of bolts, which should preferably not exceed the gage between the pair of bolts
Q: Prying action coefficient
Q: Prying action coefficient
r: Radius of gyration
rn1: Nominal strength of one bolt
rn2: Nominal strength of one bolt
Rn: Nominal strength
Ru: Required strength
r: Uniform force method parameter
Ry: Ratio of the expected yield stress to the specified minimum yield stress
r: Prying distances ratio
smax: Maximum spacing
smin: Minimum spacing
sinq: Sine of the brace with the horizontal angle
s: Longitudinal bolt spacing
Lc-spa: Distance between adjacent holes edges
tp: Thickness of the connected material
T: Clear distance between web fillets
Tavail: Available tensile strength per bolt including effects of prying action
tc: Flange or angle thickness required to develop the available strength of the bolt with no prying action
t f: Thickness of the loaded flange
tp: Plate thickness
tw: Web thickness
tanq: Tangent of the brace with the vertical angle
Ubs: Stress index
Vb: Required axial force on the beam to gusset connection
VBeam: Beam vertical force
VBeamToColumn: Beam to column interrface total vertical force
VBot: Bottom vertical component of the gusset forces
V c: Required shear force on the column to gusset connection
V: Brace axial force vertical component
VTop: Top vertical component of the gusset forces
wmax: Maximum weld size required
wmin: Minimum weld size required
fua: Axial stress on welds along gusset-beam or gusset-column interface
fuv: Shear stress on welds along gusset-beam or gusset-column interface
fFn: Design or allowable tension/shear yielding stress
fRnbe: Design or allowable edge bolt bearing strength
fRns: Design or allowable bolt shear strength
REFERENCES
{9} AISC 2005, Design Examples Version 13.0, pp. IIC-26 - IIC-27
{8} Dowswell, B., 2003, Connection Design For Steel Structures, Structural Design Solutions, LLC. Chapter 13, p. 14
The sample design calculations is shown below
Base Plate:
Current Date: 26-08-2023 07:21
Units system: SI
File name: C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Engineering\RAM Connection.en\Data\Base Plate-Kathmandu.cnx\
Steel connections
Results
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Connection name : Pinned BP
Connection ID : 1
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Family: Column - Base (CB)
Type: Base plate
Design code: AISC 360-10 LRFD, ACI 318-08
DEMANDS
Description Pu Mu22 Mu33 Vu2 Vu3 Load type
[KN] [KN*m] [KN*m] [KN] [KN]
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DL 900.00 0.00 100.00 300.00 0.00 Design
LL 1000.00 0.00 150.00 200.00 0.00 Design
id0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
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Design for major axis
Base plate (AISC 360-10 LRFD)

