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Steel Connections
Results

Connection: 3034 - Gusset BP

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Family: Column - Base (CB)
Type: Gusset
Description: C9
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Design code: AISC 360-16 LRFD, ACI 318-19

Design calculations
Interface between Gusset - Top right brace
Connection: Directly bolted
Demands
Pu Description Load type
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26.35 Pmax Design
-33.53 Pmin Design
26.35 V2max Design
-33.53 V2min Design
26.35 M3max Design
-33.53 M3min Design
26.35 M2max Design
-33.53 M2min Design
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Geometric Considerations
Dimensions Unit Value Min. Max. Sta. References
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Directly bolted
Transverse edge distance [in] 5.38 1.00 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2
= 1[in] + 0[in]
= 1[in] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

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 Longitudinal edge distance [in] 2.00 1.00 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2
= 1[in] + 0[in]
= 1[in] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

Longitudinal center-to-center spacing (pitch) [in] 3.00 2.00 10.50 Sec. J3.5
smin = 8/3*d
= 8/3*0.75[in]
= 2[in] Sec. J3.3

IsCorrosionConsidered → False

smax = min(24*tp, 12 [in] )

= min(24*0.438[in] , 12 [in] )
= 10.5[in] Sec. J3.5

Clear distance between holes (longitudinal) [in] 2.19 0.75 -- Sec. J3.3
lcmin = d
= 0.75[in] Sec. J3.3

Gusset
Transverse edge distance [in] 4.84 1.00 -- Tables J3.4,
J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2
= 1[in] + 0[in]
= 1[in] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

Longitudinal edge distance [in] 2.00 1.00 -- Tables J3.4,

J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2
= 1[in] + 0[in]
= 1[in] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

Welds
Connector to member weld size [1/16in] 6 3 15 Sec. J2.2b
wmin = wmin
= 0.0156 table J2.4

tp<1/4 [in] → 1[in] <1/4 [in] → False

wmax = tp - 1/16 [in]

= 1[in] - 1/16 [in]
= 0.0781 Sec. J2.2b

Stem to cap plate weld size [1/16in] 6 5 15 Sec. J2.2b

wmin = wmin
= 0.026 table J2.4

tp<1/4 [in] → 1[in] <1/4 [in] → False

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 wmax = tp - 1/16 [in]
= 1[in] - 1/16 [in]
= 0.0781 Sec. J2.2b

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Design Check
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Directly bolted
Bolts shear [Kip] 35.80 33.53 Pmin 0.94 Tables (7-1..14)
φRn = φ*Fnv*Ab
= 0.75*54000[lb/in2] *0.442[in2]
= 17.901[kip] Eq. J3-1

φRn = C*φRn
= 2*17.901[kip]
= 35.802[kip] Tables (7-1..14)

Bolt bearing under shear load [Kip] 68.51 33.53 Pmin 0.49 Tables (7-1..14)
φrn = φ*2.4*d*tp*Fu
= 0.75*2.4*0.75[in] *0.438[in] *58000[lb/in2]
= 34.256[kip] Eq. J3-6a

φRn = C*φRn
= 2*34.256[kip]
= 68.513[kip] Tables (7-1..14)

Bolt tearout under shear load [Kip] 86.35 26.35 Pmax 0.31 Sec. J3.6
φrn = φ*1.2*Lc-end*tp*Fu
= 0.75*1.2*2.188[in] *0.438[in] *58000[lb/in2]
= 49.957[kip] Eq. J3-6c

φrn = φ*1.2*Lc-end*tp*Fu
= 0.75*1.2*1.594[in] *0.438[in] *58000[lb/in2]
= 36.397[kip] Eq. J3-6c

φRn = Σ(rni,eff)
= 86.354[kip] Sec. J3.6

Block shear rupture at brace web [Kip] 129.40 26.35 Pmax 0.20 Eq. J4-5
Lh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 0.813[in] + 1/16 [in]
= 0.875[in] Sec. D3-2

Ant = tp*(Lev + (n - 1)*(g - Lh) - Lh/2)

= 0.438[in] *(5.375[in] + (1 - 1)*(3[in] - 0.875[in] ) - 0.875[in] /2)
= 2.16[in2] Sec. J4.3

Agv = tp*(Leh + (nc - 1)*s)

= 0.438[in] *(2[in] + (2 - 1)*3[in] )
= 2.188[in2] Sec. J4.3

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 Lh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 0.813[in] + 1/16 [in]
= 0.875[in] Sec. D3-2

Anv = tp*(Leh + (nc - 1)*(s - Lh) - Lh/2)

= 0.438[in] *(2[in] + (2 - 1)*(3[in] - 0.875[in] ) - 0.875[in] /2)
= 1.613[in2] Sec. J4.3

φRn = φ*min(0.6*Fu*Anv + Ubs*Fu*Ant, 0.6*Fy*Agv + Ubs*Fu*Ant)

= 0.75*min(0.6*58000[lb/in2] *1.613[in2] + 1*58000[lb/in2] *2.16[in2] , 0.6*36000[lb/in2] *2.188[in2] + 1*
58000[lb/in2] *2.16[in2] )
= 129.404[kip] Eq. J4-5

Tab tensile yielding [Kip] 49.10 26.35 Pmax 0.54 Eq. J4-1
Ag = Lp*tp
= 3.464[in] *0.438[in]
= 1.516[in2] Sec. D3-1

φRn = φ*Fy*Ag
= 0.9*36000[lb/in2] *1.516[in2]
= 49.104[kip] Eq. J4-1

Tab tensile rupture [Kip] 49.27 26.35 Pmax 0.53 Eq. J4-2
Ag = Lp*tp
= 3.464[in] *0.438[in]
= 1.516[in2] Sec. D3-1

IsBoltedConnection → True

Lh = dh + 1/16 [in]
= 0.813[in] + 1/16 [in]
= 0.875[in] Sec. D3-2

An = (l - n*Lh)*tp
= (3.464[in] - 1*0.875[in] )*0.438[in]
= 1.133[in2] Sec. D3-2

Ae = min(0.85*Ag, An)
= min(0.85*1.516[in2] , 1.133[in2] )
= 1.133[in2] Sec. J4-1

φRn = φ*Fu*Ae
= 0.75*58000[lb/in2] *1.133[in2]
= 49.274[kip] Eq. J4-2

Axial-flexure interaction of tab and gusset plates 1.00 0.85 Pmin 0.85 Eq. H1-1a
1/2
r = tp/(12)
1/2
= 0.438[in] /(12)
= 0.126[in] Sec. E2

Ag = Lp*tp
= 10.75[in] *0.438[in]
= 4.703[in2] Sec. D3-1

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 K*L/r>25 → 0.6*17.969[in] /0.126[in] >25 → True
2 2
Fe = π *E/(K*L/r)
2 2
= π *2.90E+07[lb/in2] /(0.6*17.969[in] /0.126[in] )
= 39275[lb/in2] Eq. E3-4

Fe> = 0.44*Q*Fy → 39275[lb/in2] >

= 0.44*1*36000[lb/in2] → True
(Q*Fy/Fe)
Fcr = 0.658 *Fy
(1*36000 /39275 )
= 0.658 [lb/in2] [lb/in2] *36000[lb/in2]
= 24529.34[lb/in2] Eq. E7-2

φPn = φ*Fcr*Ag
= 0.9*24529.34[lb/in2] *4.703[in2]
= 103.828[kip] Sec. J4.4
2
Z = L*tp /4
2
= 10.75[in] *0.438[in] /4
= 0.514[in3]

Mcs = φ*Fy*Z
= 0.9*36000[lb/in2] *0.514[in3]
= 1.389[kip*ft] Eq. F2-1

e = (tp + tg)/2
= (0.438[in] + 0.75[in] )/2
= 0.594[in] DG. 24 Sec. 5.2

Mr = Pr*e/2
= -33.53[kip] *0.594[in] /2
= -0.83[kip*ft] DG. 24 Sec. 5.2

Pr/Pc> = 0.2 → 33.53[kip] /103.828[kip] >

= 0.2 → True

Int = Pr/Pc + (8/9)*(Mr/Mcs)

= 33.53[kip] /103.828[kip] + (8/9)*(0.83[kip*ft] /1.389[kip*ft] )
= 0.854 Eq. H1-1a

Tee flange
Tee flange shear yielding [Kip] 464.40 33.53 Pmin 0.07 Eq. J4-3
Ag = Lp*tp
= 10.75[in] *1[in]
= 10.75[in2] Sec. D3-1

φRn = 2 * (φ*0.60*Fy*Ag)
= 2 * (1*0.60*36000[lb/in2] *10.75[in2] )
= 464.4[kip] Eq. J4-3

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 Tee flange shear rupture [Kip] 561.15 33.53 Pmin 0.06 Eq. J4-4
Anv = Le*tp
= 10.75[in] *1[in]
= 10.75[in2] Sec. J4-2

φRn = 2 * (φ*0.60*Fu*Anv)
= 2 * (0.75*0.60*58000[lb/in2] *10.75[in2] )
= 561.15[kip] Eq. J4-4

