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Miscellaneous Connections
This section contains design examples on connections in the AISC Steel Construction Manual that are not covered
in other sections of the AISC Design Examples.

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EXAMPLE II.D-1 PRYING ACTION IN TEES AND IN SINGLE ANGLES

Given:

Design an ASTM A992 WT hanger connection between an ASTM A36 2L33c tension member and an ASTM
A992 W2494 beam to support the following loads:

PD = 13.5 kips
PL = 40 kips

Use w-in.-diameter ASTM A325-N or F1852-N bolts and 70-ksi electrodes.

Solution:

From AISC Manual Table 2-4, the material properties are as follows:

Hanger
WT
ASTM A992
Fy = 50 ksi
Fu = 65 ksi

Beam
W2494
ASTM A992
Fy = 50 ksi
Fu = 65 ksi

Angles
2L33c
ASTM A36
Fy = 36 ksi
Fu = 58 ksi

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From AISC Manual Tables 1-1, 1-7 and 1-15, the geometric properties are as follows:

Beam
W2494
d = 24.3 in.
tw = 0.515 in.
bf = 9.07 in.
tf = 0.875 in.

Angles
2L33c
A = 3.56 in.2
x = 0.860 in. for single angle

From Chapter 2 of ASCE/SEI 7, the required strength is:

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Pu 1.2(13.5 kips) 1.6(40 kips) Pa 13.5 kips 40 kips
= 80.2 kips = 53.5 kips

Tensile Yielding of Angles

Pn Fy Ag (Spec. Eq. D2-1)

36 ksi 3.56 in. 2

= 128 kips

LRFD ASD
0.90 1.67
Pn 0.90(128 kips) Pn 128 kips

115 kips 80.2 kips o.k. 1.67
76.6 kips 53.5 kips o.k.

From AISC Specification Table J2.4, the minimum size of fillet weld based on a material thickness of c in. is
x in.

From AISC Specification Section J2.2b, the maximum size of fillet weld is:

wmax thickness z in.

c in. z in.
4 in.

Try 4-in. fillet welds.

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From AISC Manual Part 8, Equations 8-2:

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Pu Pa
lmin lmin
1.392 D 0.928D
80.2 kips 53.5 kips
= =
1.392(4 sixteenths) 0.928(4 sixteenths)
= 14.4 in. = 14.4 in.

Use four 4-in. welds (16 in. total), one at the toe and heel of each angle.

Tensile Rupture Strength of Angles

x
U 1 from AISC Specification Table D3.1 case 2
L
0.860 in.
1
4.00 in.
= 0.785

Ae AnU (Spec. Eq. D3-1)

= 3.56 in. 0.785
2

= 2.79 in.2

Pn Fu Ae (Spec. Eq. D2-2)

= 58 ksi 2.79 in.2
= 162 kips

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t 2.00
t 0.75
Pn 162 kips
t Pn 0.75 162 kips
t 2.00
122 kips 80.2 kips o.k.
81.0 kips 53.5 kips o.k.

Preliminary WT Selection Using Beam Gage

g = 4 in.

Try four w-in.-diameter ASTM A325-N bolts.

From AISC Manual Table 7-2:

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P P
T rut u T rat a
n n
80.2 kips 53.5 kips

4 4
20.1 kips/bolt 13.4 kips/bolt

B rn 29.8 kips 20.1 kips o.k. B rn / 19.9 kips 13.4 kips o.k.

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Determine tributary length per pair of bolts, p, using AISC Manual Figure 9-4 and assuming a 2-in. web
thickness.

4.00 in. 2 in. 8.00 in. 42 in.

p=
2 2
= 3.50 in. 42 in.

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2 bolts(20.1 kips/bolt) 2 bolts(13.4 kips/bolt)
11.5 kips/in. 7.66 kips/in.
3.50 in. 3.50 in.

From AISC Manual Table 15-2b, with an assumed b = (4.00 in. 2 in.)/2 = 1.75 in., the flange thickness, t = tf,
of the WT hanger should be approximately s in.