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Base plate
Longitudinal dimension [mm] 800.00 358.10 --
Transversal dimension [mm] 800.00 338.10 --
Distance from anchor to edge [mm] 120.00 6.35 --
Weld size [1/16in] 12 3 -- table J2.4
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DESIGN CHECK
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Concrete base
Axial bearing [N/m2] 4.5712E07 4.5712E07 LL 1.00 DG1 3.1.1;
Base plate
Flexural yielding (bearing interface) [KN*m/m] 136.52 66.56 LL 0.49 DG1 Eq. 3.3.13,
DG1 Sec 3.1.2
Flexural yielding (tension interface) [KN*m/m] 136.52 78.31 LL 0.57 DG1 Eq. 3.3.13
Column
Weld capacity [KN/m] 4388.32 821.77 LL 0.19 p. 8-9,
Sec. J2.5,
Sec. J2.4,
DG1 p. 35
Elastic method weld shear capacity [KN/m] 2925.55 666.67 DL 0.23 p. 8-9,
Sec. J2.5,
Sec. J2.4
Elastic method weld axial capacity [KN/m] 4388.32 1845.05 LL 0.42 p. 8-9,
Sec. J2.5,
Sec. J2.4
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Ratio 1.00
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Major axis
Anchors
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Anchors
Anchor spacing [mm] 160.00 152.40 -- Sec. D.8.1
Concrete cover [mm] 950.95 76.20 -- Sec. 7.7.1
Effective length [mm] 1024.76 -- 1175.24
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DESIGN CHECK
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Anchor tension [KN] 421.93 147.92 LL 0.35 Eq. D-3
Breakout of anchor in tension [KN] 1096.38 147.92 LL 0.13 Eq. D-4,
Sec. D.3.3.3
Breakout of group of anchors in tension [KN] 1363.64 1089.74 LL 0.80 Eq. D-5,
Sec. D.3.3.3
Pullout of anchor in tension [KN] 547.64 147.92 LL 0.27 Sec. D.3.3.3
Anchor shear [KN] 219.40 25.00 DL 0.11 Eq. D-20
Breakout of anchor in shear [KN] 713.60 25.00 DL 0.04 Sec. D.3.3.3
Breakout of group of anchors in shear [KN] 761.45 300.00 DL 0.39 Sec. D.3.3.3
Pryout of anchor in shear [KN] 2192.76 25.00 DL 0.01 Eq. D-4,
Sec. D.3.3.3
Pryout of group of anchors in shear [KN] 2711.81 300.00 DL 0.11 Eq. D-5,
Sec. D.3.3.3
Interaction of tensile and shear forces [KN] 1.20 1.06 LL 0.88 Eq. D-3,
Eq. D-4,
Sec. D.3.3.3,
Eq. D-5,
Eq. D-20,
Eq. D-32
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Ratio 0.88
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Minor axis
Anchors
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Anchors
Anchor spacing [mm] 160.00 152.40 -- Sec. D.8.1
Concrete cover [mm] 950.95 76.20 -- Sec. 7.7.1
Effective length [mm] 1024.76 -- 1175.24
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DESIGN CHECK
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Anchor tension [KN] 421.93 83.33 LL 0.20 DG1 3.1.1
Breakout of anchor in tension [KN] 1096.38 83.33 LL 0.08 Eq. D-4,
Sec. D.3.3.3
Breakout of group of anchors in tension [KN] 1506.56 1000.00 LL 0.66 Eq. D-5,
Sec. D.3.3.3
Pullout of anchor in tension [KN] 547.64 83.33 LL 0.15 Sec. D.3.3.3
Anchor shear [KN] 219.40 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. D-20
Breakout of anchor in shear [KN] 718.94 0.00 DL 0.00 Sec. D.3.3.3
Pryout of anchor in shear [KN] 2192.76 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. D-4,
Sec. D.3.3.3
Pryout of group of anchors in shear [KN] 3013.12 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. D-5,
Sec. D.3.3.3
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Ratio 0.66
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Major axis
Maximum compression and tension (LL)
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Maximum bearing pressure 45.71 [N/mm2]
Minimum bearing pressure 45.71 [N/mm2]
Maximum anchor tension 147.92 [KN]
Minimum anchor tension 33.70 [KN]
Neutral axis angle 0.00
Bearing length 2.45 [mm]
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Anchors tensions
Anchor Transverse Longitudinal Shear Tension
[mm] [mm] [KN] [KN]
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1 -280.00 -250.00 16.67 33.70
2 -280.00 0.00 16.67 90.81
3 -280.00 250.00 16.67 147.92
4 -120.00 -250.00 16.67 33.70
5 -120.00 0.00 16.67 90.81
6 -120.00 250.00 16.67 147.92
7 280.00 250.00 16.67 147.92
8 280.00 0.00 16.67 90.81
9 280.00 -250.00 16.67 33.70
10 120.00 250.00 16.67 147.92
11 120.00 0.00 16.67 90.81
12 120.00 -250.00 16.67 33.70
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Major axis
Results for tensile breakout (LL)
Group Area Tension Anchors
[mm2] [KN]
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1 6250000.00 1089.74 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Results for shear breakout (DL)
Group Area Shear Anchors
[mm2] [KN]
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1 3000000.00 300.00 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
2 3000000.00 200.00 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11
3 3000000.00 100.00 3, 6, 7, 10
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Minor axis
Results for tensile breakout (LL)
Group Area Tension Anchors
[mm2] [KN]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 6250000.00 1000.00 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Column Splice:
Current Date: 26-08-2020 07:32
Units system: SI
File name: C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Engineering\RAM Connection.en\Data\Base Plate-Kathmandu.cnx\
Steel connections
Results
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Connection name : FP_CS_3/8PL_2B3/4
Connection ID : 2M
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Family: Column splice (CS)
Type: Flange-plated
Design code: AISC 360-10 LRFD
DEMANDS
Description Ru Pu Mu33 Mu22 PufTop PufBot Load type
[KN] [KN] [KN*m] [KN*m] [KN] [KN]
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DL 0.00 500.00 100.00 100.00 -44.12 544.12 Design
LL 0.00 200.00 100.00 100.00 -194.12 394.12 Design
id0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
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Top column
Moment - Flange-Plated
Sec. J3.5
Horizontal center-to-center spacing (gage) [mm] 140.00 67.73 304.80 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5
J3.5
J3.5
Support
J3.5
Bottom column
Sec. J3.5
Horizontal center-to-center spacing (gage) [mm] 140.00 67.73 304.80 Sec. J3.3,
Sec. J3.5
J3.5
J3.5
Support
J3.5
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DESIGN CHECK
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Top column
Tension rupture [KN] 976.84 625.21 DL 0.64 Eq. J4-2
Tension yielding [KN] 982.91 625.21 DL 0.64 Eq. J4-1
Support
Bottom column
Tension rupture [KN] 976.84 625.21 DL 0.64 Eq. J4-2
Tension yielding [KN] 982.91 625.21 DL 0.64 Eq. J4-1
Support
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Connection name : CBB_DW_CBF