Welds
Tee flange weld capacity [Kip] 200.46 26.35 Pmax 0.13 Eq. J2-4
L = 2.0*(b + h)
= 2.0*(6[in] + 6[in] )
= 24[in]

5*tp + lb + 2*w> = B → 5*1[in] + 0.438[in] + 2*0.375[in] >

= 6[in] → True

L = po
= 24[in]

Fw = 0.6*FEXX
= 0.6*70000[lb/in2]
= 42000[lb/in2] Sec. J2.4
1/2
Aw = (2) /2*D/16 [in] *L
1/2
= (2) /2*6/16 [in] *24[in]
= 6.364[in2] Sec. J2.4

φRn = φ*Fw*Aw
= 0.75*42000[lb/in2] *6.364[in2]
= 200.465[kip] Eq. J2-4

Stem to tee flange weld capacity [Kip] 179.58 26.35 Pmax 0.15 Eq. J2-4
Fw = 0.6*FEXX
= 0.6*70000[lb/in2]
= 42000[lb/in2] Sec. J2.4
1/2
Aw = (2) /2*D/16 [in] *L
1/2
= (2) /2*6/16 [in] *10.75[in]
= 2.851[in2] Sec. J2.4

φRn = 2 * (φ*Fw*Aw)
= 2 * (0.75*42000[lb/in2] *2.851[in2] )
= 179.583[kip] Eq. J2-4

Gusset
Bolt bearing on gusset [Kip] 117.45 33.53 Pmin 0.29 Tables (7-1..14)
φrn = φ*2.4*d*tp*Fu
= 0.75*2.4*0.75[in] *0.75[in] *58000[lb/in2]
= 58.725[kip] Eq. J3-6a

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 φRn = C*φRn
= 2*58.725[kip]
= 117.45[kip] Tables (7-1..14)

Bolt tearout on gusset [Kip] 148.04 26.35 Pmax 0.18 Sec. J3.6
φrn = φ*1.2*Lc-end*tp*Fu
= 0.75*1.2*1.594[in] *0.75[in] *58000[lb/in2]
= 62.395[kip] Eq. J3-6c

φrn = φ*1.2*Lc-end*tp*Fu
= 0.75*1.2*2.188[in] *0.75[in] *58000[lb/in2]
= 85.641[kip] Eq. J3-6c

φRn = Σ(rni,eff)
= 148.036[kip] Sec. J3.6

Member
Side wall local yielding [Kip] 189.77 26.35 Pmax 0.14 Eq. J10-2
5.0*tp + lb<B → 5.0*1[in] + 0.438[in] <6[in] → True

φRn = φ*2*Fy*tp*(5.0*tp + lb)

= 1*2*50000[lb/in2] *0.349[in] *(5.0*1[in] + 0.438[in] )
= 189.769[kip] Eq. J10-2

Side wall local crippling [Kip] 370.86 33.53 Pmin 0.09 Eq. J10-4
2 1.5 0.5
φRn = φ*Nwalls*0.8*tp *(1 + (6*lb/B)*(tp/tp) )*(E*Fy*tp/tp)
2 1.5
= 0.75*2*0.8*0.349[in] *(1 + (6*1.188[in] /6[in] )*(0.349[in] /1[in] ) )*(2.90E+07[lb/in2] *50000[lb/in2] *
0.5
1[in] /0.349[in] )
= 370.864[kip] Eq. J10-4

Bolt group
Bolt effective strength [Kip] 35.80 33.53 Pmin 0.94 Sec. J3.6
Bolt 1 : Shear

φRn = φ*Fnv*Ab
= 0.75*54000[lb/in2] *0.442[in2]
= 17.901[kip] Eq. J3-1

Bolt 2 : Shear

φRn = φ*Fnv*Ab
= 0.75*54000[lb/in2] *0.442[in2]
= 17.901[kip] Eq. J3-1

Strength of the group

φRn = Σ(rni,eff)
= 35.802[kip] Sec. J3.6

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Ratio 0.94
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 Checks for gusset and brace
Demands
Pu Description Load type
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26.35 Pmax Design
-33.53 Pmin Design
26.35 V2max Design
-33.53 V2min Design
26.35 M3max Design
-33.53 M3min Design
26.35 M2max Design
-33.53 M2min Design
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Ratio 0.43
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Design Check
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Member
Yielding strength due to axial load [Kip] 341.10 26.35 Pmax 0.08 Eq. J4-1
φRn = φ*Fy*Ag
= 0.9*50000[lb/in2] *7.58[in2]
= 341.1[kip] Eq. J4-1

Tension rupture [Kip] 352.47 26.35 Pmax 0.07 Eq. J4-2

U=1 Table D3.1

Ae = An*U
= 7.58[in2] *1
= 7.58[in2] Eq. D3-1

φRn = φ*Fu*Ae
= 0.75*62000[lb/in2] *7.58[in2]
= 352.47[kip] Eq. J4-2

Gusset
Tension yielding on the Whitmore section [Kip] 84.18 26.35 Pmax 0.31 Eq. J4-1
Ag = Lp*tp
= 3.464[in] *0.75[in]
= 2.598[in2] Sec. D3-1

φRn = φ*Fy*Ag
= 0.9*36000[lb/in2] *2.598[in2]
= 84.178[kip] Eq. J4-1

Buckling on the Whitmore section [Kip] 78.65 33.53 Pmin 0.43 Eq. E3-1
Ag = Lp*tp
= 3.464[in] *0.75[in]
= 2.598[in2] Sec. D3-1
2 2
Fe = π *E/(K*L/r)
2 2
= π *2.90E+07[lb/in2] /(0.65*11.969[in] /0.217[in] )
= 2.22E+05[lb/in2] Eq. E3-4

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 Fe> = 0.44*Q*Fy → 2.22E+05[lb/in2] >
= 0.44*1*36000[lb/in2] → True
(Q*Fy/Fe)
Fcr = 0.658 *Fy
(1*36000 /2.22E+05 )
= 0.658 [lb/in2] [lb/in2] *36000[lb/in2]
= 33634.15[lb/in2] Eq. E7-2

φPn = φ*Fcr*Ag
= 0.9*33634.15[lb/in2] *2.598[in2]
= 78.646[kip] Eq. E3-1

WARNINGS
- Connector length less than allowable Table D3.1

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Calculation of the interface forces

Load condition :Pmax
General case DG29 p. 24-33

α = αbar
= 4.625[in] p. 13-10

β = (α + ec)/tanθ - eb
= (4.625[in] + 0.34[in] )/2.05 - 0[in]
= 2.422[in] p. 13-10
2 2 1/2
r = ((α + ec) + (β + eb) )
2 2 1/2
= ((4.625[in] + 0.34[in] ) + (2.422[in] + 0[in] ) )
= 5.524[in] p. 13-5

Hb = α*P/r
= 4.625[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in]
= 22.061[kip] p. 13-5

Hc = ec*P/r
= 0.34[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in]
= 1.622[kip] p. 13-5

Vb = eb*P/r - ∆V
= 0[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in] - 0[kip]
= 0[kip] p. 13-5

Vc = β *P/r + ∆V
= 2.422[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in] + 0[kip]
= 11.551[kip] p. 13-5

Mb = abs(Vb*(α - αbar)) + abs(∆V*α)

= abs(0[kip] *(4.625[in] - 4.625[in] )) + abs(0[kip] *4.625[in] )
= 0[kip*ft] p. 13-10

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 Mc = abs(Hc*(β - β bar))
= abs(1.622[kip] *(2.422[in] - 6.375[in] ))
= 0.534[kip*ft] p. 13-10

Load condition :Pmin

General case DG29 p. 24-33

α = αbar
= 4.625[in] p. 13-10

β = (α + ec)/tanθ - eb
= (4.625[in] + 0.34[in] )/2.05 - 0[in]
= 2.422[in] p. 13-10
2 2 1/2
r = ((α + ec) + (β + eb) )
2 2 1/2
= ((4.625[in] + 0.34[in] ) + (2.422[in] + 0[in] ) )
= 5.524[in] p. 13-5

Hb = α*P/r
= 4.625[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in]
= -28.073[kip] p. 13-5

Hc = ec*P/r
= 0.34[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in]
= -2.064[kip] p. 13-5

Vb = eb*P/r - ∆V
= 0[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in] - 0[kip]
= 0[kip] p. 13-5

Vc = β *P/r + ∆V
= 2.422[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in] + 0[kip]
= -14.699[kip] p. 13-5

Mb = abs(Vb*(α - αbar)) + abs(∆V*α)

= abs(0[kip] *(4.625[in] - 4.625[in] )) + abs(0[kip] *4.625[in] )
= 0[kip*ft] p. 13-10

Mc = abs(Hc*(β - β bar))
= abs(-2.064[kip] *(2.422[in] - 6.375[in] ))
= 0.68[kip*ft] p. 13-10

Load condition :V2max

General case DG29 p. 24-33

α = αbar
= 4.625[in] p. 13-10

β = (α + ec)/tanθ - eb
= (4.625[in] + 0.34[in] )/2.05 - 0[in]
= 2.422[in] p. 13-10

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 2 2 1/2
r = ((α + ec) + (β + eb) )
2 2 1/2
= ((4.625[in] + 0.34[in] ) + (2.422[in] + 0[in] ) )
= 5.524[in] p. 13-5