The minimum depth WT that can be used is equal to the sum of the weld length plus the weld size plus the k-
dimension for the selected section. From AISC Manual Table 1-8 with an assumed b = 1.75 in., t f s in., and
d min 4 in. 4 in. k 6 in., appropriate selections include:

WT625
WT726.5
WT825
WT927.5

Try a WT625.

From AISC Manual Table 1-8, the geometric properties are as follows:

bf = 8.08 in.
tf = 0.640 in.
tw = 0.370 in.

Prying Action Using AISC Manual Part 9

The beam flange is thicker than the WT flange; therefore, prying in the tee flange will control over prying in the
beam flange.

g tw
b
2
4.00 in. 0.370 in.

2
1.82 in. 14-in. entering and tightening clearance, and the fillet toe is cleared

bf g
a
2
8.08 in. 4.00 in.
=
2
= 2.04 in.

db
b b (Manual Eq. 9-21)
2

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w in.
= 1.82 in.
2
= 1.45 in.

db db
a a 1.25b (Manual Eq. 9-27)
2 2
w in. w in.
2.04 in. 1.25(1.82 in.)+
2 2
2.42 in. 2.65 in.

b
(Manual Eq. 9-26)
a
1.45 in.
=
2.42 in.
= 0.599

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1B 1B
1 (Manual Eq. 9-25) 1 (Manual Eq. 9-25)
T T
1 29.8 kips/bolt 1 19.9 kips/bolt
= 1 = 1
0.599 20.1 kips/bolt 0.599 13.4 kips/bolt
= 0.806 = 0.810

d
1 (Manual Eq. 9-24)
p
w in. z in.
=1
3.50 in.
= 0.768

Since 1.0,

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1 1
1.0 1.0
1 1
1 0.806 1 0.810

0.768 1 0.806 0.768 1 0.810
5.41, therefore, 1.0 5.55, therefore, 1.0
0.90 1.67
4Tb 4Tb
tmin (Manual Eq. 9-23a) tmin (Manual Eq. 9-23b)
pFu (1 ) pFu (1 )
4 20.1 kips/bolt 1.45 in. 1.67 4 13.4 kips/bolt 1.45 in.

0.90 3.50 in. 65 ksi 1 0.768 1.0 3.50 in. 65 ksi 1 0.768 1.0
0.567 in. t f 0.640 in. o.k. 0.568 in. t f 0.640 in. o.k.

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Tensile Yielding of the WT Stem on the Whitmore Section Using AISC Manual Part 9

The effective width of the WT stem (which cannot exceed the actual width of 8 in.) is:

lw 3.00 in. 2(4.00 in.)(tan 30 ) 8.00 in.

= 7.62 in.

The nominal strength is determined as:

Rn Fy Ag (Spec. Eq. J4-1)

= 50 ksi(7.62 in.)(0.370 in.)
= 141 kips

LRFD ASD
0.90 1.67
Rn 141 kips
Rn 0.90(141 kips)
1.67
127 kips 80.2 kips o.k.
84.4 kips 53.5 kips o.k.

Shear Rupture of the WT Stem Base Metal

6.19D
tmin = (Manual Eq. 9-3)
Fu
4 sixteenths
6.19
65 ksi
0.381 in. > 0.370 in. shear rupture strength of WT stem controls over weld rupture strength

Block Shear Rupture of the WT Stem

Agv 2 shear planes 4.00 in. 0.370 in.

= 2.96 in.2

Tension stress is uniform, therefore Ubs = 1.0.

Ant Agt 3.00 in. 0.370 in.

= 1.11 in.2

Rn = 0.60FuAnv+UbsFuAnt 0.60FyAgv+UbsFuAnt (Spec. Eq. J4-5)

Because the angles are welded to the WT-hanger, shear yielding on the gross area will control (that is, the portion
of the block shear rupture equation that addresses shear rupture on the net area does not control).