Family: Column - Beams - Braces (CBB)

Design code: AISC 360-10 LRFD, AISC 341-10 LRFD

Interface between Gusset - Top right brace

Angle (Brace side)

Angle (Gusset side)

Longitudinal edge distance [mm] 31.75 31.75 -- Tables J3.4,

Checks for gusset and brace

Slenderness 144.52 -- 200.00 AISC 341-10 Sec.

Flange local buckling 5.00 0.00 8.69 Seismic Manual Table

Local web buckling 27.72 0.00 91.01 Seismic Manual Table

Calculation of the brace interface forces

Load condition :EQ

Upper right gusset interface - column

Gusset edge tension stress [N/m2] 2.23389E08 0.00 DL 0.00 J4-1

Gusset edge shear stress [N/m2] 1.48926E08 0.00 DL 0.00 J4-1

Weld capacity [KN] 4323.25 0.00 DL 0.00 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11

Interface between Gusset - Top left brace

Angle (Brace side)

Angle (Gusset side)

Connection: Splice plate

Longitudinal edge distance [mm] 31.75 31.75 -- Tables J3.4,

Checks for gusset and brace

Slenderness 144.52 -- 200.00 AISC 341-10 Sec.

Flange local buckling 5.00 0.00 8.69 Seismic Manual Table

Local web buckling 27.72 0.00 91.01 Seismic Manual Table

Calculation of the brace interface forces

Load condition :EQ

Upper left gusset interface - beam

Gusset edge tension stress [N/m2] 2.23389E08 0.00 DL 0.00 J4-1

Gusset edge shear stress [N/m2] 1.48926E08 0.00 DL 0.00 J4-1

Weld capacity [KN] 1209.65 0.00 DL 0.00 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11

Upper left gusset interface - column

Gusset edge tension stress [N/m2] 2.23389E08 0.00 DL 0.00 J4-1

Weld capacity [KN] 1722.79 0.00 DL 0.00 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11

Interface between Gusset - Bottom left brace

Angle (Brace side)

Angle (Gusset side)

Connection: Splice plate

Longitudinal edge distance [mm] 31.75 31.75 -- Tables J3.4,

Checks for gusset and brace

Slenderness 144.52 -- 200.00 AISC 341-10 Sec.

Flange local buckling 5.00 0.00 8.69 Seismic Manual Table

Local web buckling 27.72 0.00 91.01 Seismic Manual Table

Calculation of the brace interface forces

Load condition :EQ

Lower left gusset interface - beam

Gusset edge tension stress [N/m2] 2.23389E08 0.00 DL 0.00 J4-1

Gusset edge shear stress [N/m2] 1.48926E08 0.00 DL 0.00 J4-1

Weld capacity [KN] 1209.65 0.00 DL 0.00 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11

Lower left gusset interface - column

Gusset edge tension stress [N/m2] 2.23389E08 0.00 DL 0.00 J4-1

Gusset edge shear stress [N/m2] 1.48926E08 0.00 DL 0.00 J4-1

Weld capacity [KN] 1722.79 0.00 DL 0.00 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11

Interface between Gusset - Bottom right brace

Angle (Brace side)

Angle (Gusset side)

Connection: Splice plate

Longitudinal edge distance [mm] 31.75 31.75 -- Tables J3.4,

Checks for gusset and brace

Slenderness 144.52 -- 200.00 AISC 341-10 Sec.

Flange local buckling 5.00 0.00 8.69 Seismic Manual Table

[KN] [KNm] [KNm] [KN] [KN]