"ENDPLMC9" --- END PLATE MOMENT CONNECTIONS

Program Description:
"ENDPLMC9" is a spreadsheet program written in MS-Excel for the purpose of analysis and design of end plate
moment connections per the AISC 9th Edition (ASD) Manual. Specifically the program can analyze both single
4-tension bolt and 8-tension bolt configurations, as well as the conditions of having moment connections on
each side of the column attached to the column flanges.
This program is a workbook consisting of five (5) worksheets, described as follows:

Worksheet Name

Description

Doc
4-Tension Bolt MC
(2) 4-Tension Bolt MC's
8-Tension Bolt MC
(2) 8-Tension Bolt MC's

This documentation sheet

Single 4-tension bolt end plate moment connection
Double 4-tension bolt end plate moment connections
Single 8-tension bolt end plate moment connection
Double 8-tension bolt end plate moment connections

Program Assumptions and Limitations:

1. This program uses the database of member dimensions and section properties from the "AISC Shapes
Database", Version 3.0 (2001) as well as the AISC 9th Edition (ASD) Manual (1989).
2. This program is based on the non-seismic specific design procedures found in the following two references:
a. "Moment Connections - End Plate (Static Loading Only)" on pages 4-116 through 4-125
(Static Loading Only)" on pages 4-116 through 4-125, AISC 9th Edition (ASD) Manual (1989).
b. "Extended End-Plate Moment Connections" - AISC Steel Design Guide Series #4,
by Thomas M. Murray, PhD, P.E., First Edition (AISC 1990).
3. This program also refers to "Extended End-Plate Moment Connections" - AISC Steel Design Guide Series #4,
First Edition (1990), by Thomas M. Murray, PhD, P.E.
4. This program contains numerous comment boxes which contain a wide variety of information including
explanations of input or output items, equations used, data tables, etc. (Note: presence of a comment box
is denoted by a red triangle in the upper right-hand corner of a cell. Merely move the mouse pointer to the
desired cell to view the contents of that particular "comment box".)

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END PLATE MOMENT CONNECTION

Job Name:
Job Number:

Using Unstiffened End Plate Field Bolted to Column Flange

and 4-Tension Bolt Analysis Method Per AISC 9th Edition (ASD)
Subject:
Originator:
Checker:

Input Data:
Beam and Column Data:
Beam Size =
Column Size =
Beam Yield Stress, Fyb =
Column Yield Stress, Fyc =
Connection Loadings:
Beam End Moment, M =
Moment Includes Wind or Seismic?
Beam End Reaction (Shear), R =
Beam Axial Force, P =
Connection Data and Parameters:
End Plate Length, Lp =
End Plate Width, Bp =
End Plate Thickness, tp =
End Plate Yield Stress, Fyp =
ASTM Bolt Desig. (A325 or A490) =
Bolt Type (N, X, or SC) =
Bolt Hole Type (in End Plate) =
Diameter of Bolts, db =
Total Number of Bolts, Nb =
Tension Bolts Vertical Spacing, S =
Dist. to Outer Tension Bolts, D1 =
Bolt Gage in Column, g =
Edge Distance for End Plate, ED =
Col. Web Doubler Plate Thk., td =
Doubler Plate Yield Stress, Fyd =
Stiffener Plate Thickness, ts =
Stiffener Plate Yield Stress, Fys =
Full-Depth or Half-Depth Stiffeners?

###
###
###
###
###
###
W16x36
###
C.L. Column
W14x90
End Plate ("tp" x "Bp" x "Lp") ###
36
###
ksi
36
###
ksi
ED
###
Stiffener
D1
(both
###
S
sides)
120.00
###
ft-k
(Beam)
No
###
30.00
A325
kips
P
3"
M
0.00
A490
kips
(Min.)
N
R
X
21.750
SC
in.
S
D1
8.000
Standard
in.
Stiffener
ED
(both
0.7500
Oversized
in.
sides)
36
###
ksi
A325
"Nb" - "db" Bolts on "g" Gage ###
N
###
Standard
Nomenclature
###
0.875
###
in.
8
###
3.250
Member Properties:
###
in.
1.375
Beam:
###
in.
5.500
d = 15.900 in.
###
in.
1.500
tw = 0.295 in.
###
in.
0.375
bf
=
6.990
###
in.
in.
36
tf =
0.430 in.
###
ksi
0.5000
k = 0.8320 in.
###
in.
36
Column:
###
ksi
Full-Depth
d = 14.000 in.
###
tw = 0.440 in.
###
bf = 14.500 in.
###
tf =
0.710 in.
###
k = 1.3100 in.
Yes
k1 = 1.4375 in.
No
Full-Depth
Half-Depth
Rp =
Shear Stres
fv =
Fv =
Column Web
Column We

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tw(req'd) =
Results:

Column We
td(min) =

Bolt Design:
Horizontal Force at Beam Flange:
Ff = 93.08 kips

Web Double
Vd =
Lw =
fw =
=
Bolt Tension and Shear:
Ab = *db^2/4
(min) =
Ab = 0.6013 in.^2
(max) =
V = 15.00 kips
V = (R/Nb)*(4 bolts) (portion of end shear taken by 4 tension bolts)
fv =
6.24
fv = (V/(4 bolts))/Ab (shear stress on 4 tension bolts)
Web Double
ksi
ft = 38.70 ksi
ft = (Ff/(4 bolts))/Ab (4 tension bolts acting at one time)
h/twc =
Fv = 21.00 ksi
Fv = 21.0 from AISC Table J3.2 (for N bolts in shear)
h/twc(max) =
Vb = 12.60 kips/bolt
Vb = Fv*Ab
h/td =
Ft = 42.02 ksi
Ft = SQRT(44^2-4.39*fv^2) (for N, X bolts in tension)
h/td(max) =
B = 25.30 kips/bolt
B = Ft*Ab (for N, X bolts in tension)
Column Stiffe
T(cap) = 101.20 kips
T(cap) = B*(4 bolts) (for N, X bolts in tension)
T(cap) >= Ff,Fyc(use)
O.K. =
V(cap) = 74.44 kips
V(cap) = Vb*(Nb-4)+SQRT(((44*Ab*4)^2-Ff^2)/4.39) (for N, X bolts)
Local Web Y
V(cap) >= R, O.K.Pbf =
End Plate Design:
Pwy =
Top Flange to End Plate Welding:
Compressiv
Lw = 14.545 in.
Lw = 2*(bf+tf)-tw
Pbf =
fw = 6.399 kips/in.
fw = Ff/Lw
Pwb =
= 0.4310 in. (size)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
Local Flange
(min) = 0.2500 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
Pbf =
Pf =
End Plate Required Thickness:
bp =
Bp(max) = 7.990 in.
Bp(max) = bf+1"
Pec =
D = *16, rounded up to nearest 1/16"
D=
7
Ca =
Pf = 1.4450 in.
Pf = maximum of: D1 or S-(D1+tf)
Cb =
Pe = 0.917 in.
Pe = Pf-(db/4)-0.7071*D/16
Afc/Awc =
m =
Ca =
1.13
Ca = 1.13 for Fyb = 36 ksi, Ca = 1.11 for Fyb = 50 ksi
Cb = 0.935
Cb = SQRT(bf/Bp(max))
Me =
Af/Aw = 0.677
Af/Aw = (bf*tf)/((d-(2*tf))*tw)
tfc(req'd) =
m = 0.939
m = Ca*Cb*(Af/Aw)^(1/3)*(Pe/db)^(1/4)
Pfb =
Me = m*Ff*Pe/4
Me = 20.04 in.-kips
Stiff. Req'd?
tp(req'd) = 0.746 in.
tp(req'd) = SQRT((6*Me)/(Bp*(0.75*Fyp)))
tp >= tp(req'd), O.K.
Column Stiffe
Required Ar
Beam Web to End Plate Welding:
Ps =
fw = 3.186 kips/in.
fw = maximum of: (0.60*Fyb)*tw/2 or R/(2*(d/2-tf))
As(req'd) =
= 0.2146 in. (size)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
Stiffener Wid
(min) = 0.2500 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67 bs(min) =
bs(use) =
Bolt Bearing on End Plate:
Stiffener Thi
Fu = 58.00 ksi
Fu = 58 for Fyp = 36, Fu = 65 for Fyp = 50
ts(min) =
Rpe = 65.25 kips
Rpe = 2*(0.5*Fu*(ED)*tp) (based on bolt edge distance)
Stiffener Len
Rps = 274.05 kips
Rps = 2*(1.2*Fu*tp*db*(Nb/2-1)) (based on bolt spacing)
Ls(min) =
Rp = 339.30 kips
Rp = Minimum of: Rpe+Rps or 1.2*Fu*tp*db*Nb
Ls(use) =
Rp >= R, O.K.
Provided Are
Shear Stress (out of plane) on End Plate:
As(prov) =
fv =
7.76
fv = Ff/(2*Bp*tp)
Check Stiffe
ksi
Fv = 14.40 ksi
Fv = 0.40*Fyc
Fv >= fv, O.K.
b/t =
Assume 1/2 of beam axial force is also taken at each flange
Ff = (M*12)/(d-tf)+P/2

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Stiffener We
Column Web Doubler Plate Requirement:
Column Web Panel Shear:
F = 95.33 kips
F = M*12/(0.95*d)
tw(req'd) = F/(0.4*Fyc*dc)
tw(req'd) = 0.473 in.

