Steel Structural Design

Bolted & Welded Connections

Introduction
 Unlike concrete, connections in steel
structures need special design
 Bolts, Rivets and Welds are typical connectors
Introduction
Connections of structural steel members are of critical
importance. An inadequate connection, which can be the
“weak link” in a structure, has been the cause of numerous
failures.

Failure of structural members is rare; most structural

failures are the result of poorly designed or detailed
connections.

Modern steel structures are connected by welding or

bolting (either high-strength or “common” bolts) or by
combination of both.

Welding has several advantages over bolting. A welded

connection is often simpler in concept and requires few, if
any, holes. Connection that are extremely complex with
fasteners can become very simple when welds are used.
 Old style connectors
 Permanent, Need field heating and head

forming
 Safety issues
 Tension on cooling is not estimated

accurately
 Load distribution is not as good as that for

bolts
Steel Connections
Combination weld and bolts:

• Welding can be done in the shop and bolting in the field.

• Example : in the single-plate beam-to-column connection below,
the plate is shop welded to the column flange and field bolted
to the beam web.

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Types of Bolted connections based on loading types

 Tension member connection

and splice. It subjects the
bolts to forces that tend to
shear the shank.

 Beam end simple connection.

It subjects the bolts to forces
that tend to shear the shank.

 Hanger connection. The

hanger connection puts the
bolts in tension
BOLTS
Carbon Steel Bolts - Normal strength ( A307)
 Similar to ordinary machine bolts

 Lower Strength, low load/shear connectors

High Strength Bolts - (A325, A325M, A490, A490M etc.)

 Heat treated for greater strength

 Higher shear resistance

 Can also be used in Friction Connections

 Can be used with or without washers

Bolt function
• Snug tight bolts (allow slippage)
• Pre-tensioned bolts (slip critical)
• Both have the same ultimate strength
Material Behaviour
Material Behaviour
 TIPE-TIPE BAUT

Diameter Baut Clamping Forces/ Tegangan Leleh Kuat Tarik Min

Tipe Baut Material
(mm) Proof Stress (Mpa) (Mpa) (Fy) (Fu) (MPa)
A307 6.35 - 10.4 - NA 60 Kadar karbon rendah
A325 12.7 - 25.4 585 560 - 630 825 Baja kartbon
A490 12.7 - 38.1 825 790 - 900 1035 Baja Alloy

Gaya yang dibutuhkan

untuk mengencangkan
baut
BOLTS
Snug tight bolts (allow slippage)
 Easy to install (till about the first impact using the

pneumatic wrench). No inspection for tension

 10-20% of tension strength

Pre-tensioned bolts (slip critical –no slip)

 Costly to install, need inspection

 Repeated loadings, bridges, communication towers,

load reversals, impact, cranes, direct tension, etc.

 Safety against twist-off, all bolts yield

Both have the same ultimate strength

BOLTS DIMENSION

 Standard dimensions, thread

 lengths, bolt lengths for
 different grips
Tension indicator Washers
 ASTM F959 washers
Tension indicator Washers

 Washer with
Protrusions (Gap)

 Protrusions flatten
as Bolt is tightened

 Visually inspected
to ensure that
protrusions are flat
(gap closed)
Simple Bolted Connections
 The bolts are subjected to shear or tension loading.
 In most bolted connection, the bolts are subjected to shear.
 Bolts can fail in shear or in tension.

 Simple connection: If the line of action of the force

acting on the connection passes through the center of
gravity of the connection, then each bolt can be assumed
to resist an equal share of the load.
 The strength of the simple connection will be equal to the
sum of the strengths of the individual bolts in the
connection.
Bolted Shear Connections
 Design Concept : f Rn > Pu
where : f Rn = Factored design strength
Pu = factored load.

 We need to examine the various possible failure modes and

calculate the corresponding design strengths (f Rn )

 Possible failure modes are:

1. Shear failure of the bolts
2. Failure of connected member (failure mode of tension member)
3. Edge tearing or fracture of the connected plate (gusset plate)
4. Excessive bearing deformation at the bolt hole (bearing failure of
bolts)
Shear failure of bolts
 Shearing stress in the bolt : fv = P/A = P/(p db2/4)

 Strength of the bolt : P = fv x (p db2/4)

Where :
P = load acting on an individual bolt
A = area of the bolt and db is its diameter
fv = shear yield stress = 0.6Fy

 Bolts can be in single shear or double shear as shown below.

 When the bolt is in double shear, two cross-sections are effective in

resisting the load. The bolt in double shear will have the twice the shear
strength of a bolt in single shear.
Single & double shear

When the bolt is in double shear, two cross-sections are

effective in resisting the load. The bolt in double shear will
have the twice the shear strength of a bolt in single shear.
BOLTS in Shear
Common Bolts:
Common bolts, also known as unfinished bolts, are designated as ASTM A307,
which differ from high-strength bolts not only in material properties, but also
in that we do not account for the clamping force from the tightening of the bolt.