Hb = α*P/r
= 4.625[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in]
= 22.061[kip] p. 13-5

Hc = ec*P/r
= 0.34[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in]
= 1.622[kip] p. 13-5

Vb = eb*P/r - ∆V
= 0[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in] - 0[kip]
= 0[kip] p. 13-5

Vc = β *P/r + ∆V
= 2.422[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in] + 0[kip]
= 11.551[kip] p. 13-5

Mb = abs(Vb*(α - αbar)) + abs(∆V*α)

= abs(0[kip] *(4.625[in] - 4.625[in] )) + abs(0[kip] *4.625[in] )
= 0[kip*ft] p. 13-10

Mc = abs(Hc*(β - β bar))
= abs(1.622[kip] *(2.422[in] - 6.375[in] ))
= 0.534[kip*ft] p. 13-10

Load condition :V2min

General case DG29 p. 24-33

α = αbar
= 4.625[in] p. 13-10

β = (α + ec)/tanθ - eb
= (4.625[in] + 0.34[in] )/2.05 - 0[in]
= 2.422[in] p. 13-10
2 2 1/2
r = ((α + ec) + (β + eb) )
2 2 1/2
= ((4.625[in] + 0.34[in] ) + (2.422[in] + 0[in] ) )
= 5.524[in] p. 13-5

Hb = α*P/r
= 4.625[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in]
= -28.073[kip] p. 13-5

Hc = ec*P/r
= 0.34[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in]
= -2.064[kip] p. 13-5

Vb = eb*P/r - ∆V
= 0[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in] - 0[kip]
= 0[kip] p. 13-5

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 Vc = β *P/r + ∆V
= 2.422[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in] + 0[kip]
= -14.699[kip] p. 13-5

Mb = abs(Vb*(α - αbar)) + abs(∆V*α)

= abs(0[kip] *(4.625[in] - 4.625[in] )) + abs(0[kip] *4.625[in] )
= 0[kip*ft] p. 13-10

Mc = abs(Hc*(β - β bar))
= abs(-2.064[kip] *(2.422[in] - 6.375[in] ))
= 0.68[kip*ft] p. 13-10

Load condition :M3max

General case DG29 p. 24-33

α = αbar
= 4.625[in] p. 13-10

β = (α + ec)/tanθ - eb
= (4.625[in] + 0.34[in] )/2.05 - 0[in]
= 2.422[in] p. 13-10
2 2 1/2
r = ((α + ec) + (β + eb) )
2 2 1/2
= ((4.625[in] + 0.34[in] ) + (2.422[in] + 0[in] ) )
= 5.524[in] p. 13-5

Hb = α*P/r
= 4.625[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in]
= 22.061[kip] p. 13-5

Hc = ec*P/r
= 0.34[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in]
= 1.622[kip] p. 13-5

Vb = eb*P/r - ∆V
= 0[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in] - 0[kip]
= 0[kip] p. 13-5

Vc = β *P/r + ∆V
= 2.422[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in] + 0[kip]
= 11.551[kip] p. 13-5

Mb = abs(Vb*(α - αbar)) + abs(∆V*α)

= abs(0[kip] *(4.625[in] - 4.625[in] )) + abs(0[kip] *4.625[in] )
= 0[kip*ft] p. 13-10

Mc = abs(Hc*(β - β bar))
= abs(1.622[kip] *(2.422[in] - 6.375[in] ))
= 0.534[kip*ft] p. 13-10

Load condition :M3min

General case DG29 p. 24-33

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 α = αbar
= 4.625[in] p. 13-10

β = (α + ec)/tanθ - eb
= (4.625[in] + 0.34[in] )/2.05 - 0[in]
= 2.422[in] p. 13-10
2 2 1/2
r = ((α + ec) + (β + eb) )
2 2 1/2
= ((4.625[in] + 0.34[in] ) + (2.422[in] + 0[in] ) )
= 5.524[in] p. 13-5

Hb = α*P/r
= 4.625[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in]
= -28.073[kip] p. 13-5

Hc = ec*P/r
= 0.34[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in]
= -2.064[kip] p. 13-5

Vb = eb*P/r - ∆V
= 0[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in] - 0[kip]
= 0[kip] p. 13-5

Vc = β *P/r + ∆V
= 2.422[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in] + 0[kip]
= -14.699[kip] p. 13-5

Mb = abs(Vb*(α - αbar)) + abs(∆V*α)

= abs(0[kip] *(4.625[in] - 4.625[in] )) + abs(0[kip] *4.625[in] )
= 0[kip*ft] p. 13-10

Mc = abs(Hc*(β - β bar))
= abs(-2.064[kip] *(2.422[in] - 6.375[in] ))
= 0.68[kip*ft] p. 13-10

Load condition :M2max

General case DG29 p. 24-33

α = αbar
= 4.625[in] p. 13-10

β = (α + ec)/tanθ - eb
= (4.625[in] + 0.34[in] )/2.05 - 0[in]
= 2.422[in] p. 13-10
2 2 1/2
r = ((α + ec) + (β + eb) )
2 2 1/2
= ((4.625[in] + 0.34[in] ) + (2.422[in] + 0[in] ) )
= 5.524[in] p. 13-5

Hb = α*P/r
= 4.625[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in]
= 22.061[kip] p. 13-5

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 Hc = ec*P/r
= 0.34[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in]
= 1.622[kip] p. 13-5

Vb = eb*P/r - ∆V
= 0[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in] - 0[kip]
= 0[kip] p. 13-5

Vc = β *P/r + ∆V
= 2.422[in] *26.35[kip] /5.524[in] + 0[kip]
= 11.551[kip] p. 13-5

Mb = abs(Vb*(α - αbar)) + abs(∆V*α)

= abs(0[kip] *(4.625[in] - 4.625[in] )) + abs(0[kip] *4.625[in] )
= 0[kip*ft] p. 13-10

Mc = abs(Hc*(β - β bar))
= abs(1.622[kip] *(2.422[in] - 6.375[in] ))
= 0.534[kip*ft] p. 13-10

Load condition :M2min

General case DG29 p. 24-33

α = αbar
= 4.625[in] p. 13-10

β = (α + ec)/tanθ - eb
= (4.625[in] + 0.34[in] )/2.05 - 0[in]
= 2.422[in] p. 13-10
2 2 1/2
r = ((α + ec) + (β + eb) )
2 2 1/2
= ((4.625[in] + 0.34[in] ) + (2.422[in] + 0[in] ) )
= 5.524[in] p. 13-5

Hb = α*P/r
= 4.625[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in]
= -28.073[kip] p. 13-5

Hc = ec*P/r
= 0.34[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in]
= -2.064[kip] p. 13-5

Vb = eb*P/r - ∆V
= 0[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in] - 0[kip]
= 0[kip] p. 13-5

Vc = β *P/r + ∆V
= 2.422[in] *-33.53[kip] /5.524[in] + 0[kip]
= -14.699[kip] p. 13-5

Mb = abs(Vb*(α - αbar)) + abs(∆V*α)

= abs(0[kip] *(4.625[in] - 4.625[in] )) + abs(0[kip] *4.625[in] )
= 0[kip*ft] p. 13-10

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 Mc = abs(Hc*(β - β bar))
= abs(-2.064[kip] *(2.422[in] - 6.375[in] ))
= 0.68[kip*ft] p. 13-10

Interface Right gusset - base plate

Connection: Directly welded
Demands
Beam Opposite beam Column
Description Ru Pu Mu Ru Pu Pu Mu22 Mu33 Load type
[kip] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip] [kip] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip*ft]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pmax 22.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
Pmin -28.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
V2max 22.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
V2min -28.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
M3max 22.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
M3min -28.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
M2max 22.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
M2min -28.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Geometric Considerations
Dimensions Unit Value Min. Max. Sta. References
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gusset
Weld size [1/16in] 7 4 11 Sec. J2.2b
wmin = wmin
= 0.0208 table J2.4

tp<1/4 [in] → 0.75[in] <1/4 [in] → False

wmax = tp - 1/16 [in]

= 0.75[in] - 1/16 [in]
= 0.0573 Sec. J2.2b

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Design Check
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Gusset
Shear yielding [Kip] 149.85 28.07 Pmin 0.19 Eq. J4-3
Ag = Lp*tp
= 9.25[in] *0.75[in]
= 6.938[in2] Sec. D3-1

φRn = φ*0.60*Fy*Ag
= 1*0.60*36000[lb/in2] *6.938[in2]
= 149.85[kip] Eq. J4-3

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 Gusset edge shear stress [Kip/in2] 21.60 4.05 Pmin 0.19 J4-1
φFn = φ*0.6*Fy
= 1*0.6*36000[lb/in2]
= 21600[lb/in2] J4-1

fuv = Hb/(tp*l)
= -28.073[kip] /(0.75[in] *9.25[in] )
= -4046.53[lb/in2] [9]