Ps =
Lw =
fw =
=
twc < tw(req'd)
(min) =
Web doubler plate is req'd.

Column Web Doubler Plate:

td(min) = 0.250 in.

Stiffener We
td(min) = (tw(req'd)-twc)*Fyc/Fyd but not < 1/4" min.
Ps =
td >= td(min), O.K. Lw =
Web Doubler Plate Welding:
fw =
Vd = F*td/(td+twc) (at each vertical edge)
=
Vd = 43.86 kips
(min) =
Lw = 15.90 in.
Lw = d (plate height = beam depth)
(max) =
fw =
2.76
fw = Vd/Lw
kips/in.
= 0.1858 in. (size)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
W27x258
(min) = 0.1875 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
W27x235
(max) = 0.3637 in.
(max) =
0.40*Fyd*td/((SQRT(2)/2)*0.30*70)
W27x217
Weld size <= weld max., O.K. W27x194
Web Doubler Plate Plug Welding Requirements:
W27x178
h/twc = 28.59
h/twc = (dc-2*tfc)/twc
W27x161
h/twc(max) = 63.33
h/twc(max) = 380/SQRT(Fyc)
h/twc <= h/twc(max), O.K.
W27x146
h/td = 33.55
h/td = (dc-2*tfc)/td
W27x129
h/td(max) = 63.33
h/td(max) = 380/SQRT(Fyd)
h/td <= h/td(max), O.K.
W27x114
Conclusion: Plug welds are not required
W27x102
Column Stiffener Requirements:
Local Web Yielding:
Pbf = 155.13 kips
Pwy = 168.93 kips

(Assume Fyc = 36 ksi, per AISC Design Guide Series #4)

Stiffeners not req'd. at both flanges if: Pbf <= Pwy
Pbf = (5/3)*Ff
Pwy = Fyc*twc*(tf+6*k+2*tp+2*(D/16))
Pbf <= Pwy, O.K.

Compressive Buckling of Web:

Pbf = 155.13 kips
Pwb = 184.14 kips

Stiffeners not required at compression flange if: Pbf <= Pwb

Pwb = 4100*twc^3*SQRT(Fyc)/(dc-2*k)
Pbf <= Pwb, O.K.

Local Flange Bending:

Pbf = 155.13
Pf = 1.4450
bp = 8.300
Pec = 1.094
Ca =
1.13
Cb =
1.00
Afc/Awc =
1.00
m = 1.195
Pfb = 57.63

kips
in.
in.
in.

kips

Stiffeners not required at tension flange if: Pbf <= Pfb

Pf = maximum of: D1 or S-(D1+tf)
bp = 2.5*(Pf+tf+Pf) (effective column flange length)
Pec = (g/2)-k1-(db/4)
Ca = 1.13 (for Fyc =36 ksi)
Cb = 1.0 (assumed)
Afc/Awc = 1.0 (assumed)
m = Ca*Cb*(Af/Aw)^(1/3)*(Pec/db)^(1/4)
Pfb = ((tfc^2*(0.75*Fyc)*bp)/6)/(m*Pec/4)
Pbf > Pfb, Fail
Conclusion: Stiffeners are required

W27x94
W27x84
W24x492
W24x450
W24x408
W24x370
W24x335
W24x306
W24x279
W24x250
W24x229
W24x207
W24x192
W24x176
W24x162
W24x146
W24x131
W24x117
W24x104
W24x103
W24x94
W24x84
W24x76
W24x68
W24x62
W24x55
W21x402
W21x364
W21x333

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W21x275
W21x248
W21x223
Ps = Pbf-(Minimum of Pwy,Pwb, or Pfb) (design force)
W21x201
Ast = Ps/Fys
W21x182
W21x166
Stiffener Width:
W21x147
bs(min) = 2.447 in.
bs(min) = Bp/3-twc/2
W21x132
bs(use) = 7.000 in.
bs(use) = bfc/2-twc/2 (rounded down to nearest whole inch)
W21x122
W21x111
Stiffener Thickness:
W21x101
ts(min) = 0.442 in.
ts(min) = larger of: tp/2 or bs(use)*SQRT(Fyc)/95
W21x93
ts >= ts(min), O.K. W21x83
Stiffener Length:
W21x73
Ls(min) =
6.29
Ls(min) = dc/2-tfc
W21x68
in.
Ls(use) = 12.58 in.
Ls(use) = dc-2*tfc
W21x62
W21x57
Provided Area of Pair of Stiffeners:
W21x55
As(prov) = 7.000 in.^2
As(prov) = 2*bs(use)*ts
As(prov) >= As(req'd), O.K.
W21x50
W21x48
Check Stiffener Slenderness:
W21x44
b/t = 14.00
b/t = bs(use)/ts
W18x311
b/t(max) = 15.83
b/t(max) = 95/SQRT(Fys)
b/t <= b/t(max), O.K. W18x283
W18x258
Stiffener Welding to Column Flange:
W18x234
Ps = 97.50 kips
Ps = Pbf-(Minimum of Pwy,Pwb, or Pfb) (design force)
W18x211
Lw = 44.50 in.
Lw = (bfc/2-(k1+0.25))*8
W18x192
fw =
1.31
fw = Ps/(1.67*Lw)
W18x175
kips/in.
= 0.0884 in. (size)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
W18x158
(min) = 0.2500 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
W18x143
W18x130
Stiffener Welding to Column Web:
W18x119
Ps = 97.50 kips
Ps = Pbf-(Minimum of Pwy,Pwb, or Pfb) (design force)
W18x106
Lw = 43.52 in.
Lw = (dc-2*(k+0.25))*4
W18x97
fw =
1.34
fw = Ps/(1.67*Lw)
W18x86
kips/in.
= 0.0903 in. (size)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
W18x76
(min) = 0.1875 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
W18x71
(max) = 0.2133 in.
(max) =
0.40*Fyc*twc/((SQRT(2)/2)*0.30*70*2)
W18x65
Weld size <= weld max., O.K. W18x60
W18x55
Comments:
W18x50
W18x46
W18x40
W18x35
W16x100
W16x89
W16x77
W16x67
W16x57
W16x50
W16x45
W16x40
W16x36

Column Web Stiffener Design:

Required Area of Stiffener:
Ps = 97.50 kips
As(req'd) = 2.708 in.^2

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END PLATE MOMENT CONNECTIONS

Job Name:
Job Number:

Using Unstiffened End Plates Field Bolted to Both Column Flanges

and 4-Tension Bolt Analysis Method Per AISC 9th Edition (ASD)
Subject:
Originator:
Checker:

Input Data:
Beams and Column Data:
Left Side Beam Size =
Right Side Beam Size =
Column Size =
Yield Stress of Beams, Fyb =
Yield Stress of Column, Fyc =

W18x40
W16x40
W14x90
36
36

Connection Loadings:
Left Beam Lateral Moment, M1L =
Left Beam Gravity Moment, M1G =
Left Beam End Reaction, R1 =
Left Beam Axial Force, P1 =
Right Beam Lateral Moment, M2L =
Right Beam Gravity Moment, M2G =
Right Beam End Reaction, R2 =
Right Beam Axial Force, P2 =

120.00
0.00
30.00
0.00
120.00
0.00
30.00
0.00

ft-k

Connection Data and Parameters:

Left Side End Plate Length, Lp1 =
Left Side End Plate Width, Bp1 =
Left Side End Plate Thk., tp1 =
Right Side End Plate Length, Lp2 =
Right Side End Plate Width, Bp2 =
Right Side End Plate Thk., tp2 =
End Plate Yield Stress, Fyp =
ASTM Bolt Desig. (A325 or A490) =
Bolt Type (N, X, or SC) =
Bolt Hole Type (in End Plate) =
Diameter of Bolts, db1 =
Total Number of Bolts, Nb1 =
Tension Bolts Vertical Spacing, S1 =
Dist. to Outer Tension Bolts, D1 =
Bolt Gage in Column, g1 =
Edge Distance for End Plate, ED1 =
Diameter of Bolts, db2 =
Total Number of Bolts, Nb2 =
Tension Bolts Vertical Spacing, S2 =
Dist. to Outer Tension Bolts, D2 =
Bolt Gage in Column, g2 =
Edge Distance for End Plate, ED2 =
Col. Web Doubler Plate Thk., td =
Doubler Plate Yield Stress, Fyd =
Stiffener Plate Thickness, ts =
Stiffener Plate Yield Stress, Fys =

23.750
8.000
0.7500
21.750
8.000
0.7500
36
A325
N
Standard
0.875
8
3.250
1.375
5.500
1.500
0.875
8
3.250
1.375
5.500
1.500
0.375
36
0.5000
36

in.