The nominal shear strength: Rn  Fv . Ab

Where
Fv = ultimate shearing stress
Ab = cross-sectional area of the unthreaded part of the bolt

The design strength: Rn  0.75( Fv . Ab )

For ASTM A307, Fv=24 ksi

 High-Strength Bolts
Two type of grades:
1. A325
Fy=81- 92 ksi or Fy= 566- 643 MPa measured at 0.2% offset.
2. A490
Fy= 115 - 130 ksi Fy = 803- 908 MPa measured at 0.2% offset.
In certain cases, A325 and A490 bolts are installed to such degree of tightness
that the are subjected to extremely large tensile force. The purpose of such a
large tensile force is to achieve the clamping force.

The total compressive force acting on the connected part is numerically equal
to the tension in the bolt. A list of minimum tension values, for those connection
in which a minimum tension is required, is given in AISC Table J3.1.

If an external load P is applied, a friction force will develop between the

connected parts.
The maximum possible value of this force is F   .N
 Shear Strength of HTB

The design shear strength of HTB is: Rn   ( Fv . Ab )

where  = 0.75
• The nominal shear strength of HTB is given by ultimate shearing stress
times the nominal bolt area.
• The shear strength of HTB depends on whether the threads are in plane of
shear rather than use a reduced cross-sectional area.
• Approximately, the threaded area = 0.75 x unthreaded area.

Fastener Nominal Shear Strength

Rn = FvAb
A325N, threads in plane of shear 48Ab
A325X, threads not in plane of shear 60Ab
A490N, threads in plane of shear 60Ab
A490X, threads not in plane of shear 75Ab
SNI 1729 2015
Bearing failure of connected/connecting part
due to bearing from bolt holes
 Hole is slightly larger than
the fastener and the fastener
is loosely placed in hole
 The stress will be highest at
the radial contact point (A).

 The average stress can be

calculated as : the applied
force divided by the
projected area of contact
fp = P/(db t)

where P = force applied to the

fastener.
Bearing Strength
 The bearing stress state can be
complicated at the nearby/edge bolt.
 The bolt spacing and edge distance will
have an effect on the bearing stress.
 Bearing stress effects are independent
of the bolt type because the bearing
stress acts on the connected plate not
the bolt.
 A possible failure mode resulting from
excessive bearing close to the edge of
the connected element is shear tear-
out. It can also occur between two
holes in the direction of the bearing
load.
Bolt bearing effect
Bearing Strength for standard holes: fRn
 Upper limit : to prevent excessive deformation of the hole 
Rn = C x Fu x bearing area
= C. Fu .db .t
Where :
C = 3 (If deformation is not a concern > 0.25in)
C = 2.4 (If deformation is a concern < 0.25 in.
f = 0.75
THEN : Bearing Strength for standard holes
 If deformation is a concern < 0.25 in.
Rn = 1.2 Lc t Fu ≤ 2.4 db t Fu

 If deformation is not a concern > 0.25in

Rn = 1.5 Lc t Fu ≤ 3.0 db t Fu

Bearing Strength for Long Slot holes

(perpendicular to load direction)

Rn = 1. Lc t Fu ≤ 2.0 db t Fu

Lc = the clear distance in the load direction, from the edge of the bolt hole
to the edge of the adjacent hole or to the edge of the material
Fu = specified tensile strength of the connected material
t = thickness of connected material
Bolts clear distance : Lc
 The upper limit will become effective
when 1.2 Lc t Fu = 2.4 db t Fu
then Lc = 2 db

If Lc < 2 db, Rn = 1.2 Lc t Fu

If Lc > 2 db, Rn = 1.4 db t Fu
AISC & SNI Specifications
AISC / SNI 1729 2015 : Specification

The minimum spacing (s) 2 2/3 db or 3db is preferred

The maximum spacing 24 times thickness of connected part but
not more than 6” (150mm)
The minimum edge distance (Le) See AISC Table J3.4
The maximum edge distance (Le) 12 times the thickness of the connected
part (but not more than 6 in.).

tp = tebal pelat baja tertipis antara connected part

where
d= bolt diameter
t= thickness of connected part
Fu= tensile strength of connected part
s = spacing of bolts in the direction of load
Le= edge distance in the direction of load

Le s s
Le
(a) (b)
Ukuran Lobang baut (SNI 1729 : 2015)
Table J3.3 Nominal Hole Dimensions

Hole Dimensions
Bolt
Standard Oversize Short-slot Long-slot
Diameter (Dia.) (Dia.) (Width x Length) (Width x Length)