Weld capacity [Kip] 180.28 35.09 Pmin 0.19 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11
φRn = 2 * (φ*C*C1*D*L)
= 2 * (0.75*1.856[kip/in] *1*7*9.25[in] )
= 180.279[kip] Tables 8-4 .. 8-11

fua = Vc/l
= 0[kip] /9.25[in]
= 0[kip/in] [9]

fuv = Hc/l
= -28.073[kip] /9.25[in]
= -3.035[kip/in] [9]
2
fub = Mc/(l /6)
2
= 0[kip*ft] /(9.25[in] /6)
= 0[kip/in] [9]
2 2 1/2
fuPeak = ((fua + fub) + fuv )
2 2 1/2
= ((0[kip/in] + 0[kip/in] ) + 3.035[kip/in] )
= 3.035[kip/in] [9]
2 2 1/2 2 2 1/2
fuAve = 0.5*(((fua - fub) + fuv ) + ((fua + fub) + fuv ) )
2 2 1/2 2
= 0.5*(((0[kip/in] - 0[kip/in] ) + 3.035[kip/in] ) + ((0[kip/in] + 0[kip/in] ) + 3.035[kip/
2 1/2
in] ) )
= 3.035[kip/in] [9]

fuWeld = l*max(fuPeak, 1.25*fuAve)

= 9.25[in] *max(3.035[kip/in] , 1.25*3.035[kip/in] )
= 35.091[kip] [9]

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Ratio 0.19
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Interface Upper right gusset - column

Connection: Directly welded
Demands
Beam Opposite beam Column
Description Ru Pu Mu Ru Pu Pu Mu22 Mu33 Load type
[kip] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip] [kip] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip*ft]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pmax 11.55 1.62 0.53 0.00 0.00 2.25 0.00 0.00 Design
Pmin -14.70 -2.06 -0.68 0.00 0.00 -36.04 0.00 0.00 Design
V2max 11.55 1.62 0.53 0.00 0.00 2.25 0.00 0.00 Design
V2min -14.70 -2.06 -0.68 0.00 0.00 -36.04 0.00 0.00 Design

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M3max 11.55 1.62 0.53 0.00 0.00 2.25 0.00 0.00 Design
M3min -14.70 -2.06 -0.68 0.00 0.00 -36.04 0.00 0.00 Design
M2max 11.55 1.62 0.53 0.00 0.00 2.25 0.00 0.00 Design
M2min -14.70 -2.06 -0.68 0.00 0.00 -36.04 0.00 0.00 Design
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Geometric Considerations
Dimensions Unit Value Min. Max. Sta. References
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gusset
Weld size [1/16in] 4 4 10 Sec. J2.2b
wmin = wmin
= 0.0208 table J2.4

tp<1/4 [in] → 0.68[in] <1/4 [in] → False

wmax = tp - 1/16 [in]

= 0.68[in] - 1/16 [in]
= 0.0515 Sec. J2.2b

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Design Check
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Gusset
Beam yielding (normal stress) [Kip] 309.83 4.62 Pmin 0.01 Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29
Neq = Vub + ((4*Mub)/Lp)
= 2.064[kip] + ((4*0.68[kip*ft] )/12.75[in] )
= 4.623[kip] Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

φRn = φ*Fy*Ag
= 0.9*36000[lb/in2] *9.563[in2]
= 309.825[kip] Eq. J4-1

Neq = Vub + ((4*Mub)/Lp)

= 2.064[kip] + ((4*0.68[kip*ft] )/12.75[in] )
= 4.623[kip] Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

Shear yielding [Kip] 206.55 14.70 Pmin 0.07 Eq. J4-3

Ag = Lp*tp
= 12.75[in] *0.75[in]
= 9.563[in2] Sec. D3-1

φRn = φ*0.60*Fy*Ag
= 1*0.60*36000[lb/in2] *9.563[in2]
= 206.55[kip] Eq. J4-3

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Gusset edge tension stress [Kip/in2] 32.40 0.22 Pmin 0.01 Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29
Neq = Vub + ((4*Mub)/Lp)
= 2.064[kip] + ((4*0.68[kip*ft] )/12.75[in] )
= 4.623[kip] Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

φFn = φ*Fy
= 0.9*36000[lb/in2]
= 32400[lb/in2] J4-1

fua = Vb/(tp*l)
= -2.064[kip] /(0.75[in] *12.75[in] )
= -215.815[lb/in2] [9]

Gusset edge shear stress [Kip/in2] 21.60 1.54 Pmin 0.07 J4-1
φFn = φ*0.6*Fy
= 1*0.6*36000[lb/in2]
= 21600[lb/in2] J4-1

fuv = Hb/(tp*l)
= -14.699[kip] /(0.75[in] *12.75[in] )
= -1537.11[lb/in2] [9]

Weld capacity [Kip] 158.15 19.15 Pmin 0.12 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11
φRn = 2 * (φ*C*C1*D*L)
= 2 * (0.75*2.067[kip/in] *1*4*12.75[in] )
= 158.149[kip] Tables 8-4 .. 8-11

fua = Vc/l
= -2.064[kip] /12.75[in]
= -0.162[kip/in] [9]

fuv = Hc/l
= -14.699[kip] /12.75[in]
= -1.153[kip/in] [9]
2
fub = Mc/(l /6)
2
= -0.68[kip*ft] /(12.75[in] /6)
= -0.301[kip/in] [9]
2 2 1/2
fuPeak = ((fua + fub) + fuv )
2 2 1/2
= ((0.162[kip/in] + 0.301[kip/in] ) + 1.153[kip/in] )
= 1.242[kip/in] [9]
2 2 1/2 2 2 1/2
fuAve = 0.5*(((fua - fub) + fuv ) + ((fua + fub) + fuv ) )
2 2 1/2 2
= 0.5*(((0.162[kip/in] - 0.301[kip/in] ) + 1.153[kip/in] ) + ((0.162[kip/in] + 0.301[kip/in] ) +
2 1/2
1.153[kip/in] ) )
= 1.202[kip/in] [9]

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 fuWeld = l*max(fuPeak, 1.25*fuAve)
= 12.75[in] *max(1.242[kip/in] , 1.25*1.202[kip/in] )
= 19.153[kip] [9]

Chord
Web plate strength due out-of-plane transverse load [Kip] 95.28 2.06 Pmin 0.02 p.9-16
2 0.5
φRn = φ*tw *(Fy/4.0)*(4.0*(2.0*T*a*b*(a + b)) + L*(a + b))/(a*b)
2 0.5
= 1*0.68[in] *(50000[lb/in2] /4.0)*(4.0*(2.0*11.42[in] *5.335[in] *5.335[in] *(5.335[in] + 5.335[in] )) +
12.75[in] *(5.335[in] + 5.335[in] ))/(5.335[in] *5.335[in] )
= 95.279[kip] p.9-16

Pnet = P - Pop
= -2.064[kip] - 0[kip]
= -2.064[kip]

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Ratio 0.12
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Interface between Column - base plate - Design for

Demands
Description Pu Mu22 Mu33 Vu2 Vu3 Load type
[kip] [kip*ft] [kip*ft] [kip] [kip]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pmax 13.80 0.00 0.00 0.13 -23.29 Design
Pmin -50.74 0.00 0.00 -0.19 28.57 Design
V2max 13.80 0.00 0.00 0.13 -23.29 Design
V2min -50.74 0.00 0.00 -0.19 28.57 Design
M3max 13.80 0.00 0.00 0.13 -23.29 Design
M3min -50.74 0.00 0.00 -0.19 28.57 Design
M2max 13.80 0.00 0.00 0.13 -23.29 Design
M2min -50.74 0.00 0.00 -0.19 28.57 Design
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Base plate (AISC 360-16 LRFD)

Geometric Considerations
Dimensions Unit Value Min. Max. Sta. References
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Base plate
Distance from anchor to edge [in] 6.50 0.25 --
Weld size [1/16in] 5 4 -- table J2.4
wmin = wmin
= 0.0208 table J2.4

Shear lug
Weld size [1/16in] 5 5 -- table J2.4
wmin = wmin
= 0.026 table J2.4

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 Effective length [in] 18.00 26.25 -- Sec. 17.11.1.1.8(b)
d = Dlug - G
= 12[in] - 1.5[in]
= 10.5[in] DG1 Sec 3.5.2

hef,min = 2.5*d
= 2.5*10.5[in]
= 26.25[in] Sec. 17.11.1.1.8(a)

hef,min = 2.5*csl
= 2.5*3[in]
= 7.5[in] Sec. 17.11.1.1.8(b)

Right gusset
Weld size [1/16in] 7 4 -- table J2.4
wmin = wmin
= 0.0208 table J2.4

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Design Check
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Pedestal
Axial bearing [Kip/in2] 3.32 0.13 Pmin 0.04 DG1 3.1.1
A2 = ((B/N)*Ncs)*Ncs
= ((20[in] /20[in] )*24[in] )*24[in]
= 576[in2] DG1 Sec 3.1.1

A1 = B*N
= 20[in] *20[in]
= 400[in2] DG1 Sec 3.1.1
1/2
fp, max = φ*min(0.85*f'c*(A2/A1) , 1.7*f'c)
1/2
= 0.65*min(0.85*5000[lb/in2] *(1.44) , 1.7*5000[lb/in2] )
= 3315[lb/in2] DG1 3.1.1