ksi
ksi

ft-k
kips
kips
ft-k
ft-k
kips
kips

in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
ksi

in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
ksi
in.
ksi

###
###
###
###
###
###
###
"Nb1" - "db1" Bolts on "g1"
Gage
###
C.L. Column
###
End Plate
Stiffener
(both
"tp2"x"Bp2"x"Lp2" ###
sides)
###
ED1
ED2
###
D1
D2
S1
S2 ###
###
(Left Beam)
(Right Beam)
A325
A490
P1
P2
3"
M1
M2 N
(Min.)
X
R1
R2
SC
Standard
S1
S2
D1
D2
Oversized
ED1
ED2
###
###
End Plate
"tp1"x"Bp1"x"Lp1"
###
"Nb2" - "db2" Bolts on "g2"
Stiffener
###
Gage
(both
###
sides)
Nomenclature
###
Member Properties:
###
Left Beam:
###
d = 17.900 in.
###
tw = 0.315 in.
###
bf =
6.020 in.
###
tf =
0.525 in.
###
k = 0.9270 in.
###
Right Beam:
###
d = 16.000 in.
###
tw = 0.305 in.
###
bf =
7.000 in.
###
(min) =
tf =
0.505 in.
k = 0.9070 in.
Bolt Bearing
Column:
Fu =
d = 14.000 in.
Rpe =
tw = 0.440 in.
Rps =
bf = 14.500 in.
Rp =
tf =
0.710 in.
Shear Stres
k = 1.3100 in.
fv =
k1 = 1.4375 in.
Fv =
Right Side Bo

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M2t =
Ff =

Results:

Bolt Tension
Ab =
Assume 1/2 of beam axial force is also taken at each flange
V=
M1t = M1L+M1G
fv =
Ff = (M1t*12)/(d-tf)+P1/2
ft =
Fv =
Ab = *db1^2/4
Fv =
V = (R1/Nb1)*(4 bolts) (portion of end shear taken by 4 tension bolts)Vb =
fv = (V/(4 bolts))/Ab (shear stress on 4 tension bolts)
Ft =
ft = (Ff/(4 bolts))/Ab (4 tension bolts acting at one time)
Ft =
Fv = 21.0 from AISC Table J3.2 (for N bolts in shear)
B=
Vb = Fv*Ab
B=
Ft = SQRT(44^2-4.39*fv^2) (for N, X bolts in tension)
T(cap) =
B = Ft*Ab (for N, X bolts in tension)
T(cap) =
T(cap) = B*(4 bolts) (for N, X bolts in tension)
T(cap) >= Ff, O.K.
V(cap) =
V(cap) = Vb*(Nb1-4)+SQRT(((44*Ab*4)^2-Ff^2)/4.39) (for N, X bolts)
V(cap) =
V(cap) >= R1, O.K.
Right Side En
Left Side End Plate Design:
Top Flange t
Top Flange to End Plate Welding:
Lw =
Lw = 12.775 in.
Lw = 2*(bf+tf)-tw
fw =
=
fw = 6.488 kips/in.
fw = Ff/Lw
= 0.4369 in. (size)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
(min) =
(min) = 0.2500 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
End Plate R
Bp2(max) =
End Plate Required Thickness:
D=
Bp1(max) = 7.020 in.
Bp1(max) = bf+1"
Pf =
D = *16, rounded up to nearest 1/16"
D=
7
Pe =
Pf = 1.3750 in.
Pf = maximum of: D1 or S1-(D1+tf)
Ca =
Pe = 0.847 in.
Pe = Pf-(db1/4)-0.7071*D/16
Cb =
Ca =
1.13
Ca = 1.13 for Fyb = 36 ksi, Ca = 1.11 for Fyb = 50 ksi
Af/Aw =
m =
Cb = 0.926
Cb = SQRT(bf/Bp1(max))
Af/Aw = 0.595
Af/Aw = (bf*tf)/((d-(2*tf))*tw)
Me =
m = 0.873
m = Ca*Cb*(Af/Aw)^(1/3)*(Pe/db1)^(1/4)
tp2(req'd) =
Me = m*Ff*Pe/4
Me = 15.32 in.-kips
Beam Web
tp1(req'd) = 0.652 in.
tp1(req'd) = SQRT((6*Me)/(Bp1*(0.75*Fyp)))
tp1 >= tp1(req'd), O.K.
fw =
=
(min)
=
Beam Web to End Plate Welding:
fw = 3.402 kips/in.
fw = maximum of: (0.60*Fyb)*tw/2 or R1/(2*(d/2-tf))
Bolt Bearing
= 0.2291 in. (size)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
Fu =
(min) = 0.2500 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
Rpe =
Rps =
Bolt Bearing on End Plate:
Rp =
Fu = 58.00 ksi
Fu = 58 for Fyp = 36, Fu = 65 for Fyp = 50
Shear Stres
Rpe = 65.25 kips
Rpe = 2*(0.5*Fu*(ED1)*tp1) (based on bolt edge distance)
fv =
Rps = 274.05 kips
Rps = 2*(1.2*Fu*tp1*db1*(Nb1/2-1)) (based on bolt spacing)
Fv =
Rp = 339.30 kips
Rp = Minimum of: Rpe+Rps or 1.2*Fu*tp1*db1*Nb1
Column Web
Rp >= R1, O.K.
Column We
Shear Stress (out of plane) on End Plate:
M1 =
fv =
6.91
fv = Ff/(2*Bp1*tp1)
M2 =
ksi
F =
Fv = 14.40 ksi
Fv = 0.40*Fyc
Fv >= fv, O.K.
Left Side Bolt Design:
Horizontal Force at Beam Flange:
M1t = 120.00 ft-k
Ff = 82.88 kips
Bolt Tension and Shear:
Ab = 0.6013 in.^2
V = 15.00 kips
fv =
6.24
ksi
ft = 34.46 ksi
Fv = 21.00 ksi
Vb = 12.60 kips/bolt
Ft = 42.02 ksi
B = 25.30 kips/bolt
T(cap) = 101.20 kips
V(cap) = 81.81 kips

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Column We
Right Side Bolt Design:
Horizontal Force at Beam Flange:
M2t = 120.00 ft-k
Ff = 92.93 kips
Bolt Tension and Shear:
Ab = 0.6013 in.^2
V = 15.00 kips
fv =
6.24
ksi
ft = 38.64 ksi
Fv = 21.00 ksi
Vb = 12.60 kips/bolt
Ft = 42.02 ksi
B = 25.30 kips/bolt
T(cap) = 101.20 kips
V(cap) = 74.57 kips
Right Side End Plate Design:
Top Flange to End Plate Welding:
Lw = 14.705 in.
fw = 6.320 kips/in.
= 0.4256 in. (size)
(min) = 0.2500 in.
End Plate Required Thickness:
Bp2(max) = 8.000 in.
D=
7
Pf = 1.3750 in.
Pe = 0.847 in.
Ca =
1.13
Cb = 0.935
Af/Aw = 0.773
m = 0.962
Me = 18.93 in.-kips
tp2(req'd) = 0.725 in.

td(min) =

Web Double
M2t = M2L+M2G
Ff = (M2t*12)/(d-tf)+P2/2

Vd =
Lw =
fw =
Ab = *db2^2/4
=
V = (R2/Nb2)*(4 bolts) (portion of shear force taken by 4 tension (min)
bolts) =
(max) =
fv = (V/(4 bolts))/Ab (shear stress on 4 tension bolts)
ft = (Ff/(4 bolts))/Ab (4 tension bolts acting at one time)
Fv = 21.0 from AISC Table J3.2 (for N bolts in shear)
h/twc =
Vb = Fv*Ab
h/twc(max) =
Ft = SQRT(44^2-4.39*fv^2) (for N, X bolts in tension)
h/td =
B = Ft*Ab (for N, X bolts in tension)
h/td(max) =
T(cap) = B*(4 bolts) (for N, X bolts in tension)
T(cap) >= Ff, O.K.
V(cap) = Vb*(Nb2-4)+SQRT(((44*Ab*4)^2-Ff^2)/4.39) (for N, X Fyc(use)
bolts) =
V(cap) >= R2, O.K.
Pbf1 =
Pwy =
Lw = 2*(bf+tf)-tw
fw = Ff/Lw
Pbf1 =
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
Pwb =
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
Pbf1 =
Pf =
Bp1(max) = bf+1"
bp =
D = *16, rounded up to nearest 1/16"
Pec =
Pf = maximum of: D1 or S1-(D1+tf)
Ca =
Pe = Pf-(db1/4)-0.7071*D/16
Cb =
Ca = 1.13 for Fyb = 36 ksi, Ca = 1.11 for Fyb = 50 ksi
Afc/Awc =
m =
Cb = SQRT(bf/Bp1(max))
Af/Aw = (bf*tf)/((d-(2*tf))*tw)
Me =
m = Ca*Cb*(Af/Aw)^(1/3)*(Pe/db1)^(1/4)
tfc(req'd) =
Me = m*Ff*Pe/4
Pfb =
tp1(req'd) = SQRT((6*Me)/(Bp1*(0.75*Fyp)))
tp2 >= tp2(req'd),
Stiff. Req'd?
O.K.