½ 9/16 5/8 9/16 x 11/16 9/16 x 1 ¼

5/8 11/16 13/16 11/16 x 7/8 11/16 x 1 9/16
¾ 13/16 15/16 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 1 7/8
7/8 15/16 1 1/16 15/16 x 1 1/8 15/16 x 2 3/16
1 1 1/16 1¼ 1 1/16 x 1 5/16 1 1/16 x 2 ½
 1 1/8 d+1/16 d+5/16 (d+1/16)x(d+3/8) (d+1/16)x(2.5xd)
Table J3.4 Minimum Edge Distance , [a] in.
(Center of Standard Hole[b] to Edge of Connected Part)

Nominal Rivet or Bolt At Rolled of Plates, Shapes or

Diameter (in) At Sheared Edges Bars, or Gas Cut Edges [c]

½ 7/8 ¾
5/8 1 1/8 7/8
¾ 1 1/4 1
7/8 1 1/2 [d] 1 1/8
1 1 3/4 [d] 1 1/4
1 1/8 2 1 1/2
1 1/4 2 1/4 1 5/8
Over 1 1/4 1 3/4 x Diameter 1 1/4 x Diameter

[a] Lesser edge distance are permitted to be used provided Equation from J3.10, as
appropriate, are satisfied.
[b] For oversized or slotted holes, see Table J3.8.
[c] All edge distance in this column are permitted to be reduced 1/8-in. when the
holes at a point where stress does not exceed 25 percent of the maximum design
strength in the element.
SNI 1729
2015
Review : Bolted Shear Connections
 In a simple connection, all
T/n T/n bolts share the load equally.

T T/n T/n
T The shear strength of all
bolts = shear strength of
T/n T/n one bolt x number of bolts

 The bolts are subjected to

T
T shear and the connecting /
connected plates are
subjected to bearing
Bearing stresses in plate stresses.
T
Bolt in shear
 The bearing resistance shall
be taken as the sum of the
T bearing resistances of the
Bearing stresses in plate individual bolts.
 3/8 in.
5 x 1/2
_
Ex. Calculate and check the
A36
design strength of the
1.25 connection. Is the
A36 connection adequate for
2.50
65 k
carrying the factored load
60
1.25 of 60k.
_ in. boltsA325N
3/4

1.25 2.50 1.25

I. The design shear strength of bolt in shear :

f Rn= f Fn Ab = 0.75 x 48 x p x 0.752/4 = 15.9 kips per bolt
Shear strength of connection = 4 x 15.9 = 63.6 kips

II. Check bolts spacing :

minimum edge distance = 1 in. for rolled edges of plates (see Table J.3.4)
edge distances (1.25 in.) > 1 in OK
min.spacing = 2.67 db = 2.67 x 0.75 = 2.0 in.
preferred spacing = 3.0 db = 3.0 x 0.75 = 2.25 in.
given spacing (2.5 in.) > 2.25 in. OK
 3/8 in.
hole diameter
A36 5 x 1/2
_
dh = 3/4 + 1/16 = 13/16 in
1.25
A36
2.50 A36 : Fu = 58 ksi
65 k
60
1.25

3/4
_ in. bolts

1.25 2.50 1.25

III. Bearing strength at bolt holes (plate 1/2in thickness)

edges : Lc = 1.25 – dh/2 = 1.25 – (13/16)/2 = 0.844 in.
fRn = 0.75 (1.2 Lc t Fu) = 0.75(1.2 x 0.844 x 0.5 x 58) = 22.02 kips
upper limit : 0.75 (2.4 db t Fu) = 0.75(2.4 x 0.75 x 0.5 x 58)= 39.15 kips

other holes, s = 2.5 in, Lc = 2.5 – dh = 1.688 in.

fRn = 0.75 x (1.2 Lc t Fu) = 0.75 x (1.2 x 1.688 x 0.5 x 58) = 44.05 kips
Upper limit : 0.75 (2.4 db t Fu) = 39.15 kips.

Bearing strength at holes = 2 x 22.02 + 2 x 39.15

= 122.34 kips
 3/8 in.
hole diameter
A36 5 x 1/2
_
dh = 3/4 + 1/16 = 13/16 in
1.25
A36
2.50 A36 : Fu = 58 ksi
65 k
60
1.25

3/4
_ in. bolts

1.25 2.50 1.25

IV. Bearing strength at Gusset Plates (3/8 in)

edges : Lc = 1.25 – dh/2 = 1.25 – (13/16)/2 = 0.844 in.
fRn = 0.75 (1.2 Lc t Fu) = 0.75(1.2 x 0.844 x 0.375 x 58) = 16.52 kips
upper limit : 0.75 (2.4 db t Fu) = 0.75(2.4 x 0.75 x 0.375 x 58)= 29.36 kips

other holes, s = 2.5 in, Lc = 2.5 – dh = 1.688 in.

fRn = 0.75 x (1.2 Lc t Fu) = 0.75 x (1.2 x 1.688 x 0.375 x 58) = 33.04 kips
Upper limit : 0.75 (2.4 db t Fu) = 29.36 kips.