Rn 0.60 Fy Agv U bs Fu Ant

= 0.60 50 ksi 2.96 in.2 1.0 65 ksi 1.11 in.2
= 161 kips

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LRFD ASD
0.75 2.00
Rn 161 kips
Rn = 0.75(161 kips)
2.00
= 121 kips > 80.2 kips o.k.
80.5 kips 53.5 kips o.k.

Note: As an alternative to the preceding calculations, the designer can use a simplified procedure to select a WT
hanger with a flange thick enough to reduce the effect of prying action to an insignificant amount, i.e.,
q 0. Assuming b ' 1.45 in.

From AISC Manual Part 9:

LRFD ASD
0.90 1.67

4Tb 4Tb
tmin (Manual Eq. 9-20a) tmin (Manual Eq. 9-20b)
pFu pFu
4(20.1 kips/bolt)(1.45 in.) 1.67 4 (13.4 kips/bolt)(1.45 in.)
= =
0.90(3.50 in./bolt)(65 ksi) (3.50 in./bolt)(65 ksi)
= 0.755 in. = 0.755 in.

A WT625, with tf = 0.640 in. < 0.755 in., does not have a sufficient flange thickness to reduce the effect of
prying action to an insignificant amount. In this case, the simplified approach requires a WT section with a thicker
flange.

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EXAMPLE II.D-2 BEAM BEARING PLATE

Given:

An ASTM A992 W1850 beam with a dead load end reaction of 15 kips and a live load end reaction of 45 kips is
supported by a 10-in.-thick concrete wall. Assuming the concrete has f c = 3 ksi, and the bearing plate is ASTM
A36 material determine the following:

a. If a bearing plate is required if the beam is supported by the full wall thickness
b. The bearing plate required if lb = 10 in. (the full wall thickness)
c. The bearing plate required if lb = 62 in. and the bearing plate is centered on the thickness of the wall

Solution:

From AISC Manual Tables 2-4 and 2-5, the material properties are as follows:

Beam
W1850
ASTM A992
Fy = 50 ksi
Fu = 65 ksi

Bearing Plate (if required)

ASTM A36
Fy = 36 ksi
Fu = 58 ksi

Concrete Wall
f c = 3 ksi

From AISC Manual Table 1-1, the geometric properties are as follows:

Beam
W1850
d = 18.0 in.
tw = 0.355 in.
bf = 7.50 in.
tf = 0.570 in.
kdes = 0.972 in.
k1 = m in.

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Concrete Wall
h = 10.0 in.

Solution a:

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Calculate required strength. Calculate required strength.

Ru = 1.2(15 kips) + 1.6(45 kips) Ra = 15 kips + 45 kips

= 90.0 kips = 60.0 kips

Check web local yielding using AISC Manual Table Check web local yielding using AISC Manual Table
9-4 and Manual Equation 9-45a. 9-4 and Manual Equation 9-45b.

Ru R1 Ra R1 /
lb req = kdes lb req = kdes
R2 R2 /
90.0 kips 43.1 kips 60.0 kips 28.8 kips
= 0.972 in. = 0.972 in.
17.8 kips/in. 11.8 kips/in.
= 2.63 in. < 10.0 in. o.k. = 2.64 in. < 10.0 in. o.k.

Check web local crippling using AISC Manual Table Check web local crippling using AISC Manual Table
9-4. 9-4.

lb 10.0 in. lb 10.0 in.

= =
d 18.0 in. d 18.0 in.
= 0.556 = 0.556

lb lb
Since > 0.2, use Manual Equation 9-48a. Since > 0.2, use Manual Equation 9-48b.
d d

Ru R5 Ra R5 /
lb req = lb req =
R6 R6 /
90.0 kips 52.0 kips 60.0 kips 34.7 kips
= =
6.30 kips/in. 4.20 kips/in.
= 6.03 in. < 10.0 in. o.k. = 6.02 in. < 10.0 in. o.k.

lb lb
Verify > 0.2, Verify > 0.2,
d d

lb 6.03 in. lb 6.02 in.

d 18.0 in. d 18.0 in.
= 0.335 > 0.2 o.k. = 0.334 > 0.2 o.k.

Check the bearing strength of concrete. Check the bearing strength of concrete.