Web Double

Left Side Colu

Local Web Y

Compressiv

Local Flange

Right Side Co
Beam Web to End Plate Welding:
fw = 3.294 kips/in.
= 0.2218 in. (size)
(min) = 0.2500 in.

Fyc(use) =
fw = maximum of: (0.60*Fyb)*tw/2 or R2/(2*(d/2-tf))
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67

Local Web Y
Pbf2 =
Pwy =

Compressiv
Bolt Bearing on End Plate:
Fu = 58.00 ksi
Rpe = 65.25 kips
Rps = 274.05 kips
Rp = 339.30 kips

Pbf2 =
Pwb =

Fu = 58 for Fyp = 36, Fu = 65 for Fyp = 50

Rpe = 2*(0.5*Fu*(ED2)*tp2) (based on bolt edge distance)
Local Flange
Rps = 2*(1.2*Fu*tp2*db2*(Nb2/2-1)) (based on bolt spacing)
Pbf2 =
Rp = Minimum of: Rpe+Rps or 1.2*Fu*tp2*db2*Nb2
Pf =
Rp >= R2, O.K.
bp =
Shear Stress (out of plane) on End Plate:
Pec =
fv =
7.74
fv = Ff/(2*Bp2*tp2)
Ca =
ksi
Fv = 14.40 ksi
Fv = 0.40*Fyc
Fv >= fv, O.K.
Cb =
Afc/Awc =
m =
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Column Web Doubler Plate Requirement:

Column Web Panel Shear:
M1 = 120.00 ft-k
M1 = M1L+M1G
M2 = 120.00 ft-k
M2 = M2L-M2G
F = 179.42 kips
F = (M1*12/(0.95*d))+(M2*12/(0.95*d))
tw(req'd) = F/(0.4*Fyc*dc)
tw(req'd) = 0.890 in.

tfc(req'd) =
Pfb =
Stiff. Req'd?

Column Stiffe
Required Ar

Ps1 =
twc < tw(req'd)
Ps2 =
Ps(max) =
Column Web Doubler Plate:
As(req'd) =
td(min) = 0.450 in.
td(min) = (tw(req'd)-twc)*Fyc/Fyd but not < 1/4" min.
td < td(min), Fail
Web Doubler Plate Welding:
bs(min) =
Vd = F*td/(td+twc) (at each vertical edge)
Vd = 82.55 kips
bs(use) =
Lw = 16.00 in.
Lw = d (plate height = beam depth)
fw =
5.16
fw = Vd/Lw
tp(max) =
kips/in.
= 0.3475 in. (size*)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
ts(min) =
(min) = 0.1875 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
(max) = 0.3637 in.
(max) =
0.40*Fyd*td/((SQRT(2)/2)*0.30*70)
Ls(min) =
Weld size <= weld max., O.K.
Ls(use) =
Web Doubler Plate Plug Welding Requirements:
h/twc = 28.59
h/twc = (dc-2*tfc)/twc
As(prov) =
h/twc(max) = 63.33
h/twc(max) = 380/SQRT(Fyc)
h/twc <= h/twc(max), O.K.
h/td = 33.55
h/td = (dc-2*tfc)/td
b/t =
h/td(max) = 63.33
h/td(max) = 380/SQRT(Fyd)
h/td <= h/td(max), O.K. b/t(max) =

Stiffener Wid
Bp(max) =

Stiffener Thi

Stiffener Len

Provided Are

Check Stiffe

Stiffener We
Ps(max) =
Left Side Column Stiffener Requirements:
(Assume Fyc = 36 ksi, per AISC Design Guide Series #4)
Lw =
Local Web Yielding:
Stiffeners not req'd. at both flanges if: Pbf1 <= Pwy
fw =
=
Pbf1 = 138.13 kips
Pbf1 = (5/3)*Ff
(min) =
Pwy = 170.44 kips
Pwy = Fyc*twc*(tf+6*k+2*tp+2*(D/16))
Pbf1 <= Pwy, O.K.
Compressive Buckling of Web:
Pbf1 = 138.13 kips
Pwb = 184.14 kips
Local Flange Bending:
Pbf1 = 138.13
Pf = 1.3750
bp = 8.188
Pec = 1.094
Ca =
1.13
Cb =
1.00
Afc/Awc =
1.00
m = 1.195
Pfb = 56.85

kips
in.
in.
in.

kips

Stiffener We
Ps(max) =
Stiffeners not required at compression flange if: Pbf1 <= Pwb
Lw =
Pwb = 4100*twc^3*SQRT(Fyc)/(dc-2*k)
Pbf1 <= Pwb, O.K. fw =
=
(min) =
(max) =
Stiffeners not required at tension flange if: Pbf1 <= Pfb
Pf = maximum of: D1 or S1-(D1+tf)
W18x65
bp1 = 2.5*(Pf+tf+Pf) (effective column flange length)
W18x60
Pec = (g1/2)-k1-(db1/4)
W18x55
Ca = 1.13 (for Fyc =36 ksi)
W18x50
Cb = 1.0 (assumed)
W18x46
Afc/Awc = 1.0 (assumed)
W18x40
m = Ca*Cb*(Af/Aw)^(1/3)*(Pec/db1)^(1/4)
W18x35
Pfb = ((tfc^2*(0.75*Fyc)*bp1)/6)/(m*Pec/4)
Pbf1 > Pfb, Fail
W16x100
Conclusion: Stiffeners are required
W16x89
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Right Side Column Stiffener Requirements:

(Assume Fyc = 36 ksi, per AISC Design Guide Series #4)W16x26
Local Web Yielding:
Stiffeners not req'd. at both flanges if: Pbf2 <= Pwy
W14x808
Pbf2 = 154.88 kips
Pbf2 = (5/3)*Ff
W14x730
Pwy = 170.12 kips
Pwy = Fyc*twc*(tf+6*k+2*tp2+2*(D/16))
Pbf2 <= Pwy, O.K. W14x665
Compressive Buckling of Web:
Pbf2 = 154.88 kips
Pwb = 184.14 kips
Local Flange Bending:
Pbf2 = 154.88
Pf = 1.3750
bp = 8.138
Pec = 1.094
Ca =
1.13
Cb =
1.00
Afc/Awc =
1.00
m = 1.195
Pfb = 56.50

kips
in.
in.
in.

kips

Column Web Stiffener Design:

Required Area of Stiffener:
Ps1 = 81.29 kips
Ps2 = 98.38 kips
Ps(max) = 98.38 kips
As(req'd) = 2.733 in.^2
Stiffener Width:
Bp(max) =
8.00
bs(min) = 2.447
bs(use) = 7.000

in.
in.
in.

Stiffener Thickness:
tp(max) = 0.750
ts(min) = 0.442

in.

Stiffener Length:
Ls(min) =
6.29
Ls(use) = 12.58

in.

in.

in.

Provided Area of Pair of Stiffeners:

As(prov) = 7.000 in.^2
Check Stiffener Slenderness:
b/t = 14.00
b/t(max) = 15.83

W14x605
W14x550
Stiffeners not required at compression flange if: Pbf2 <= Pwb
W14x500
Pwb = 4100*twc^3*SQRT(Fyc)/(dc-2*k)
Pbf2 <= Pwb, O.K. W14x455
W14x426
W14x398
Stiffeners not required at tension flange if: Pbf2 <= Pfb
W14x370
Pf = maximum of: D2 or S2-(D2+tf)
W14x342
bp2 = 2.5*(Pf+tf+Pf) (effective column flange length)
W14x311
Pec = (g2/2)-k2-(db2/4)
W14x283
Ca = 1.13 (for Fyc =36 ksi)
W14x257
Cb = 1.0 (assumed)
W14x233
Afc/Awc = 1.0 (assumed)
W14x211
m = Ca*Cb*(Af/Aw)^(1/3)*(Pec/db2)^(1/4)
W14x193
Pfb = ((tfc^2*(0.75*Fyc)*bp2)/6)/(m*Pec/4)
Pbf2 > Pfb, Fail
W14x176
Conclusion: Stiffeners are required
W14x159
W14x145
W14x132
W14x120
Ps1 = Pbf1-(Minimum of Pwy,Pwb, or Pfb)
W14x109
Ps2 = Pbf2-(Minimum of Pwy,Pwb, or Pfb)
W14x99
Ps(max) = max. of: Ps1 or Ps2
W14x90
Ast = Ps(max)/Fys
W14x82
W14x74
W14x68
Bp(max) = max. of: Bp1 or Bp2
W14x61
bs(min) = Bp(max)/3-twc/2
W14x53
bs(use) = bfc/2-twc/2 (rounded down to nearest whole inch)
W14x48
W14x43
W14x38
tp(max) = max. of: tp1 or tp2
W14x34
ts(min) = larger of: tp(max)/2 or bs(use)*SQRT(Fyc)/95
W14x30
ts >= ts(min), O.K. W14x26
W14x22
Ls(min) = dc/2-tfc
W12x336
Ls(use) = dc-2*tfc
W12x305
W12x279
W12x252
As(prov) = 2*bs(use)*ts
As(prov) >= As(req'd), O.K.
W12x230
W12x210
W12x190
b/t = bs(use)/ts
W12x170
b/t(max) = 95/SQRT(Fys)
b/t <= b/t(max), O.K. W12x152
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W12x120
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Column Web Stiffener Design (continued):

Stiffener Welding to Column Flange:
Ps(max) = 98.38 kips
Lw = 22.25 in.
fw =
2.65
kips/in.
= 0.1783 in. (size)
(min) = 0.2500 in.
Stiffener Welding to Column Web:
Ps(max) = 98.38 kips
Lw = 43.52 in.
fw =
1.35
kips/in.
= 0.091 in. (size)
(min) = 0.1875 in.
(max) = 0.2133 in.