Bearing strength at gusset = 2 x 16.52 + 2 x 29.36 = 91.76 kips

Bearing strength of the connection is the smaller = 91.76 kips

Connection Strength
 Shear strength = 63.3 kips
 Bearing strength (plate) = 122.34 kips
 Bearing strength (gusset) = 91.76 kips

 fRn = 63.3 kips > 60 kips (factored load)

 Connection strength (fRn) > applied factored loads (Pu). OK.

Example. Design a double angle tension member and a gusset plated bolted
connection system to carry a factored load of 100 kips. Assume A36 (Fy=36 ksi)
material for the double angles and the gusset plate. Assume A325 bolts. Note that
you have to design the double angle member sizes, the gusset plate thickness, the
bolt diameter, numbers, and spacing.

 Step I. Select 2L 3 x 2 x 3/8 with fPn = 112 kips (yielding) and 113 kips
(fracture)
 Step II. Select size and number of bolts
The bolts are in double shear for this design (may not be so for other designs)
Use four 3/4 in. A325 bolts in double shear ; fRn = 31.8 x 4 =127 kips
Step III. Design edge distance and bolt spacing
Le min = 1 in. for 3/4 in. diameter bolts in rolled edges.
Select Le = 1.25 in.
Minimum spacing = 2.67 db = 2.0 in.
Preferred spacing = 3.0 db = 2.25 in.
Select spacing = 3.0 in., (greater than preferred or minimum spacing)
Step IV. Check the bearing strength at bolt holes in angles
◦ Angle thickness = 3/8 in.
◦ BS at the edge holes (Le = 1.25 in.)
◦ fRn = 44.0 x 3/8 = 16.5 k
 BS at non-edge holes (s = 3 in.) = fRn = 78.3 x 3/8 = 29.4 k
Bearing strength at bolt holes in each angle = 16.5 + 3 x 29.4 = 104.7 kips
Bearing strength of double angles = 2 x 104.7 kips = 209.4 kips

Step V. Check the fracture and block shear strength of the tension member
Step VI. Design the gusset plate
The plates must be designed for the limit states of yielding and rupture
Limit state of yielding
◦ fRn = 0.9 Ag Fy > 100 kips - Ag = L x t > 3.09 in2
◦ Assume t = ½ in - L > 6.18 in.
◦ Design gusset plate = 6.5 x ½ in.
Limit state for fracture
◦ An = Ag – (db+1/8) x t
◦ An = 6.5 x 0.5 – (3/4 + 1/8) x 0.5 = 2.81 in2
◦ But, An ≤ 0.85 Ag = 0.85 x 3.25 = 2.76 in2
◦ fRn = 0.75 x An x Fu = 0.75 x 2.76 x 58 = 120 kips
Design gusset plate = 6.5 x 0.5 in.
Step VII. Bearing strength at bolt holes in gusset plates
Assume Le = 1.25 in. (same as double angles)
◦ Plate thickness = 1/2 in.
◦ BS at the edge holes = fRn = 44.0 x 1/2 = 22.0 k
◦ BS at non-edge holes = fRn = 78.3 x 1/2 = 39.15 k
◦ BS at bolt holes in gusset plate = 22.0 + 3 x 39.15 = 139.5 kips

Summary of Member and Connection Strength

Connection Member Gusset Plate
Shear strength = 127 kips Yielding = 113 kips Yielding = 105.3 kips

BS = 209.4 kips (angles) Fracture = ? Fracture = 120 kips

BS = 139.5 (gusset) Block Shear = ?

Overall Strength is the smallest = 105.3 kips

Gusset plate yielding controls

Nominal Strength > Factored Load (100 kips).

Design is acceptable
 Slip-Critical Connections (SCC)
The classification of a connection with high-strength bolts:
1. Slip-critical connections: no slippage is permitted
2. Bearing type connections: slip is acceptable

Theoretically, SCC are not subject the shear and bearing, but they must
have sufficient shear and bearing strength in the event of an overload that
may cause slip to occur.

To prevent slip, the service load “shear” on the fastener, must not exceed:

Rn   ( Fv . Ab )
where  = 1.0 for standard, oversized, short-slotted, and long-slotted holes
the long slot is perpendicular to the line of force
 = 0.85 for long-slotted holes the long slot is parallel to the line of
force
Fv = nominal slip critical shear resistance, ksi
 Slip-Critical Nominal Resistance to Shear (Fv), ksi, of HTB(a)

Nominal Resistance to Shear, Fv

Type of Bolt Standard Size Oversized and Long-slotted
Holes Short-slotted Holes Holes
A325 17 15 12
A490 21 18 15

(a) For each shear plane

(b) Based on Class A (slip coefficient 0.33)
(c) When the loading combination includes wind loads in addition to dead
and live load, the total shear on the bolt due to combined load effects, at
service load, may be multiplied by 0.75.
 Slip-Critical Bolted Connections (SCBC)
 High strength (A325 and A490) bolts can be installed with such a
degree of tightness that they are subject to large tensile forces.