Base plate
Flexural yielding (bearing interface) [Kip*ft/ft] 18.23 0.92 Pmin 0.05 DG1 Sec 3.1.2
2
φMn = φ*Fy*tp /4
2
= 0.9*36000[lb/in2] *1.5[in] /4
= 18.225[kip*ft/ft] DG1 Eq. 3.3.13

m=m
= 3.8[in] DG1 Sec 3.1.2

n=n
= 2.97[in] DG1 Sec 3.1.2

Mpl = max(MpM, MpN)

= max(0.916[kip*ft/ft] , 0[kip*ft/ft] )
= 0.916[kip*ft/ft]

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 Flexural yielding (tension interface) [Kip*ft/ft] 18.23 1.73 Pmax 0.09 DG1 Eq. 3.3.13
2
φMn = φ*Fy*tp /4
2
= 0.9*36000[lb/in2] *1.5[in] /4
= 18.225[kip*ft/ft] DG1 Eq. 3.3.13

MpT = Mstrip/Beff
= 0.765[kip*ft] /5.32[in]
= 1.725[kip*ft/ft]

Shear lug
Bearing on the concrete [Kip] 145.62 23.29 Pmax 0.16 Eq. 17.11.2.1
d = Dlug - G
= 12[in] - 1.5[in]
= 10.5[in] DG1 Sec 3.5.2

def,sl = min(2*tsl, d)
= min(2*1.5[in] , 10.5[in] )
= 3[in] Sec. R17.11.2.1.1

Aef,sl = def,sl*bsl
= 3[in] *8[in]
= 24[in2] Sec. R17.11.2.1.1
2
Ase = π/4.0*(da - 0.9743 [in] /nt)
2
= π/4.0*(1[in] - 0.9743 [in] /8)
= 0.606[in2] Sec. 17.6.1.2,
17.7.1.2

futa = min(futa, 1.9*fya, 125 [ksi] )

= min(58000[lb/in2] , 1.9*36000[lb/in2] , 125 [ksi] )
= 58000[lb/in2] Sec. 17.6.1.2

φNsa = φ*n*Ase,N*futa
= 1*1*0.606[in2] *58000[lb/in2]
= 35.133[kip] Eq. 17.6.1.2

Ψbrg,sl = Max(1 + Pu/(n*Nsa), 1.0)

= Max(1 + 13.801[kip] /(4*35.133[kip] ), 1.0)
= 1.098 Eq. 17.11.2.2.1a

Vbrg,sl = 1.7*fc*Aef,sl*Ψbrg,sl
= 1.7*5000[lb/in2] *24[in2] *1.098
= 224.034[kip] Eq. 17.11.2.1

φVbrg,sl = φ*Vbrg,sl
= 0.65*224.034[kip]
= 145.622[kip] Eq. 17.11.2.1

Shear on the concrete [Kip] 14.61 28.57 Pmin 1.96 Sec. 17.11.1.1.6
d = Dlug - G
= 12[in] - 1.5[in]
= 10.5[in] DG1 Sec 3.5.2

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hef = def,sl
= 10.5[in] Sec. 17.11.3.1.1

ca2Left<1.5*ca1 → 8[in] <1.5*11.25[in] → True

ca2Left = ca2Left
= 8[in] Sec. 17.7.2.1.3

ca2Right<1.5*ca1 → 8[in] <1.5*11.25[in] → True

ca2Right = ca2Right
= 8[in] Sec. 17.7.2.1.3

LVc = ca2Left + bsl + ca2Right

= 8[in] + 8[in] + 8[in]
= 24[in] Sec. R17.7.2.1

d = Dlug - G
= 12[in] - 1.5[in]
= 10.5[in] DG1 Sec 3.5.2

def,sl = min(2*tsl, d)
= min(2*1.5[in] , 10.5[in] )
= 3[in] Sec. R17.11.2.1.1

Aef,sl = def,sl*bsl
= 3[in] *8[in]
= 24[in2] Sec. R17.11.2.1.1

AVc = LVc*min(ha, hef + 1.5*ca1) - Aef,sl

= 24[in] *min(48[in] , 10.5[in] + 1.5*11.25[in] ) - 24[in2]
= 633[in2] Sec. R17.11.3.1
2
AVco = 4.5*ca1
2
= 4.5*11.25[in]
= 569.531[in2] Eq. 17.7.2.1.3

ca2<1.5*ca1 → 8[in] <1.5*11.25[in] → True

ψed,V = 0.7 + 0.3*(ca2/(1.5*ca1))

= 0.7 + 0.3*(8[in] /(1.5*11.25[in] ))
= 0.842 Eq. 17.7.2.4.1b

CrackedConcrete → True

ψc,V = 1 Table 17.7.2.5.1

ha<1.5*ca1 → 48[in] <1.5*11.25[in] → False

ψh,V = 1 Sec. 17.7.2.6.1

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 1/2 1.5
Vb = 9*λa*(fc/(1 [psi] )) *(ca1/(1 [in] )) [lb]
1/2 1.5
= 9*1*(5000[lb/in2] /(1 [psi] )) *(11.25[in] /(1 [in] )) [lb]
= 24.014[kip] Eq. 17.7.2.2.1b

Vcb = (AVc/AVco)*ψed,V*ψc,V*ψh,V*Vb
= (633[in2] /569.531[in2] )*0.842*1*1*24.014[kip]
= 22.479[kip] Eq. 17.7.2.1a

φVcb,sl = φ*Vcb,sl
= 0.65*22.479[kip]
= 14.611[kip] Sec. 17.11.1.1.6

Flexural yielding [Kip*ft] 12.15 16.07 Pmin 1.32 DG1 p. 43

2
Mlgu = (φ*Fy*b*t )/4
2
= (0.9*36000[lb/in2] *8[in] *1.5[in] )/4
= 12.15[kip*ft] DG1 p. 43

d = Dlug - G
= 12[in] - 1.5[in]
= 10.5[in] DG1 Sec 3.5.2

Mlg = V*(G + d/2)

= -28.567[kip] *(1.5[in] + 10.5[in] /2)
= -16.069[kip*ft] DG1 p. 43

Weld capacity [Kip/ft] 125.29 170.66 Pmin 1.36 DG1 p. 43

1.5
LoadAngleFactor = 1 + 0.5*(sin(θ))
1.5
= 1 + 0.5*(sin(1.571))
= 1.5 p. 8-9

Fw = 0.6*FEXX*LoadAngleFactor
= 0.6*70000[lb/in2] *1.5
= 63000[lb/in2] Sec. J2.4
1/2
Aw = (2) /2*D/16 [in] *L
1/2
= (2) /2*5/16 [in] *12[in]
= 2.652[in2] Sec. J2.4

φRw = φ*Fw*Aw/L
= 0.75*63000[lb/in2] *2.652[in2] /12[in]
= 10.441[kip/in]

d = Dlug - G
= 12[in] - 1.5[in]
= 10.5[in] DG1 Sec 3.5.2

Mlg = V*(G + d/2)

= -28.567[kip] *(1.5[in] + 10.5[in] /2)
= -16.069[kip*ft] DG1 p. 43

s = t + 2*w/3
= 1.5[in] + 2*0.313[in] /3
= 1.708[in] DG1 p. 43

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 fc = Mlgu/(s*b)
= -16.069[kip*ft] /(1.708[in] *8[in] )
= -14.109[kip/in] DG1 p. 43

fv = V/(2*b)
= -28.567[kip] /(2*8[in] )
= -1.785[kip/in] DG1 p. 43
2 2 1/2
fr = (fc + fv )
2 2 1/2
= (-14.109[kip/in] + -1.785[kip/in] )
= 14.222[kip/in] DG1 p. 43

Column
Weld capacity [Kip/ft] 125.29 7.78 Pmax 0.06 DG1 p. 35
1.5
LoadAngleFactor = 1 + 0.5*(sin(θ))
1.5
= 1 + 0.5*(sin(1.571))
= 1.5 p. 8-9

Fw = 0.6*FEXX*LoadAngleFactor
= 0.6*70000[lb/in2] *1.5
= 63000[lb/in2] Sec. J2.4
1/2
Aw = (2) /2*D/16 [in] *L
1/2
= (2) /2*5/16 [in] *12[in]
= 2.652[in2] Sec. J2.4

φRw = φ*Fw*Aw/L
= 0.75*63000[lb/in2] *2.652[in2] /12[in]
= 10.441[kip/in]

beff = 2*L
= 2*2.66[in]
= 5.32[in] DG1 p. 35

Maximum weld load = T/beff

= 3.45[kip] /5.32[in]
= 0.649[kip/in]

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Ratio 1.96
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Anchors
Geometric Considerations
Dimensions Unit Value Min. Max. Sta. References
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Anchors
Anchor spacing [in] 6.00 4.00 -- Sec. 17.9.2
smin = 4*da
= 4*1[in]
= 4[in] Sec. 17.9.2

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 Concrete cover [in] 8.50 2.00 -- Sec. 20.5.1.3.1
IsConcreteCastAgainstEarth → False