Ps(max) = max. of: Ps1 or Ps2

Lw = (bfc/2-(k1+0.25))*4
fw = Ps(max)/(1.67*Lw)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67

Ps(max) = max. of: Ps1 or Ps2

Lw = (dc-2*(k+0.25))*4
fw = Ps(max)/(1.67*Lw)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
(max) =
0.40*Fyc*twc/((SQRT(2)/2)*0.30*70*2)
Weld size <= weld max., O.K.

Comments:

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W10x77
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W10x45
W10x39
W10x33
W10x30
W10x26
W10x22
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W8x40
W8x35
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W8x28
W8x24
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END PLATE MOMENT CONNECTION

Job Name:
Job Number:

Using Unstiffened End Plate Field Bolted to Column Flange

and 8-Tension Bolt Analysis Method Per AISC 9th Edition (ASD)
Subject:
Originator:
Checker:

Input Data:
Beam and Column Data:
Beam Size =
Column Size =
Beam Yield Stress, Fyb =
Column Yield Stress, Fyc =
Connection Loadings:
Beam End Moment, M =
Moment Includes Wind or Seismic?
Beam End Reaction (Shear), R =
Beam Axial Force, P =
Connection Data and Parameters:
End Plate Length, Lp =
End Plate Width, Bp =
End Plate Thickness, tp =
End Plate Yield Stress, Fyp =
ASTM Bolt Desig. (A325 only) =
Bolt Type (N, X, or SC) =
Bolt Hole Type (in End Plate) =
Diameter of Bolts, db =
Total Number of Bolts, Nb =
Tension Bolts Vertical Spacing, S1 =
Dist. to Nearest Tension Bolts, D1 =
Tension Bolts Vertical Spacing, S2 =
Bolt Gage in Column, g =
Edge Distance for End Plate, ED =
Col. Web Doubler Plate Thk., td =
Doubler Plate Yield Stress, Fyd =
Stiffener Plate Thickness, ts =
Stiffener Plate Yield Stress, Fys =
Full-Depth or Half-Depth Stiffeners?

###
###
###
###
###
###
W24x94
###
C.L. Column
W14x109
End Plate ("tp" x "Bp" x "Lp") ###
36
###
ksi
36
###
ksi
ED
S2
###
Stiffener
D1
(both
###
S1
sides)
440.00
###
ft-k
S2
No
###
(Beam)
30.00
###
kips
P
3"
M
0.00
###
kips
(Min.)
A325
R
A490(not used)
S2
38.000
N
in.
S1
D1
10.000
X
in.
Stiffener
S2
(both
1.2500
SC
in.
sides)
ED
36
Standard
ksi
A325
Oversized
N
###
Standard
###
"Nb" - "db" Bolts on "g" Gage ###
1.125
in.
16
Nomenclature
###
4.125
###
in.
1.625
###
in.
3.375
Member Properties:
###
in.
5.500
Beam:
###
in.
1.750
d
=
24.300
###
in.
in.
0.625
tw = 0.515 in.
###
in.
36
bf =
9.070 in.
###
ksi
0.6250
tf =
0.875 in.
###
in.
36
k = 1.3800 in.
Yes
ksi
Full-Depth
Column:
No
d = 14.300 in.
Full-Depth
tw = 0.525 in.
Half-Depth
bf = 14.600 in.
Rpe =
tf =
0.860 in.
Rps =
k = 1.4600 in.
Rp =
k1 = 1.5000 in.
Shear Stres
fv =
Fv =
Column Web
Column We
F =
tw(req'd) =

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td(min) =
Results:

Web Double

Bolt Design:
Horizontal Force at Beam Flange:
Ff = 225.40 kips
Bolt Tension and Shear:
Ab = 0.9940 in.^2
V = 15.00 kips
fv =
1.89
ksi
ft = 28.34 ksi
Fv = 21.00 ksi
Vb = 20.90 kips/bolt
Ft = 43.82 ksi
B = 43.60 kips/bolt
T(cap) = 348.80 kips
V(cap) = 294.93 kips
End Plate Design:
Top Flange to End Plate Welding:
Lw = 19.375 in.
fw = 11.634 kips/in.
= 0.7834 in. (size)
(min) = 0.3125 in.
End Plate Required Thickness:
Bp(max) = 10.070 in.
Pf = 1.625 in.
Pb = 3.375 in.
T = 37.57
Ma = 61.05 in.-kips
tpa = 1.165 in.
CF = 1.071
tp(req'd) = 1.247 in.
Beam Web to End Plate Welding:
fw = 5.562 kips/in.
= 0.3746 in. (size)
(min) = 0.3125 in.
Bearing on End Plate:
Fu = 58.00
Rpe = 126.88
Rps = 1370.25
Rp = 1497.13

Assume 1/2 of beam axial force is also taken at each flange

Ff = (M*12)/(d-tf)+P/2

Vd =
Lw =
fw =
=
(min) =
(max) =

Ab = *db^2/4
V = (R/Nb)*(8 bolts) (portion of end shear taken by 8 tension bolts)h/twc =
fv = (V/(8 bolts))/Ab (shear stress on 8 tension bolts)
h/twc(max) =
ft = (Ff/(8 bolts))/Ab (8 tension bolts acting at one time)
h/td =
Fv = 21.0 from AISC Table J3.2 (for N bolts in shear)
h/td(max) =
Vb = Fv*Ab
Ft = SQRT(44^2-4.39*fv^2) (for N, X bolts in tension)
Fyc(use) =
B = Ft*Ab (for N, X bolts in tension)
T(cap) = B*(8 bolts) (for N, X bolts in tension)
T(cap) >= Ff, O.K.Pbf =
V(cap) = Vb*(Nb-8)+SQRT(((44*Ab*8)^2-Ff^2)/4.39) (for N, X bolts)Pwy =
V(cap) >= R, O.K.
Pbf =
Pwb =
Lw = 2*(bf+tf)-tw
fw = Ff/Lw
Pbf =
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
Pf =
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
bp =
Pec =
Ca =
Bp(max) = bf+1"
Cb =
Pf = maximum of: D1 or S1-(D1+tf)
Afc/Awc =
m =
Pe = 3*db
T = Ff/(6 bolts) (assume only 6 of 8 bolts are fully effective)
Me =
Ma = 2*T*(Pf/2) = T*Pf
tfc(req'd) =
tpa = SQRT((6*Ma)/(Bp*(0.75*Fyp)))
Pfb =
CF = SQRT(SQRT(g^2+Pf^2)/5) (CF = Correction Factor)
Stiff. Req'd?
tp(req'd) = tpa*CF
tp >= tp(req'd), O.K.

fw = maximum of: (0.60*Fyb)*tw/2 or R/(2*(d/2-tf))

= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67

Web Double

Column Stiffe

Local Web Y

Compressiv

Local Flange

Column Stiffe
Required Ar

Ps =
As(req'd) =

Stiffener Wid
bs(min) =
bs(use) =

Stiffener Thi
Fu = 58 for Fyp = 36, Fu = 65 for Fyp = 50
ts(min) =
Rpe = 2*(0.5*Fu*(ED)*tp) (based on bolt edge distance)
Stiffener Len
kips
Rps = 2*(1.2*Fu*tp*db*(Nb/2-1)) (based on bolt spacing)
Ls(min) =
kips
Rp = Minimum of: Rpe+Rps or 1.2*Fu*tp*db*Nb
Ls(use) =
kips
Rp >= R, O.K.
Provided Are
Shear Stress (out of plane) on End Plate:
As(prov) =
fv =
9.02
fv = Ff/(2*Bp*tp)
Check Stiffe
ksi
Fv = 14.40 ksi
Fv = 0.40*Fyc
Fv >= fv, O.K.
b/t =
b/t(max) =
Stiffener We
ksi

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Lw =
fw =
=
(min) =

Column Web Doubler Plate Requirement:

Column Web Panel Shear:
F = 228.72 kips
F = M*12/(0.95*d)
tw(req'd) = F/(0.4*Fyc*dc)
tw(req'd) =
1.111
in.

twc < tw(req'd)