 These large tensile forces in the bolt clamp the connected plates
together. The shear force applied to such a tightened connection will
be resisted by friction as shown in the Figure below.

Tightened
 Installation of High Tension Bolts (HTB):

There are currently four authorized procedure for installation of

high-strength bolts:

1. The turn-of-the-nut method

2. Calibrated wrench tightening

3. Alternate design bolts

4. Direct tension indicator

Pre-tension effect on shear force
on the joint
 Slip-Critical Bolted Connections (SCBC)
N =Tb

N =Tb
P
N =Tb
F=N Tb

F=N
N =Tb
Tb

P N = Tb

N = Tb

 Slip-critical bolted connections can be designed to resist the applied

shear forces using friction.

 If the applied shear force is less than the friction that develops
between the two surfaces, then no slip will occur between them.
 Slip-Critical Bolted Connections (SCBC)

 Slip will occur when the friction force is less than the applied shear
force. After slip occurs, the connection will behave similar to the
bearing-type bolted connections designed earlier.

 Table J3.1 summarizes the minimum bolt tension that must be

applied to develop a slip-critical connection.

 High strength bolts in slip-critical connections can be designed to

prevent slip either as a serviceability limit state or at the required
strength limit state.

 However, the connection must also be checked for shear strength

and bearing strength.
 Two type of HTB grades used as SCC
A325
Fy=81- 92 ksi or Fy= 566- 643 MPa measured at 0.2% offset.
2. A490
Fy= 115 - 130 ksi Fy = 803- 908 MPa measured at 0.2% offset.

In certain cases, A325 and A490 bolts are installed to such degree of tightness
that the are subjected to extremely large tensile force. The purpose of such a
large tensile force is to achieve the clamping force.

The total compressive force acting on the connected part is numerically equal
to the tension in the bolt. A list of minimum tension values, for those connection
in which a minimum tension is required, is given in AISC Table J3.1.

If an external load P is applied, a friction force will develop between the

connected parts.
The maximum possible value of this force is F   .N
 =mean slip coefficient
Where :
m = coefficient of static friction between connected parts,
N = the normal compressive force acting on the inner surfaces.

 : depend on the surface condition of the steel: Painted or Rusted

(a) For Class A surface (unpainted clean mill scale steel surface or
surface with Class A coating on blast-cleaned steel),  = 0.33
(b) For Class B (unpainted blast-cleaned steel surface or surface
with Class B coating on blast-cleaned steel),  = 0.50
(c) For Class C surface (hot-dip galvanized and roughened surface),
 = 0.40

Thus, each bolt in the connection is capable of resisting a load of P=F, even if
the bolt shank does not bear on the connected part. As long as this frictional
force does not exceeded, there is no bearing or shear. If P is greater than F and
slippage occurs, shear and bearing will then exist and will affect the capacity of
the connection.
 Design Slip Resistance of SCBC : Rn
 Slip resistance = Rn = m * Du * hsc * Tb * Ns

where,
f = 1.0 for connections at serviceability limit
f = 0.85 for connections at the required strength level.

m = mean slip coefficient for Class A or B surfaces

= 0.30 for Class A surfaces (unpainted clean mill scale – bersih tanpa cat/
baja galvanised)
= 0.50 for Class B surfaces (unpainted blast cleaned surfaces

Du = 1.13 reflects the ratio of the mean installed bolt pretension Table J3.1
to the specified minimum bolt pretension. Minimum Bolt Tension (Tb),
(rasio rata2 pratarik baut terpasang terhadap pratarik baut minimum
kips*
yang disyaratkan)
Bolt Size, in. A325 Bolts A490 Bolts
½ 12 15
hsc = hole factor 5/8 19 24
= 1.00 for STD, 0.85 for OVS and SSLT, 0.70 for LSLT) ¾ 28 35
7/8 39 49
Tb = minimum bolt tension given in Table J3.1 1 51 64
1 1/8 56 80
Ns = number of slip planes 1 1/4 71 102
1 3/8 85 121
1 1/2 103 148
*Equal to 0.70 of minimum tensile strength of bolts, rounded off to
nearest kip, as specified in ASTM specifications for A325 and A490 bolts
with UNC threads.
Table J3.1 Minimum Bolt Tension (Tb)
Example. Design a slip-critical splice for a tension member subjected to 300 kips of
tension loading. The tension member is a W8 x 28 section made from A992 (50 ksi)
material. The unfactored dead load is equal to 50 kips and the unfactored live load is
equal to 150 kips. Use A325 bolts. The splice should be slip-critical at service loads.
Splice p late

W8 x 28 W8 x 28

Splice p late

Step I. Service loads = D + L = 200 kips. C.L.