Cover = 2 [in] Sec. 20.5.1.3.1

Effective length [in] 18.65 -- 47.35

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Design Check
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Anchor tension [Kip] 26.35 3.45 Pmax 0.13 Eq. 17.6.1.2
2
Ase = π/4.0*(da - 0.9743 [in] /nt)
2
= π/4.0*(1[in] - 0.9743 [in] /8)
= 0.606[in2] Sec. 17.6.1.2,
17.7.1.2

futa = min(futa, 1.9*fya, 125 [ksi] )

= min(58000[lb/in2] , 1.9*36000[lb/in2] , 125 [ksi] )
= 58000[lb/in2] Sec. 17.6.1.2

φNsa = φ*n*Ase,N*futa
= 0.75*1*0.606[in2] *58000[lb/in2]
= 26.35[kip] Eq. 17.6.1.2

Breakout of anchor in tension [Kip] 15.87 3.45 Pmax 0.22 Sec. 17.10.5.4
ca1Left<1.5*hef → 15[in] <1.5*18[in] → True

ca1Left = ca1Left
= 15[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ca1Right<1.5*hef → 9[in] <1.5*18[in] → True

ca1Right = ca1Right
= 9[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ca2Top<1.5*hef → 15[in] <1.5*18[in] → True

ca2Top = ca2Top
= 15[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ca2Bot<1.5*hef → 9[in] <1.5*18[in] → True

ca2Bot = ca2Bot
= 9[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

IsCloseToThreeEdges → True

hef = camax/1.5
= 15[in] /1.5
= 10[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ca1Left<1.5*hef → 15[in] <1.5*10[in] → False

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 ca1Left = 1.5*hef
= 1.5*10[in]
= 15[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ca1Right<1.5*hef → 9[in] <1.5*10[in] → True

ca1Right = ca1Right
= 9[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ca2Top<1.5*hef → 15[in] <1.5*10[in] → False

ca2Top = 1.5*hef
= 1.5*10[in]
= 15[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ca2Bot<1.5*hef → 9[in] <1.5*10[in] → True

ca2Bot = ca2Bot
= 9[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ANc = (ca1Left + ca1Right)*(ca2Top + ca2Bot)

= (15[in] + 9[in] )*(15[in] + 9[in] )
= 576[in2] Sec. RD.5.2.1
2
ANco = 9*hef
2
= 9*10[in]
= 900[in2] Eq. 17.6.2.1.4

ca,min<1.5*hef → 9[in] <1.5*10[in] → True

ψed,N = 0.7 + 0.3*ca,min/(1.5*hef)

= 0.7 + 0.3*9[in] /(1.5*10[in] )
= 0.88 Eq. 17.6.2.4.1b

CrackedConcrete → True

ψc,N = 1 Sec. 17.6.2.5.1

IsCastInPlaceAnchor → True

ψcp,N = 1 Sec. D.5.2.7

IsCastInPlaceAnchor → True

kc = 24 Sec. D.5.2.2

(IsCastInPlaceAnchor) and (IsHeadedBolt) and (hef>=11 [in] ) and (hef<=25 [in] ) → (True) and (True) and (10[in] > = 11 [in] ) and
(10[in] <
= 25 [in] ) → False
1/2 1.5
Nb = kc*λ*(fc/(1 [psi] )) *(hef/(1 [in] )) [lb]
1/2 1.5
= 24*1*(5000[lb/in2] /(1 [psi] )) *(10[in] /(1 [in] )) [lb]
= 53.666[kip] Eq. 17.6.2.2.1

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 Ncb = (ANc/ANco)*ψed,N*ψc,N*ψcp,N*Nb
= (576[in2] /900[in2] )*0.88*1*1*53.666[kip]
= 30.224[kip] Eq. 17.6.2.1a

HighSeismicDesignCategory → True

φNcb = 0.75*φ*Ncb
= 0.75*0.7*30.224[kip]
= 15.868[kip] Sec. 17.10.5.4

Breakout of group of anchors in tension [Kip] 23.28 13.80 Pmax 0.59 Sec. 17.10.5.4
2
ANco = 9*hef
2
= 9*6[in]
= 324[in2] Eq. 17.6.2.1.4

ANc = min(ANc, n*ANco)

= min(576[in2] , 4*324[in2] )
= 576[in2] Sec. 17.6.2.1.1

ψec,Ny = min(1/(1 + e'N/(1.5*hef)), 1)

= min(1/(1 + 0[in] /(1.5*6[in] )), 1)
=1 Eq. 17.6.2.3.1

ψec,Nx = min(1/(1 + e'N/(1.5*hef)), 1)

= min(1/(1 + 0[in] /(1.5*6[in] )), 1)
=1 Eq. 17.6.2.3.1

ψec,N = ψec,Nx*ψec,Ny
= 1*1
=1 Eq. 17.6.2.3.3

ca,min<1.5*hef → 9[in] <1.5*6[in] → False

ψed,N = 1 Eq. 17.6.2.4.1a

CrackedConcrete → True

ψc,N = 1 Sec. 17.6.2.5.1

IsCastInPlaceAnchor → True

ψcp,N = 1 Sec. D.5.2.7

IsCastInPlaceAnchor → True

kc = 24 Sec. D.5.2.2

(IsCastInPlaceAnchor) and (IsHeadedBolt) and (hef>=11 [in] ) and (hef<=25 [in] ) → (True) and (True) and (6[in] > = 11 [in] ) and (6[in] <
= 25 [in] ) → False

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 1/2 1.5
Nb = kc*λ*(fc/(1 [psi] )) *(hef/(1 [in] )) [lb]
1/2 1.5
= 24*1*(5000[lb/in2] /(1 [psi] )) *(6[in] /(1 [in] )) [lb]
= 24.942[kip] Eq. 17.6.2.2.1

Ncbg = (ANc/ANco)*ψec,N*ψed,N*ψc,N*ψcp,N*Nb
= (576[in2] /324[in2] )*1*1*1*1*24.942[kip]
= 44.341[kip] Eq. 17.6.2.1b

HighSeismicDesignCategory → True

φNcbg = 0.75*φ*Ncbg
= 0.75*0.7*44.341[kip]
= 23.279[kip] Sec. 17.10.5.4

Pullout of anchor in tension [Kip] 31.54 3.45 Pmax 0.11 Sec. 17.10.5.4
2
Abrg = 0.866025*F - Ag
2
= 0.866025*1.625[in] - 0.785[in2]
= 1.502[in2]

IsHeadedBolt → True

Np = 8*Abrg*fc
= 8*1.502[in2] *5000[lb/in2]
= 60.074[kip] Eq. 17.6.3.2.2a

CrackedConcrete → True

ψc,P = 1 Sec. 17.6.3.3.1

Npn = ψc,P*Np
= 1*60.074[kip]
= 60.074[kip] Eq. 17.6.3.1

HighSeismicDesignCategory → True

φNpn = 0.75*φ*Npn
= 0.75*0.7*60.074[kip]
= 31.539[kip] Sec. 17.10.5.4

Anchor shear [Kip] 10.96 0.00 Pmax 0.00 Eq. 17.7.1.2b,

Sec. 17.7.1.2.1
2
Ase = π/4.0*(da - 0.9743 [in] /nt)
2
= π/4.0*(1[in] - 0.9743 [in] /8)
= 0.606[in2] Sec. 17.6.1.2,
17.7.1.2

futa = min(futa, 1.9*fya, 125 [ksi] )

= min(58000[lb/in2] , 1.9*36000[lb/in2] , 125 [ksi] )
= 58000[lb/in2] Sec. 17.6.1.2

HasGroutPad → True

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 φVsa = 0.8*φ*0.6*n*Ase,V*futa
= 0.8*0.65*0.6*1*0.606[in2] *58000[lb/in2]
= 10.962[kip] Eq. 17.7.1.2b,
Sec. 17.7.1.2.1

Breakout of anchor in shear [Kip] 9.02 0.00 Pmax 0.00 Sec. 17.5.2
ca2Left<1.5*ca1 → 15[in] <1.5*9[in] → False

ca2Left = 1.5*ca1
= 1.5*9[in]
= 13.5[in] Sec. 17.7.2.1.3

ca2Right<1.5*ca1 → 9[in] <1.5*9[in] → True

ca2Right = ca2Right
= 9[in] Sec. 17.7.2.1.3

ha<1.5*ca1 → 48[in] <1.5*9[in] → False

ha = 1.5*ca1
= 1.5*9[in]
= 13.5[in] Sec. 17.7.2.1.3

IsCloseToThreeEdges → False

ca1 = ca1
= 9[in] Sec. 17.7.2.1.2

LVc = ca2Left + ca2Right

= 13.5[in] + 9[in]
= 22.5[in] Sec. R17.7.2.1

AVc = LVc*min(ha, 1.5*ca1)

= 22.5[in] *min(48[in] , 1.5*9[in] )
= 303.75[in2] Sec. R17.7.2.1
2
AVco = 4.5*ca1
2
= 4.5*9[in]
= 364.5[in2] Eq. 17.7.2.1.3

ca2<1.5*ca1 → 9[in] <1.5*9[in] → True

ψed,V = 0.7 + 0.3*(ca2/(1.5*ca1))