Stiffener We
Web doubler plate is req'd. Ps =
Column Web Doubler Plate:
Lw =
td(min) = 0.586 in.
td(min) = (tw(req'd)-twc)*Fyc/Fyd but not < 1/4" min.
fw =
td >= td(min), O.K. =
(min) =
Web Doubler Plate Welding:
Vd = F*td/(td+twc) (at each vertical edge)
(max) =
Vd = 124.30 kips
Lw = 24.30 in.
Lw = d (plate height = beam depth)
W27x307
fw =
5.12
fw = Vd/Lw
W27x281
kips/in.
= 0.3445 in. (size)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
W27x258
(min) = 0.2500 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
W27x235
(max) = 0.6061 in.
(max) =
0.40*Fyc*twc/((SQRT(2)/2)*0.30*70)
W27x217
Weld size <= weld max., O.K. W27x194
Web Doubler Plate Plug Welding Requirements:
W27x178
h/twc = 23.96
h/twc = (dc-2*tfc)/twc
W27x161
h/twc(max) = 63.33
h/twc(max) = 380/SQRT(Fyc)
h/twc <= h/twc(max), O.K.
W27x146
h/td = 20.13
h/td = (dc-2*tfc)/td
W27x129
h/td(max) = 63.33
h/td(max) = 380/SQRT(Fyd)
h/td <= h/td(max), O.K.
W27x114
Conclusion: Plug welds are not required
W27x102

Column Stiffener Requirements:

Local Web Yielding:
Pbf = 375.67 kips
Pwy = 229.35 kips

(Assume Fyc = 36 ksi, per AISC Design Guide Series #4)

Stiffeners not req'd. at both flanges if: Pbf <= Pwy
Pbf = (5/3)*Ff
Pwy = Fyc*twc*(tf+6*k+2*tp)
Pbf > Pwy, Fail

Compressive Buckling of Web:

Pbf = 375.67 kips
Pwb = 312.80 kips

Stiffeners not required at compression flange if: Pbf <= Pwb

Pwb = 4100*twc^3*SQRT(Fyc)/(dc-2*k)
Pbf > Pwb, Fail

Local Flange Bending:

Pbf = 375.67
Pf = 1.6250
bp = 15.938
Pec = 0.969
Ca =
1.13
Cb =
1.00
Afc/Awc =
1.00
m = 1.089
Pfb = 201.20

kips
in.
in.
in.

kips

Stiffeners not required at tension flange if: Pbf <= Pfb

Pf = maximum of: D1 or S1-(D1+tf)
bp = 2.5*(Pf+tf+Pf) (effective column flange length)
Pec = (g/2)-k1-(db/4)
Ca = 1.13 (for Fyc =36 ksi)
Cb = 1.0 (assumed)
Afc/Awc = 1.0 (assumed)
m = Ca*Cb*(Af/Aw)^(1/3)*(Pec/db)^(1/4)
Pfb = ((tfc^2*(0.75*Fyc)*bp)/6)/(m*Pec/4)
Pbf > Pfb, Fail
Conclusion: Stiffeners are required

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W24x450
W24x408
W24x370
W24x335
W24x306
W24x279
W24x250
W24x229
W24x207
W24x192
W24x176
W24x162
W24x146
W24x131
W24x117
W24x104
W24x103
W24x94
W24x84
W24x76
W24x68
W24x62
W24x55
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W21x275
W21x248
W21x223
Required Area of Stiffener:
W21x201
Ps = 174.46 kips
Ps = Pbf-(Minimum of Pwy,Pwb, or Pfb) (design force)
W21x182
As(req'd) = 4.846 in.^2
Ast = Ps/Fys
W21x166
W21x147
Stiffener Width:
W21x132
bs(min) = 3.071 in.
bs(min) = Bp/3-twc/2
W21x122
bs(use) = 7.000 in.
bs(use) = bfc/2-twc/2 (rounded down to nearest whole inch)
W21x111
W21x101
Stiffener Thickness:
W21x93
ts(min) = 0.625 in.
ts(min) = larger of: tp/2 or bs(use)*SQRT(Fyc)/95
W21x83
ts >= ts(min), O.K. W21x73
Stiffener Length:
W21x68
Ls(min) =
6.29
Ls(min) = dc/2-tfc
W21x62
in.
Ls(use) = 12.58 in.
Ls(use) = dc-2*tfc
W21x57
W21x55
Provided Area of Pair of Stiffeners:
W21x50
As(prov) = 8.750 in.^2
As(prov) = 2*bs(use)*ts
As(prov) >= As(req'd), O.K.
W21x48
W21x44
Check Stiffener Slenderness:
W18x311
b/t =
11.20
b/t = bs(use)/ts
W18x283
b/t(max) = 15.83
b/t(max) = 95/SQRT(Fys)
b/t <= b/t(max), O.K. W18x258
W18x234
Stiffener Welding to Column Flange:
W18x211
Ps = 174.46 kips
Ps = Pbf-(Minimum of Pwy,Pwb, or Pfb) (design force)
W18x192
Lw = 44.40 in.
Lw = (bfc/2-(k1+0.25))*8
W18x175
fw =
2.35
fw = Ps/(1.67*Lw)
W18x158
kips/in.
= 0.158 in. (size)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
W18x143
(min) = 0.3125 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
W18x130
W18x119
Stiffener Welding to Column Web:
W18x106
Ps = 174.46 kips
Ps = Pbf-(Minimum of Pwy,Pwb, or Pfb) (design force)
W18x97
Lw = 43.52 in.
Lw = (dc-2*(k+0.25))*4
W18x86
fw =
2.40
fw
=
Ps/(1.67*Lw)
W18x76
kips/in.
= 0.162 in. (size)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
W18x71
(min) = 0.2500 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
W18x65
(max) = 0.255 in.
(max) =
0.40*Fyc*twc/((SQRT(2)/2)*0.30*70*2)
W18x60
Weld size <= weld max., O.K. W18x55
W18x50
Comments:
W18x46
W18x40
W18x35
W16x100
W16x89
W16x77
W16x67
W16x57
W16x50
W16x45
W16x40
W16x36

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END PLATE MOMENT CONNECTIONS

Job Name:
Job Number:

Using Unstiffened End Plates Field Bolted to Both Column Flanges

and 8-Tension Bolt Analysis Method Per AISC 9th Edition (ASD)
Subject:
Originator:
Checker:

Input Data:
Beam and Column Data:
Left Side Beam Size =
Right Side Beam Size =
Column Size =
Yield Stress of Beams, Fyb =
Yield Stress of Column, Fyc =
Connection Loadings:
Left Beam Lateral Moment, M1L =
Left Beam Gravity Moment, M1G =
Left Beam End Reaction, R1 =
Left Beam Axial Force, P1 =
Right Beam Lateral Moment, M2L =
Right Beam Gravity Moment, M2G =
Right Beam End Reaction, R2 =
Right Beam Axial Force, P2 =
Connection Data and Parameters:
Left Side End Plate Length, Lp1 =
Left Side End Plate Width, Bp1 =
Left Side End Plate Thk., tp1 =
Right Side End Plate Length, Lp2 =
Right Side End Plate Width, Bp2 =
Right Side End Plate Thk., tp2 =
End Plate Yield Stress, Fyp =
ASTM Bolt Desig. (A325 only) =
Bolt Type (N, X, or SC) =
Bolt Hole Type (in End Plate) =
Diameter of Bolts, db1 =
Total Number of Bolts, Nb1 =
Tension Bolts Vertical Spacing, S1 =
Dist. to Nearest Tension Bolts, D1 =
Tension Bolts Vertical Spacing, S2 =
Bolt Gage in Column, g1 =
Edge Distance for End Plate, ED1 =
Diameter of Bolts, db2 =
Total Number of Bolts, Nb2 =
Tension Bolts Vertical Spacing, S3 =
Dist. to Nearest Tension Bolts, D2 =
Tension Bolts Vertical Spacing, S4 =
Bolt Gage in Column, g2 =
Edge Distance for End Plate, ED2 =
Col. Web Doubler Plate Thk., td =
Doubler Plate Yield Stress, Fyd =
Stiffener Plate Thickness, ts =
Stiffener Plate Yield Stress, Fys =

W24x94
W21x101
W14x311
36
36

ksi
ksi

440.00
0.000
30.00
0.00
440.00
0.000
30.00
0.00

ft-k

38.000
10.000
1.2500
35.000
10.000
1.5000
36
A325
N
Standard
1.125
16
4.125
1.625
3.375
5.500
1.750
1.125
16
4.125
1.625
3.375
5.500
1.750
0.625
36
0.7500
36

in.

ft-k
kips
kips
ft-k
ft-k
kips
kips

in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
ksi

in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
in.
ksi
in.
ksi

###
###
###
###
###
###
"Nb1" - "db1" Bolts on "g1"
Gage
###
End Plate
C.L. Column
Stiffener
"tp2"x"Bp2"x"Lp2" ###
(both
sides)
###
###
ED1
ED2
S2
S4
###
D1
D2
S1
S3 ###
###
S2
S4
###
(Left Beam)
(Right Beam)
###
P1
P2
M1
3"
M2 ###
(Min.)
###
R1
R2
S2
S4
A325
A490(not
used)
S1
S3
D1
D2
N
S2
S4
X
ED1
ED2
SC
Standard
End Plate
"Nb2" - "db2" Bolts on "g2"
"tp1"x"Bp1"x"Lp1"
Oversized
Gage
Stiffener
###
(both
sides)
Nomenclature
###
Member Properties:
###
Left Beam:
###
d = 24.300 in.
###
tw = 0.515 in.
###
bf =
9.070 in.
###
tf =
0.875 in.
###
k = 1.3800 in.
###
Right Beam:
###
d = 21.400 in.
###
=
tw = 0.500 in.
(min) =
bf = 12.300 in.
tf =
0.800 in.
Bolt Bearing
k = 1.3000 in.
Fu =
Column:
Rpe =
d = 17.100 in.
Rps =
tw = 1.410 in.
Rp =
bf = 16.200 in.
Shear Stres
tf =
2.260 in.
fv =
k = 2.8600 in.
Fv =
k1 = 1.9375 in.
Right Side Bo
Horizontal F
M2t =