Note that AISC Specification Equation J8-1 is used Note that AISC Specification Equation J8-1 is used
because A2 is not larger than A1 in this case. because A2 is not larger than A1 in this case.

Pp 0.85fc A1 (Spec. Eq. J8-1) Pp 0.85fc A1 (Spec. Eq. J8-1)

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LRFD ASD
c 0.65 c 2.31

Pp 0.85 f c'A1

cPp c0.85fcA1 c c
= 0.65(0.85)(3 ksi)(7.50 in.)(10.0 in.)
0.85 3 ksi 7.50 in.10.0 in.
= 124 kips > 90.0 kips o.k. =
2.31
= 82.8 kips > 60.0 kips o.k.

Beam Flange Thickness Check Using AISC Manual Part 14

LRFD ASD
Determine the cantilever length from Manual Equation Determine the cantilever length from Manual Equation
14-1. 14-1.

bf bf
n= kdes n= kdes
2 2
7.50 in. 7.50 in.
0.972 in. 0.972 in.
2 2
2.78 in. 2.78 in.

Determine bearing pressure. Determine bearing pressure.

Ru Ra
fp = fp =
A1 A1

Determine the minimum beam flange thickness
required if no bearing plate is provided. The beam
flanges along the length, n, are assumed to be fixed end
cantilevers with a minimum thickness determined
using the limit state of flexural yielding.
Determine the minimum beam flange thickness
required if no bearing plate is provided. The beam
flanges along the length, n, are assumed to be fixed end
cantilevers with a minimum thickness determined using
the limit state of flexural yielding.

f p n 2 Ru n 2 f p n 2 Ra n 2
Mu Ma
2 2 A1 2 2 A1

Z 4t 2 Z 4t 2
t2 Fy Z Fy t 2
M u Fy Z Fy Ma
4 4

4M u 2 Ru n 2 4M a 2 Ra n 2
tmin = tmin =
Fy A 1 Fy Fy A1 Fy

= 0.90 =

2 Ru n 2 2 Ra n 2
tmin = tmin =
A 1 Fy A1 Fy

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LRFD ASD
2(90.0 kips)(2.78 in.)2 1.67 2 (60.0 kips)(2.78 in.) 2
= =
0.90(7.50 in.)(10.0 in.)(50 ksi) (7.50 in.)(10.0 in.)(50 ksi)
= 0.642 in. > 0.570 in. n.g. = 0.643 in. > 0.570 in. n.g.

A bearing plate is required. See note following. A bearing plate is required. See note following.

Note: The designer may assume a bearing width narrower than the beam flange in order to justify a thinner flange.
In this case, if 5.44 in. bearing width 6.56 in., a 0.570 in. flange thickness is ok and the concrete has adequate
bearing strength.

Solution b:

lb = 10 in.

From Solution a, web local yielding and web local crippling are o.k.

LRFD ASD
Calculate the required bearing-plate width using AISC Calculate the required bearing-plate width using AISC
Specification Equation J8-1. Specification Equation J8-1.

c 0.65 c 2.31

Ru Ra c
A1 req = A1 req =
c 0.85 f c 0.85 f c
90.0 kips 60.0 kips(2.31)
= =
0.65(0.85)(3 ksi) (0.85)(3 ksi)
= 54.3 in.2 = 54.4 in.2

A1 req A 1 req
B req = B req =
N N
54.3 in.2 54.4 in.2
= =
10.0 in. 10.0 in.
= 5.43 in. = 5.44 in.

Use B = 8 in. (selected as the least whole-inch Use B = 8 in. (selected as the least whole-inch
dimension that exceeds bf). dimension that exceeds bf).

Calculate the required bearing-plate thickness using Calculate the required bearing-plate thickness using
AISC Manual Part 14. AISC Manual Part 14.

B B
n= kdes (Manual Eq. 14-1) n= kdes (Manual Eq. 14-1)
2 2
8.00 in. 8.00 in.
= 0.972 in. = 0.972 in.
2 2
= 3.03 in. = 3.03 in.