Step II. Slip-critical splice connection, assume class A surface, Standard holes (STD)
fRn of one fully-tensioned slip-critical bolt = f 0.35x1.13x 1 x Tb Ns

If db = 7/8 in. From Table J.3.1 -- Tb=39kips

fRn of one bolt = 1.0 x 0.35 x 1.13 x 1.00 x 39 x 1 = 15.4 kips
fRn of n bolts = 15.4 x n > 200 kips (splice must be slip-critical at service)
Therefore, n > 13

Choose 16 fully tensioned 7/8 in. A325 bolts on each side of the splice
 3 3 3 1.25

Step III. Layout of splice connection C.L.

 Minimum edge distance (L ) = 1-1/8in. from Table J3.4
e

 Design edge distance Le = 1.25 in.

 Minimum spacing = s = 2-2/3 db = 2.67 x 7/8 = 2.336 in. (Spec. J3.3)
 Preferred spacing = s = 3.0 db = 3.0 x 7/8 = 2.625 in. (Spec. J3.3)
 Design spacing = 3 inch

Step IV. Connection strength at factored loads =300kips

 The splice connection should be designed as a normal shear/bearing connection

Beam flange thickness : tf = 0.465 in and flange width bf = 6.535 in.

 The shear strength of bolts = (0.75x48xAb) /bolt x 16 = 345.6 kips

 Bearing strength at edge holes (Le = 1.25 in.) = 40.8 kips/in. thickness
 Bearing strength at non-edge holes (s = 3.0”) = 91.4 kips/in. thickness
 Bearing strength = 4 x 40.8 x 0.465 +12 x 91.3 x 0.465 = 673 kips
 Step V. Design the splice plate
 
Tension yielding: 0.9 Ag Fy > 300 kips; Ag > 6.66 in2
 
Tension fracture: 0.75 An Fu > 300 kips
An =Ag - 4 x (7/8 +1/8) x t > 6.15 in.

Beam flange width = 6.535 in.

Assume 6.5 in. wide splice plates with thickness = 0.75 in.
 
The strength of the splice plate
Yielding = 438.75 kips
Fracture = 329 kips
 
Check Block shear (Homework)
 
 Step VI. Check member strength (yield, fracture and block shear)
 3 @ 70mm 2L 120x120x8
40 50

Gusset t=12mm
D22 A308

Dua profil siku L120.120.8 disambung dengan 4 baut berdiameter 22mm

(7/8 in) jenis A308 (Fv=168Mpa).
a. Cek apakah lay-out sambungan tersebut memenuhi persyaratan jarak
yang diatur AISC
b. Hitung kekuatan sambungan
c. Jika baut ditukar dengan type A490N (Fv=420Mpa); hitung persentase
peningkatan kekuatan GESER sambungan.
Pelat penyambung 6mm 125

250
WF250x125

Tampak Samping Potongan

Disainlah sambungan pada sayap (flange)

125 profil WF250x125 (t =9mm dan t =6mm)
f w
pada kondisi service, jika gaya dalam akibat
Tampak Atas beban mati adalah 100kN, beban hidup
70kN dan beban angin 50kN, dengan
menggunakan baut berdiameter 16mm
(5/8in) A325N dimana slip tidak diijinkan
terjadi. Sket hasil disain dalam gambar kerja
yang lengkap (tampak samping, tampak
atas dan potongan)!
Welded Connection
Structural welding is a process wherein
the parts to be connected are heated
and fused together, with supplementary
molten metal added to the joint

(a) (b)
The Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process:

• (SMAW) is usually done

manually and is the process
universally used for field
welds.
• For shop welding, an
automatic or semi
automatic process is usually
used. Foremost among
these is the submerged arc
welding (SAW), gas
shielded metal arc, flux
cored arc, and electro-
slag welding
 Types of welds:
(1) Fillet weld, which are defined as those placed in a corner formed by two
parts in contact. Example a lap joint & a tee joint.

(2) Groove weld, are those deposited in a gap, or groove, between two parts
to be connected. They are most frequently used for butt, tee, and corner
joints. In most cases, one or both of the connected parts will have beveled
edges, called prepared edges, although relatively thin materials can be
groove welded with no edge preparation.

Type: Complete penetration groove welds

Partial penetration groove welds.

(3) Plug or slot weld

Grooved welds
Fillet Welds
 Fillet welds are most common and used in all structures.
 Weld sizes are specified in 1/16 in. increments
 A fillet weld can be loaded in any direction in shear, compression, or
tension. However, it always fails in shear.