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Bolt Tension
Results:

Ab =
V=
Left Side Bolt Design:
fv =
Horizontal Force at Beam Flange:
Assume 1/2 of beam axial force is also taken at each flange
ft =
M1t = 440.00 ft-k
M1t = M1L+M1G
Fv =
Ff = 225.40 kips
Ff = (M1t*12)/(d-tf)+P1/2
Fv =
Vb =
Bolt Tension and Shear:
Ft =
Ab = *db1^2/4
Ab = 0.9940 in.^2
Ft =
V = 15.00 kips
V = (R1/Nb1)*(8 bolts) (portion of end shear taken by 8 tension bolts) B =
fv =
1.89
fv = (V/(8 bolts))/Ab (shear stress on 8 tension bolts)
B=
ksi
ft = 28.34 ksi
ft = (Ff/(8 bolts))/Ab (8 tension bolts acting at one time)
T(cap) =
Fv = 21.00 ksi
Fv = 21.0 from AISC Table J3.2 (for N bolts in shear)
T(cap) =
Vb = 20.90 kips/bolt
Vb = Fv*Ab
V(cap) =
Ft = 43.82 ksi
Ft = SQRT(44^2-4.39*fv^2) (for N, X bolts in tension)
V(cap) =
B = 43.60 kips/bolt
B = Ft*Ab (for N, X bolts in tension)
T(cap) = 348.80 kips
T(cap) = B*(8 bolts) (for N, X bolts in tension)
T(cap) >= Ff, O.K.
V(cap) = 294.93 kips
V(cap) = Vb*(Nb1-8)+SQRT(((44*Ab*8)^2-Ff^2)/4.39) (for N, X bolts)Lw =
V(cap) >= R1, O.K.fw =
=
Left Side End Plate Design:
(min)
=
Top Flange to End Plate Welding:
Lw = 19.375 in.
Lw = 2*(bf+tf)-tw
fw = 11.634 kips/in.
fw = Ff/Lw
Bp2(max) =
= 0.7834 in. (size)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
Pf =
(min) = 0.3125 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
Pb =
T=
End Plate Required Thickness:
Ma =
Bp1(max) = 10.070 in.
Bp1(max) = bf+1"
tpa =
Pf = 1.625 in.
Pf = maximum of: D1 or S1-(D1+tf)
CF =
Pb = 3.375 in.
Pe = 3*db1
T = 37.57
T = Ff/(6 bolts) (assume only 6 of 8 bolts are fully effective)
Ma = 61.05 in.-kips
Ma = 2*T*(Pf/2) = T*Pf
fw =
=
tpa = 1.165 in.
tpa = SQRT((6*Ma)/(Bp1*(0.75*Fyp)))
(min) =
CF = 1.071
CF = SQRT(SQRT(g1^2+Pf^2)/5) (CF = Correction Factor)
tp1(req'd) = 1.247 in.
tp1(req'd) = tpa*CF
tp1 >= tp1(req'd), O.K.
Fu =
Beam Web to End Plate Welding:
Rpe =
fw = 5.562 kips/in.
fw = maximum of: (0.60*Fyb)*tw/2 or R1/(2*(d/2-tf))
Rps =
= 0.3746 in. (size)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
Rp =
(min) = 0.3125 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
fv =
Bearing on End Plate:
Fv =
Fu = 58.00 ksi
Fu = 58 for Fyp = 36, Fu = 65 for Fyp = 50
Rpe = 126.88 kips
Rpe = 2*(0.5*Fu*(ED1)*tp1) (based on bolt edge distance)
Rps = 1370.25 kips
Rps = 2*(1.2*Fu*tp1*db1*(Nb1/2-1)) (based on bolt spacing)
M1 =
Rp = 1497.13 kips
Rp = Minimum of: Rpe+Rps or 1.2*Fu*tp1*db1*Nb1
M2 =
F =
Rp >= R1, O.K.
Shear Stress (out of plane) on End Plate:
tw(req'd) =
fv =
9.02
fv = Ff/(2*Bp1*tp1)
ksi
Fv = 14.40 ksi
Fv = 0.40*Fyc
Fv >= fv, O.K. td(min) =

Right Side En
Top Flange t

End Plate R

tp2(req'd) =
Beam Web

Bolt Bearing

Shear Stres

Column Web
Column We

Column We

Web Double
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Right Side Bolt Design:

Horizontal Force at Beam Flange:
M2t = 440.00 ft-k
Ff = 256.31 kips
Bolt Tension and Shear:
Ab = 0.9940 in.^2
V = 15.00 kips
fv =
1.89
ksi
ft = 32.23 ksi
Fv = 21.00 ksi
Vb = 20.90 kips/bolt
Ft = 43.82 ksi
B = 43.60 kips/bolt
T(cap) = 348.80 kips
V(cap) = 280.88 kips

M2t = M2L+M2G
Ff = (M2t*12)/(d-tf)+P2/2

Lw =
fw =
=
(min) =
(max) =

Web Double
Ab = *db2^2/4
h/twc =
V = (R2/Nb2)*(8 bolts) (portion of shear force taken by 8 tension
h/twc(max)
bolts) =
fv = (V/(8 bolts))/Ab (shear stress on 8 tension bolts)
h/td =
ft = (Ff/(8 bolts))/Ab (8 tension bolts acting at one time)
h/td(max) =
Fv = 21.0 from AISC Table J3.2 (for N bolts in shear)
Left Side Colu
Vb = Fv*Ab
Fyc(use) =
Ft = SQRT(44^2-4.39*fv^2) (for N, X bolts in tension)
Local Web Y
B = Ft*Ab (for N, X bolts in tension)
Pbf1 =
T(cap) = B*(8 bolts) (for N, X bolts in tension)
T(cap) >= Ff, O.K.
Pwy =
V(cap) = Vb*(Nb2-8)+SQRT(((44*Ab*8)^2-Ff^2)/4.39) (for N, X bolts)
Compressiv
V(cap) >= R2, O.K.
Pbf1 =
Right Side End Plate Design:
Pwb =
Top Flange to End Plate Welding:
Local Flange
Lw = 25.700 in.
Lw = 2*(bf+tf)-tw
Pbf1 =
fw = 9.973 kips/in.
fw = Ff/Lw
Pf =
= 0.6716 in. (size)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
bp =
(min) = 0.3125 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
Pec =
Ca =
End Plate Required Thickness:
Cb =
Bp2(max) = 13.300 in.
Bp2(max) = bf+1"
Afc/Awc =
m =
Pf = 1.700 in.
Pf = maximum of: D2 or S3-(D2+tf)
Pb = 3.375 in.
Pe = 3*db2
Me =
T = 42.72
T = Ff/(6 bolts) (assume only 6 of 8 bolts are fully effective)
tfc(req'd) =
Ma = 72.62 in.-kips
Ma = 2*T*(Pf/2) = T*Pf
Pfb =
tpa = 1.270 in.
tpa = SQRT((6*Ma)/(Bp2*(0.75*Fyp)))
Stiff. Req'd?
CF = 1.073
CF = SQRT(SQRT(g2^2+Pf^2)/5) (CF = Correction Factor)
Right Side Co
tp2(req'd) = 1.363 in.
tp2(req'd) = tpa*CF
tp2 >= tp2(req'd),
Fyc(use)
O.K. =
Local Web Y
Beam Web to End Plate Welding:
Pbf2 =
fw = 5.400 kips/in.
fw = maximum of: (0.60*Fyb)*tw/2 or R2/(2*(d/2-tf))
Pwy =
= 0.3637 in. (size)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
Compressiv
(min) = 0.3125 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
Pbf2 =
Pwb =
Bearing on End Plate:
Local Flange
Fu = 58.00 ksi
Fu = 58 for Fyp = 36, Fu = 65 for Fyp = 50
Pbf2 =
Rpe = 152.25 kips
Rpe = 2*(0.5*Fu*(ED2)*tp2) (based on bolt edge distance)
Pf =
Rps = 1644.30 kips
Rps = 2*(1.2*Fu*tp2*db2*(Nb2/2-1)) (based on bolt spacing)
bp =
Rp = 1796.55 kips
Rp = Minimum of: Rpe+Rps or 1.2*Fu*tp2*db2*Nb2
Pec =
Rp >= R2, O.K.
Ca =
Shear Stress (out of plane) on End Plate:
Cb =
fv =
8.54
fv = Ff/(2*Bp2*tp2)
Afc/Awc =
ksi
m =
Fv = 14.40 ksi
Fv = 0.40*Fyc
Fv >= fv, O.K.
Me =
tfc(req'd) =
Pfb =
Stiff. Req'd?
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Required Ar
Column Web Doubler Plate Requirement:
Ps1 =
Column Web Panel Shear:
Ps2 =
M1 = 440.00 ft-k
M1 = M1L+M1G
Ps(max) =
M2 = 440.00 ft-k
M2 = M2L-M2G
As(req'd) =
F = 488.43 kips
F = (M1*12/(0.95*d))+(M2*12/(0.95*d))
Stiffener Wid
tw(req'd) = F/(0.4*Fyc*dc)
tw(req'd) = 1.984 in.
twc < tw(req'd)
Bp(max) =
Web doubler plate is req'd.
bs(min) =
Column Web Doubler Plate:
bs(use) =
td(min) = 0.574 in.
td(min) = (tw(req'd)-twc)*Fyc/Fyd but not < 1/4" min.
Stiffener Thi
td >= td(min), O.K.
tp(max) =
Web Doubler Plate Welding:
ts(min) =
Vd = F*td/(td+twc) (at each vertical edge)
Vd = 150.01 kips
Stiffener Len
Lw = 21.40 in.
Lw = d (plate height = beam depth)
Ls(min) =
fw =
7.01
fw = Vd/Lw
Ls(use) =
kips/in.
= 0.4721 in. (size)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
Provided Are
(min) = 0.3125 in.
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67 As(prov) =
(max) = 0.6061 in.
(max) =
0.40*Fyd*td/((SQRT(2)/2)*0.30*70)
Check Stiffe
Weld size <= weld max., O.K. b/t =
Web Doubler Plate Plug Welding Requirements:
b/t(max) =
h/twc =
8.92
h/twc = (dc-2*tfc)/twc
Stiffener We
h/twc(max) = 63.33
h/twc(max) = 380/SQRT(Fyc)
h/twc <= h/twc(max), O.K.Ps(max) =
h/td = 20.13
h/td = (dc-2*tfc)/td
Lw =
h/td(max) = 63.33
h/td(max) = 380/SQRT(Fyd)
h/td <= h/td(max), O.K.
fw =
=
Conclusion: Plug welds are not required
(min) =
Left Side Column Stiffener Requirements:
(Assume Fyc = 36 ksi, per AISC Design Guide Series #4)
Stiffener We
Local Web Yielding:
Stiffeners not req'd. at both flanges if: Pbf1 <= Pwy
Ps(max) =
Pbf1 = 375.67 kips
Pbf1 = (5/3)*Ff
Lw =
Pwy = 1042.36 kips
Pwy = Fyc*twc*(tf+6*k+2*tp1)
Pbf1 <= Pwy, O.K. fw =
=
(min) =
Compressive Buckling of Web:
(max) =
Pbf1 = 375.67 kips
Stiffeners not required at compression flange if: Pbf1 <= Pwb
Pwb = 6059.69 kips
Pwb = 4100*twc^3*SQRT(Fyc)/(dc-2*k)
Pbf1 <= Pwb, O.K. W18x97
Local Flange Bending:
Pbf1 = 375.67
Pf = 1.6250
bp = 15.938
Pec = 0.531
Ca =
1.13
Cb =
1.00
Afc/Awc =
1.00
m = 0.937
Pfb = 2944.39