= 0.7 + 0.3*(9[in] /(1.5*9[in] ))
= 0.9 Eq. 17.7.2.4.1b

CrackedConcrete → True

ψc,V = 1 Table 17.7.2.5.1

ha<1.5*ca1 → 48[in] <1.5*9[in] → False

ψh,V = 1 Sec. 17.7.2.6.1

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 le = min(hef, 8*da)
= min(18[in] , 8*1[in] )
= 8[in] Sec. 17.7.2.2.1
0.2 1/2 1/2 1.5 1/2 1.5
Vb = min((7*(le/da) *(da/(1 [in] )) )*λa*(fc/(1 [psi] )) *(ca1/(1 [in] )) [lb], 9*λa*(fc/(1 [psi] )) *(ca1/(1 [in] )) [lb])
0.2 1/2 1/2
= min((7*(8[in] /1[in] ) *(1[in] /(1 [in] )) )*1*(5000[lb/in2] /(1 [psi] )) *(9[in] /
1.5 1/2
(1 [in] )) [lb], 9*1*(5000[lb/in2] /(1 [psi] )) *(9[in] /
1.5
(1 [in] )) [lb])
= 17.183[kip] Eq. 17.7.2.2.1a,
17.7.2.2.1b

Vcb = (AVc/AVco)*ψed,V*ψc,V*ψh,V*Vb
= (303.75[in2] /364.5[in2] )*0.9*1*1*17.183[kip]
= 12.887[kip] Eq. 17.7.2.1a

HighSeismicDesignCategory → False

φVcb = φ*Vcb
= 0.7*12.887[kip]
= 9.021[kip] Sec. 17.5.2

Pryout of anchor in shear [Kip] 42.31 0.00 Pmax 0.00 Sec. 17.5.2
hef<2.5 [in] → 18[in] <2.5 [in] → False

kcp = 2 Sec. 17.7.3.1

ca1Left<1.5*hef → 15[in] <1.5*18[in] → True

ca1Left = ca1Left
= 15[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ca1Right<1.5*hef → 9[in] <1.5*18[in] → True

ca1Right = ca1Right
= 9[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ca2Top<1.5*hef → 15[in] <1.5*18[in] → True

ca2Top = ca2Top
= 15[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ca2Bot<1.5*hef → 9[in] <1.5*18[in] → True

ca2Bot = ca2Bot
= 9[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

IsCloseToThreeEdges → True

hef = camax/1.5
= 15[in] /1.5
= 10[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ca1Left<1.5*hef → 15[in] <1.5*10[in] → False

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 ca1Left = 1.5*hef
= 1.5*10[in]
= 15[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ca1Right<1.5*hef → 9[in] <1.5*10[in] → True

ca1Right = ca1Right
= 9[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ca2Top<1.5*hef → 15[in] <1.5*10[in] → False

ca2Top = 1.5*hef
= 1.5*10[in]
= 15[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ca2Bot<1.5*hef → 9[in] <1.5*10[in] → True

ca2Bot = ca2Bot
= 9[in] Sec. 17.6.2.1.2

ANc = (ca1Left + ca1Right)*(ca2Top + ca2Bot)

= (15[in] + 9[in] )*(15[in] + 9[in] )
= 576[in2] Sec. RD.5.2.1
2
ANco = 9*hef
2
= 9*10[in]
= 900[in2] Eq. 17.6.2.1.4

ca,min<1.5*hef → 9[in] <1.5*10[in] → True

ψed,N = 0.7 + 0.3*ca,min/(1.5*hef)

= 0.7 + 0.3*9[in] /(1.5*10[in] )
= 0.88 Eq. 17.6.2.4.1b

CrackedConcrete → True

ψc,N = 1 Sec. 17.6.2.5.1

IsCastInPlaceAnchor → True

ψcp,N = 1 Sec. D.5.2.7

IsCastInPlaceAnchor → True

kc = 24 Sec. D.5.2.2

(IsCastInPlaceAnchor) and (IsHeadedBolt) and (hef>=11 [in] ) and (hef<=25 [in] ) → (True) and (True) and (10[in] > = 11 [in] ) and
(10[in] <
= 25 [in] ) → False
1/2 1.5
Nb = kc*λ*(fc/(1 [psi] )) *(hef/(1 [in] )) [lb]
1/2 1.5
= 24*1*(5000[lb/in2] /(1 [psi] )) *(10[in] /(1 [in] )) [lb]
= 53.666[kip] Eq. 17.6.2.2.1

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 Ncb = (ANc/ANco)*ψed,N*ψc,N*ψcp,N*Nb
= (576[in2] /900[in2] )*0.88*1*1*53.666[kip]
= 30.224[kip] Eq. 17.6.2.1a

Vcp = kcp*Ncb
= 2*30.224[kip]
= 60.449[kip] Eq. 17.7.3.1a

HighSeismicDesignCategory → False

φVcp = φ*Vcp
= 0.7*60.449[kip]
= 42.314[kip] Sec. 17.5.2

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Ratio 0.59
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Ratio 1.96
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Global critical strength ratio 1.96

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Additional information
Maximum compression (Pmin)

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Maximum bearing pressure 126.85 [lb/in2]
Minimum bearing pressure 126.85 [lb/in2]
Maximum anchor tension 0.00 [kip]
Minimum anchor tension 0.00 [kip]
Neutral axis angle 0.00 [deg]
Neutral axis location 1.2E31 [in]
Bearing length 20.00 [in]
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Anchors tensions

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 Anchor Transverse Longitudinal Shear Tension
[in] [in] [kip] [kip]
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1 3.00 3.00 7.14 0.00
2 -3.00 3.00 7.14 0.00
3 -3.00 -3.00 7.14 0.00
4 3.00 -3.00 7.14 0.00
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Maximum tension (Pmax)

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Maximum bearing pressure 0.00 [lb/in2]
Minimum bearing pressure 0.00 [lb/in2]
Maximum anchor tension 3.45 [kip]
Minimum anchor tension 3.45 [kip]
Neutral axis angle 0.00 [deg]
Neutral axis location -1.2E31 [in]
Bearing length 0.00 [in]
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Anchors tensions

Anchor Transverse Longitudinal Shear Tension

[in] [in] [kip] [kip]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 3.00 3.00 -5.82 3.45
2 -3.00 3.00 -5.82 3.45
3 -3.00 -3.00 -5.82 3.45
4 3.00 -3.00 -5.82 3.45
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Results for tensile breakout (Pmax)

Group Area Tension Anchors

[in2] [kip]
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1 576.00 13.80 1, 2, 3, 4
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Notation
a: Plate depth
A1: Base plate area
A2: Maximum area of portion of the concrete supporting surface that is geometrically similar to and concentric with the load area
Ab: Nominal bolt area
Ae: Effective net area
Ag: Gross area
Agv: Gross area subject to shear
An: Net area
Ant: Net area subject to tension
Anv: Net area subjected to shear
Aw: Effective area of the weld
α: Distance from the face of the column flange or web to the centroid of the gusset to beam connection
αbar: Centroid of the gusset to beam connection
A2/A1: Ratio between the concrete support area and the base plate area
b: Plate, connector or member width
B: Base plate design width
beff : Effective width of the compression block
Beff : Controlling effective width
B: Width of a rectangular HSS
b: Width of the shear lug
β: Distance from the face of the beam flange to the centroid of the gusset to column connection
β bar: Centroid of the gusset to column connection
C: Bolt group coefficient
C1: Electrode strength coefficient
C2: Edge distance increment
C: Weld group coefficient
cosθ: Cosine of the brace with the horizontal angle
d: Nominal bolt diameter
dh: Nominal hole dimension
Dlug: Depth of the shear lug
d: Embedment depth of the shear lug
D: Uniform force method factor
∆V: Arbitrary shear
D: Number of sixteenths of an inch in the weld size
e: Load eccentricity
E: Elastic modulus
eb: One half the depth of the beam
e c: One half the depth of the column
f'c: Specified compressive strength of concrete
Fcr: Critical stress, flexural stress buckling
f c: Load on weld due cantilever moment
Fe: Elastic critical buckling stress
FEXX: Electrode classification number
Fnv: Nominal shear stress