Fillet weld

Fillet weld
 Fillet Welds
Assumption the cross section (A) =
Effective throat thickness 0.707 a x length L

Throat = a x cos45o
a = 0.707 a

The shear failure of

the fillet weld occurs
along a plane
through the throat of
the weld
Failure mode : Shear

Critical Shear Strength: P

fv 
0.707 a Lw

The nominal load capacity: Rn  f w  0.707  a  Lw

The nominal Design Strength: R n  0.75  f w  0.707  a  Lw

where Fw= the weld ultimate shear strength

 = 0.75
The ultimate shear strength of Fillet Weld: Fw

 Fw depends on the weld metal used – that is, it is a function of the type
electrode.

 Ultimate tensile strength of Electrode: 60, 70, 80, 90, and 110ksi.
E60XX / E60 = an electrode with an ultimate tensile strength of 60 ksi.
This is the standard terminology for weld electrodes

 Electrodes should be selected to match the base metal:

E70xx electrodes : for steels with Fy < 60 - 65 ksi
E80xx electrodes : for steels with Fy > 60 - 65 ksi.
 E70XX is the most popular electrode used for fillet welds made by the SMAW
method.

 Fw in a fillet weld = 0.60 times the tensile strength of the weld metal,
denoted by FEXX.

 The design stress: Fw =  0.60 FEXX ----  = 0.75.

E70XX:  Fw = 0.75 [0.60 (70)] = 31.5 ksi
 E80XX:  Fw = 0.75 [0.60 (80)] = 36 ksi
Effect of Load direction
to Fw (AISC J2.4a)
θ

axis of weld

 Fillet weld strength that account for load direction :

Fw = 0.6FExx (1.0 + 0.50 sin 1.5 θ)

 Fw = 0.6 FExx is valid only if θ = 0

 For weld with load perpendicular (θ = 90o ), the
strength is 50% higher
 (a)

Weld with both transversal Welding on both

s ides of gusset. L1 a

(b)

& Longitudinal L2
2a

(c)

L3

AISC J2.4c specifies that the larger nominal strength

from the following two options :
1. Use the basic strength for both : Rn = Rwl + Rwt
Rwl = Rwt = 0.6 FExx

2. Use the 50% higher of transverse welds but reduce

the basic strength of longitudinal welds
Rn = Rwl + Rwt
Rn = 0.85 (0.6 FExx ) + 1.5 (0.6 FExx)
Limitation of Design Strength : Base Metal

The design shear strength of base metal:

Rn  FBM x area of base metal subject to shear
Rn  FBM Ag where
f = 0.90
f FBM = Fv=0.60 Fy
Ag = the area subject to shear

AISC specification J4.2

Base metal area can fail by shear yielding or rupture. The smaller of the
two strengths will govern.

Shear yielding;
f Rn = 1.0 x 0.6 Fy x gross area of base metal subjected to shear
Shear rupture;
fRn = 0.75 x 0.6 Fu x net area of base metal subjected to shear
  where, Fy and Fu are the yield and tensile strength of the base metal.
Example :

Plan
Elevation
Strength of weld in shear Strength of base metal

= 0.75 x 0.707 x a x Lw x fw = min {1.0 x 0.6 x Fy x t x Lw

0.75 x 0.6 x Fu x t x Lw}

Smaller governs the strength of the weld

NOTE :
1. Always check weld metal and base metal strength. Smaller value
governs. In most cases, the weld metal strength will govern.

2. In weld design problems, it is advantageous to work with strength

per unit length of the weld or base metal.

Example:

The design strength of weld per inch of length:

Rn  0.707 xsizex FW
t

The capacity of the bracket plate in shear per inch of length:

Rn  FBM t
 Practical Considerations:

Minimum Size of Fillet Welds amin:

Material Thickness of Thicker Minimum Size of Fillet
Part Joined (in.) Welds[a] (in.)

To ¼ inclusive 1/8
Over ¼ to ½ 3/16
Over ½ to ¾ ¼
Over 3/4 5/16
[a] Leg dimension of fillet welds. Single pass welds must be used.
[b] See Section J2.2b for maximum size of fillet welds.

SNI Baja
Maximum Size of fillet welds amax:
- function of the thickness of the thickest connected plate:
- plates with thickness  0.25 in., amax­ = t or 0.25 in. (the smallest).
- plates with thickness  0.25 in., amax = t - 1/16 in.