kips
in.
in.
in.

kips

Stiffeners not required at tension flange if: Pbf1 <= Pfb

Pf = maximum of: D1 or S1-(D1+tf)
bp = 2.5*(Pf+tf+Pf) (effective column flange length)
Pec = (g1/2)-k1-(db1/4)
Ca = 1.13 (for Fyc =36 ksi)
Cb = 1.0 (assumed)
Afc/Awc = 1.0 (assumed)
m = Ca*Cb*(Af/Aw)^(1/3)*(Pec/db1)^(1/4)
Pfb = ((tfc^2*(0.75*Fyc)*bp1)/6)/(m*Pec/4)
Pbf1 <= Pfb, O.K.
Conclusion: Stiffeners are not required

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W18x76
W18x71
W18x65
W18x60
W18x55
W18x50
W18x46
W18x40
W18x35
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W16x89
W16x77
W16x67
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Right Side Column Stiffener Requirements:

(Assume Fyc = 36 ksi, per AISC Design Guide Series #4)W16x26
Local Web Yielding:
Stiffeners not req'd. at both flanges if: Pbf2 <= Pwy
W14x808
Pbf2 = 427.18 kips
Pbf2 = (5/3)*Ff
W14x730
Pwy = 1063.93 kips
Pwy = Fyc*twc*(tf+6*k+2*tp2)
Pbf2 <= Pwy, O.K. W14x665
Compressive Buckling of Web:
Pbf2 = 427.18 kips
Pwb = 6059.69 kips
Local Flange Bending:
Pbf2 = 427.18
Pf = 1.7000
bp = 16.013
Pec = 0.531
Ca =
1.13
Cb =
1.00
Afc/Awc =
1.00
m = 0.937
Pfb = 2958.25

kips
in.
in.
in.

kips

Column Web Stiffener Design:

Required Area of Stiffener:
Ps1 =
N.A.
kips
Ps2 =
N.A.
kips
Ps(max) =
N.A.
kips
As(req'd) =
N.A.
in.^2
Stiffener Width:
Bp(max) =
N.A.
bs(min) =
N.A.
bs(use) =
N.A.

in.
in.

Stiffener Thickness:
tp(max) =
N.A.
ts(min) =
N.A.

in.

Stiffener Length:
Ls(min) =
N.A.
Ls(use) =
N.A.

in.

in.

in.

Stiffeners not required at compression flange if: Pbf2 <= Pwb

Pwb = 4100*twc^3*SQRT(Fyc)/(dc-2*k)
Pbf2 <= Pwb, O.K.

Stiffeners not required at tension flange if: Pbf2 <= Pfb

Pf = maximum of: D2 or S3-(D2+tf)
bp = 2.5*(Pf+tf+Pf) (effective column flange length)
Pec = (g2/2)-k1-(db2/4)
Ca = 1.13 (for Fyc =36 ksi)
Cb = 1.0 (assumed)
Afc/Awc = 1.0 (assumed)
m = Ca*Cb*(Af/Aw)^(1/3)*(Pec/db2)^(1/4)
Pfb = ((tfc^2*(0.75*Fyc)*bp2)/6)/(m*Pec/4)
Pbf2 <= Pfb, O.K.
Conclusion: Stiffeners are not required

Ps1 = Pbf1-(Minimum of Pwy,Pwb, or Pfb)

Ps2 = Pbf2-(Minimum of Pwy,Pwb, or Pfb)
Ps(max) = max. of: Ps1 or Ps2
Ast = Ps(max)/Fys

Bp(max) = max. of: Bp1 or Bp2

bs(min) = Bp(max)/3-twc/2
bs(use) = bfc/2-twc/2 (rounded down to nearest whole inch)

tp(max) = max. of: tp1 or tp2

ts(min) = larger of: tp(max)/2 or bs(use)*SQRT(Fyc)/95

Ls(min) = dc/2-tfc
Ls(use) = dc-2*tfc

Provided Area of Pair of Stiffeners:

As(prov) =
N.A.
in.^2

As(prov) = 2*bs(use)*ts

Check Stiffener Slenderness:

b/t =
N.A.
b/t(max) =
N.A.

b/t = bs(use)/ts
b/t(max) = 95/SQRT(Fys)

W14x605
W14x550
W14x500
W14x455
W14x426
W14x398
W14x370
W14x342
W14x311
W14x283
W14x257
W14x233
W14x211
W14x193
W14x176
W14x159
W14x145
W14x132
W14x120
W14x109
W14x99
W14x90
W14x82
W14x74
W14x68
W14x61
W14x53
W14x48
W14x43
W14x38
W14x34
W14x30
W14x26
W14x22
W12x336
W12x305
W12x279
W12x252
W12x230
W12x210
W12x190
W12x170
W12x152
W12x136
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Column Web Stiffener Design (continued):

Stiffener Welding to Column Flange:
Ps(max) =
N.A.
Ps(max) = max. of: Ps1 or Ps2
kips
Lw =
N.A.
Lw = (bfc/2-(k1+0.25))*4
in.
fw =
N.A.
fw = Ps(max)/(1.67*Lw)
kips/in.
=
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
N.A.
in. (size)
(min) =
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
N.A.
in.
Stiffener Welding to Column Web:
Ps(max) =
N.A.
kips
Lw =
N.A.
in.
fw =
N.A.
kips/in.
=
N.A.
in. (size)
(min) =
N.A.
in.
(max) =
N.A.
in.

Ps(max) = max. of: Ps1 or Ps2

Lw = (dc-2*(k+0.25))*4
fw = Ps(max)/(1.67*Lw)
= fw/((SQRT(2)/2)*(0.30*70))
(min) = Min. fillet weld size from AISC Table J2.4, page 5-67
(max) =
0.40*Fys*ts/((SQRT(2)/2)*0.30*70*2)

Comments:

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W8x40
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