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fp, max : Maximum uniformly bearing stress under base plate
f r: Resultant load on weld that attach the shear lug to base plate
Fu: Specified minimum tensile strength
fua: Axial stress on welds along gusset-beam or gusset-column interface
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
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
fv : Vertical shear force on weld
Fw: Nominal strength of the weld metal per unit area
F y: Specified minimum yield stress
g: Transversal gage between bolts
G: Thickness of the grout bed
h: Clear distance between flanges
Hb: Required shear force on the beam to gusset connection
HBeam: Beam horizontal force
HBeamToColumn: Beam to column interrface total horizontal force
HBotBeam: Bottom horizontal component of the gusset forces at beam
HBotCol: Bottom horizontal component of the gusset forces at column
H c: Required axial force on the column to gusset connection
H: Brace axial force horizontal component
HLeft: Left brace axial force horizontal component
HRight: Right brace axial force horizontal component
HTopBeam: Top horizontal component of the gusset forces at beam
HTopCol: Top horizontal component of the gusset forces at column
Int: Interaction value
IsBoltedConnection: Is bolted connection
IsCorrosionConsidered: Is corrosion considered
K: Effective length factor
K: Uniform force method factor
K': Uniform force method factor
l: Length
L: Length
L: Distance from the anchor rod to the column
lb: Bearing length
Lc-end: Clear distance
Le: Effective length
Leh: Horizontal edge distance
Lemin: Minimum edge distance
Lev: Vertical edge distance
Lh: Hole dimension for tension and shear net area
Lp: Plate length
L: Length of weld
LoadAngleFactor: Load angle factor
M: Bending required
Mb: Required moment on the beam to gusset connection
M c: Required moment on the column to gusset connection
Mcs: Available flexural strength
m: Base plate bearing interface cantilever direction parallel to moment direction
Mlg: Required cantilever end moment for the shear lug
Mlgu: Cantilever end moment strength for the shear lug
Mpl: Plate bending moment per unit width
MpM: Plate bending moment per unit width at bearing interface for the cantilever m
MpN: Plate bending moment per unit width at bearing interface for the cantilever n
MpT: Plate bending moment per unit width at tension unstiffened strip interface
M r: Required flexural strength
Mstrip: Maximum bending moment at the strip
Mub: Moment applied to the interface
Maximum weld load: Maximum weld load
edmin: Minimum edge distance
n: Bolts rows number
N: Base plate design length

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n c: Number of bolt columns
n: Base plate bearing interface cantilever direction perpendicular to moment direction
Ncs: Length of the concrete supporting surface or pier parallel to moment design direction
Neq: Equivalent normal force
Nwalls: Number of walls
P: Required axial force
P c: Available axial compressive strength
Pop: Required axial force in opposite beam
P r: Required axial strength
φ: Strength reduction factor
φ: Design factors
φFn: Design or allowable tension/shear yielding stress
φMn: Design or allowable strength per unit length
φPn: Design or allowable strength
φRn: Design or allowable strength
φRw: Fillet weld capacity per unit length
Q: Prying action coefficient
r: Radius of gyration
r: Uniform force method parameter
s: Transversal length of the weld for the shear lug
smax: Maximum spacing
smin: Minimum spacing
sinθ: Sine of the brace with the horizontal angle
s: Longitudinal bolt spacing
tp: Thickness of the connected material
T: Clear distance between web fillets
T: Anchor rod tensile strength required
t: Thickness of the shear lug
tg: Gusset thickness
tp: Plate thickness
tw: Web thickness
tanθ: Tangent of the brace with the vertical angle
θ: Load angle
U: Shear lag factor
Ubs: Stress index
V: Shear load
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
VLeft: Left vertical component of the gusset forces
VRight: Right vertical component of the gusset forces
VTop: Top vertical component of the gusset forces
Vub: Shear applied to the interface
wmax: Maximum weld size required
wmin: Minimum weld size required
w: Weld size
xLeft: Distance from the gusset center to the left vertical force
xRight: Distance from the gusset center to the right vertical force
Z: Plastic modulus
po: Section perimeter
ΣFAtBeam: Beam to column total horizontal force equilibrium at beam
ΣFAtColumn: Beam to column total horizontal force equilibrium at column
φrn: Design or allowable strength
Σ(rni,eff ): Sum of effective bolt strengths
Pnet: Net transverse out of plane load
lcmin: Minimum clear distance
Abrg: Net bearing area of the head of stud or anchor bolt
Ag: Gross area of anchor
ANc: Projected concrete failure area of a single anchor or group of anchors, for calculation of strength in tension
ANco: Projected concrete failure area of a single anchor, for calculation of strength in tension if not limited by edge distance or spacing

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 Ase: Effective cross-sectional area of anchor
Ase,N: Effective cross-sectional area of anchor in tension
Ase,V: Effective cross-sectional area of anchor in shear
AVc: Projected concrete failure area of a single anchor or group of anchors , for calculation of strength in shear
AVco: Projected concrete failure area of a single anchor, for calculation of strength in shear, if not limited by corner influences, spacing, or member
thickness
ca1: Distance from the anchor center to the concrete edge
ca1Left: Distance from the anchor center to the left edge of the concrete base
ca1Right: Distance from the anchor center to the right edge of the concrete base
ca2: Distance from the anchor center to the concrete edge in perpendicular direction
ca2Bot: Distance from the anchor center to the bottom edge of the concrete base
ca2Left: Distance from the anchor center to the left edge of the concrete base
ca2Right: Distance from the anchor center to the right edge of the concrete base
ca2Top: Distance from the anchor center to the top edge of the concrete base
camax: Maximum distance from center of an anchor shaft to the edge of concrete
ca,min: Minimum distance from center of an anchor shaft to the edge of concrete
Cover: Concrete cover
CrackedConcrete: Cracked concrete at service loads
da: Outside diameter of anchor or shaft diameter of headed stud, headed bolt, or hooked bolt
e'N: Distance between resultant tension load on a group of anchors loaded in tension and the centroid of the group of anchors loaded in tension
F: Distance between head flat sides
f c: Specified compressive strength of concrete
futa: Specified tensile strength of anchor steel
fya: Specified yield strength of anchor steel
ha: Thickness of member in which an anchor is located, measured parallel to anchor axis
hef: Effective embedment depth of anchor
HasGroutPad: Has grout pad
HighSeismicDesignCategory: High seismic design category (i.e. C, D, E or F)
IsCastInPlaceAnchor: Is cast in place anchor
IsCloseToThreeEdges: Anchor is close to three or more edges
IsConcreteCastAgainstEarth: Is concrete cast against and permanently exposed to earth
IsHeadedBolt: Is anchor headed stud
k c: Coefficient for concrete pry out basic strength
kcp: Coefficient for pry out strength
le: Load-bearing length of the anchor for shear
LVc: Projected concrete failure length of a single anchor or group of anchors , for calculation of strength in shear
λ: Lightweight concrete modification factor
λa: Lightweight concrete modification factor
n: Number of anchors in the group
Nb: Basic concrete breakout strength in tension of a single anchor in cracked concrete
Ncb: Nominal concrete breakout strength in tension of a single anchor
Ncbg: Nominal concrete breakout strength in tension of a group of anchors
Np: Pullout strength in tension of a single anchor in cracked concrete
Npn: Nominal pullout strength of a single anchor in tension
n t: Number of threads per inch
Pu: Factored compressive load
φ: Strength reduction factor
φNcb: Concrete breakout strength in tension of a single anchor
φNcbg: Concrete breakout strength in tension of a group of anchors
φNpn: Pullout strength in tension of a single anchor
φNsa: Strength of a single anchor or group of anchors in tension
φVcb: Concrete breakout strength in shear of a single anchor
φVcp: Concrete pryout strength of a single anchor
φVsa: Strength in shear of a single anchor or group of anchors as governed by the steel strength
ψc,N: Factor used to modify tensile strength of anchors based on presence or absence of cracks in concrete
ψc,P: Factor used to modify pullout strength of anchors based on presence or absence of cracks in concrete
ψcp,N: Factor used to modify tensile strength of postinstalled anchors intended for use in uncracked concrete without supplementary reinforcement
ψc,V: Factor used to modify shear strength of anchors based on presence or absence of cracks in concrete and presence or absence of
supplementary reinforcement
ψec,N: Factor used to modify tensile strength of anchors based on eccentricity of applied loads
ψec,Nx: Factor used to modify tensile strength of anchors based on eccentricity in x axis of applied loads
ψec,Ny: Factor used to modify tensile strength of anchors based on eccentricity in y axis of applied loads

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ψed,N: Factor used to modify tensile strength of anchors based on proximity to edges of concrete member
ψed,V: Factor used to modify shear strength of anchors based on proximity to edges of concrete member
ψh,V: Factor used to modify shear strength of anchors located in concrete members with ha < 1.5ca1
smin: Center-to-center anchor minimum spacing
SideFaceBlowoutApply: Side-face blowout apply
Vb: Basic concrete breakout strength in shear of a single anchor in cracked concrete
Vcb: Concrete nominal breakout strength in shear of a single anchor
Vcp: Nominal pryout strength of a anchor in shear
Vbrg,sl: Nominal bearing strength of a shear lug in direction of shear
Aef,sl: Effective bearing area of shear lug
φVbrg,sl: Bearing strength of a shear lug in direction of shear
Ψbrg,sl: Shear lug bearing factor used to modify bearing strength of shear lugs based on the influence of axial load
def,sl: Effective depth of shear lug
tsl: Thickness of shear lug
bsl: Width of shear lug
Nsa: Nominal strength of a single anchor or individual anchor in a group of anchors in tension as governed by steel strength
d: Embedment depth of the shear lug
Abp: Area of the attachment base plate in contact with concrete or grout when loaded in compression
Vcb,sl: Nominal concrete breakout strength in shear of attachment with shear lugs
φVcb,sl: Concrete breakout strength in shear of attachment with shear lugs
hef,min : Minimum effective embedment depth of anchor
csl: Distance from the centerline of the row of anchors in tension nearest the shear lug to the centerline of the shear lug

References
[9] AISC 2005, Design Examples Version 13.0, pp. IIC-26 - IIC-27

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