Minimum Length of fillet welds Lw

- Lw  4 aotherwise aeff = Lw / 4
- Intermittent fillet welds:Lw-min = 4 a and 1.5 in.
End Returns:
When a weld extends to the corner of a member, it must be continued around
the corner to avoid stress concentration.
Length of end returns > two times the weld size. = 2a

The maximum size than can be made with a single pass of

electrode is approximately 5/16 inch, and multiple passes
will add to the cost.
SNI 1729 : 2015
Weld Symbols:

1/4 6 Near side (arrowside)

1/4 6 Other side

1/4 6
1/4 Both side
6
Weld all arround
1/4 6

E70 1/4 6
Reference Field weld
Example . Determine the design strength of the tension member and connection
system shown below. The tension member is a 4 in. x 3/8 in. thick rectangular bar.
It is welded to a 1/2 in. thick gusset plate using 1/4in of E70XX electrode . Consider
the yielding and fracture of the tension member. Consider the shear strength of the
weld metal and the surrounding base metal if using grade A36.

t = 0.5 in.

a = 0.25 in. 4 in x 3/ 8 in. Step I. Check the limitations

5 in.
0.5 in.
tmin = 3/8 in. (member)
tmax = 0.5 in. (gusset)
0.5 in. Then, amin = 3/16 in.
5 in. amax = 3/8 - 1/16 = 5/16in.
weld size = a = 1/4 in. OK!

Lw-min = 1.0 in.

Given length = 5.0 in. > Lmin.
OK!

 End returns :
Min size = 2 a = 0.5 in. OK!
Step II. Design strength of the weld
Base Metal strength = min {fx 0.6 x Fy x Lw x t ; fx 0.6 x Fu x Lw x t}
= min {1.0 x 0.6 x 50 x 10 x 3/8 ; 0.75 x 0.6 x 65 x 10 x 3/8}
  = min {112.5 ; 109.7 kips}
= 109.7 kips

Step III. Tension strength of the member

f Rn = 0.9 x 50 x 4 x 3/8 = 67.5 kips - tension yield
fRn = 0.75 x Ae x 65 - tension fracture
 Ae = U A
 A = Ag = 4 x 3/8 = 1.5 in2
U = 0.75 , since connection length (Lconn) < 1.5 w  
Therefore, fRn = 54.8 kips
 
The design strength of the member-connection system = 54.8 kips.
Tension fracture of the member governs.
The end returns at the corners were not included in the calculations.
Example. Design a double angle 2L 5 x 3½ x 1/2 made from A36 steel
tension member and connection system to carry a factored load of 250
kips
Step I. Assume material properties :
Fy= 36ksi for member & gusset plates and E70XX electrode for the fillet welds.

Step II. Design the tension member

Select Yield strength = 260 kips Fracture strength = 261 kips.

Step III. Design the welded connection

amin = 3/16 in. amax = 1/2 - 1/16 in. = 7/16 in.
Design, a = 3/8 in. = 0.375 in.

Shear strength of weld metal = fRn = 0.75 x 0.60 x FEXX x 0.707 x a x Lw

= 8.35 Lw kips
Strength of the base metal in shear =
min {1.0 x 0.6 x Fy x t x Lw ; 0.75 x 0.6 x Fu x t x Lw}
min { 10.8 Lw ; 14.62 Lw} kips
Shear strength of weld metal governs, f Rn = 8.35 Lw kips
f Rn > 250 kips  8.35 Lw > 250 kips
Lw > 29.94 in.
Step IV. Layout of Connection
(a)

Welding on both
sides of gusset. L1 a

(b)

2a

L2

(c)
Lw= 30 in. for two angles
Assume Lw for each = 15.0 in.
E70XX fillet weld can be placed in
three ways (a), (b), and (c). L3
Step IV. Layout of Connection
(a) AISC Spec. requires that the fillet weld
terminate at a distance greater than the
size (1/2 in.) of the weld. For this option,
L1 will be equal to 7.5 in.
Welding on both
sides of gusset. L1 a
 The fillet weld can be returned
(b) continuously around the corner for a
distance of at least 2 a (1 in.).
L2 can be either 6.5 in. or 7.5 in.
2a
However, the value of 7.5 in. is
preferred.
L2

(c) L3 will be equal to 5.75 in.

L3
Step V. Fracture strength of the member
Ae = U A g
U = 1- x/L Asssume case a ------ U = 1-0.901/7.5 = 0.88  0.9
fRn = 0.75 x 0.88 x 8.00 x 58 = 306.24 kips > 250 kips OK

Step VI. Design the gusset plate fRn > Tu

Tension yielding limit state
0.9 x Ag x 36 > 250 kips  Ag > 7.71 in2
Tension fracture limit state
0.75 x An x Fu > 250 kips (a)
1/2 7.5 in.
 AISC specification An  0.85 Ag 1/2 7.5 in.
 An > 5.747 in2  Ag > 6.76 in2
Gusset plate 8 x ½ in.

Design gusset plate :

thickness = 1.0 in.
width = 8.0 in.
1/2 7.5 in.
Two 5 x 3.5 x 1/ 2 in 1/2 7.5 in.
 E70
7 225

E70
7 120

┘120.120.8
E70 gusset 9mm
7 75
Determine connection design
strength where Electrode 70 is used
as connector
References
 Many pictures in this file are taken from
various sources such as AISC, SNI Baja
Indonesia & William T Segui Book.
 This file is for teaching purposes only.