2 Ru n 2 2 Ra n 2
tmin = tmin =
A1 Fy A1 Fy

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2(90.0 kips)(3.03 in.) 2 1.67 2 (60.0 kips)(3.03 in.) 2

= =
0.90(10.0 in.)(8.00 in.)(36 ksi) (10.0 in.)(8.00 in.)(36 ksi)
= 0.798 in. = 0.799 in.

Use PL d in.10 in.0 ft 8 in. Use PL d in.10 in.0 ft 8 in.

Note: The calculations for tmin are conservative. Taking the strength of the beam flange into consideration results
in a thinner required bearing plate or no bearing plate at all.

Solution c:

lb = N = 6.50 in.

From Solution a, web local yielding and web local crippling are o.k.

Try B = 8 in.

A1 = BN
= 8.00 in.(6.50 in.)
= 52.0 in.2

To determine the dimensions of the area A2, the load is spread into the concrete until an edge or the maximum
condition A 2 / A1 2 is met. There is also a requirement that the area, A2, be geometrically similar to A1 or, in
other words, have the same aspect ratio as A1.

N1 = 6.50 in. + 2(1.75 in.)

= 10.0 in.

B 8.00in.

N 6.50 in.
= 1.23

B1 = 1.23(10.0 in.)
= 12.3 in.

A2 = B1N1
= 12.3 in. (10.0 in.)
= 123 in.2

A2 123 in.2
Check
A1 52.0 in.2
= 1.54 2 o.k.

Pp 0.85 f c A1 A2 A1 1.7 f c A1 (Spec. Eq. J8-2)

0.85 3 ksi 52.0 in.2 1.54 1.7 3 ksi 52.0 in.2
= 204 kips 265 kips

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LRFD ASD
c 0.65 c 2.31
Pp 204 kips
c Pp 0.65(204 kips)
2.31
= 133 kips = 88.3 kips

133 kips > 90.0 kips o.k. 88.3 kips > 60.0 kips o.k.

Calculate the required bearing-plate thickness using Calculate the required bearing-plate thickness using
AISC Manual Part 14. AISC Manual Part 14.

B B B
n= k (Manual Eq. 14-1) n= k k (Manual Eq. 14-1)
2 2 2
8.00 in.
= 0.972 in.
2 8.00 in.
= 0.972 in.
= 3.03 in. 2
= 3.03 in.
2 Ru n 2
tmin =
A1 Fy 2 Ra n 2
tmin =
A1 Fy
2(90.0 kips)(3.03 in.)2
=
0.90 6.50 in. 8.00 in. (36 ksi) 1.67 2 (60.0 kips)(3.03 in.) 2
=
= 0.990 in. 6.50 in.8.00 in. (36 ksi)
= 0.991 in.

Use PL 1 in.62 in.0 ft 8 in. Use PL 1 in.62 in.0 ft 8 in.

Note: The calculations for tmin are conservative. Taking the strength of the beam flange into consideration results
in a thinner required bearing plate or no bearing plate at all.

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EXAMPLE II.D-3 SLIP-CRITICAL CONNECTION WITH OVERSIZED HOLES

Given:

Design the connection of an ASTM A36 2L33c tension member to an ASTM A36 plate welded to an ASTM
A992 beam as shown in Figure II.D-3-1 for a dead load of 15 kips and a live load of 45 kips. The angles have
standard holes and the plate has oversized holes per AISC Specification Table J3.3. Use w-in.-diameter ASTM
A325-SC bolts with Class A surfaces.

PD = 15 kips
PL = 45 kips

Fig. II.D-3-1. Connection Configuration for Example II.D-3.

Solution:

From AISC Manual Tables 2-4 and 2-5, the material properties are as follows:

Beam
W1626
ASTM A992
Fy = 50 ksi
Fu = 65 ksi

Hanger
2L33c
ASTM A36
Fy = 36 ksi
Fu = 58 ksi

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Plate
ASTM A36
Fy = 36 ksi
Fu = 58 ksi

From AISC Manual Tables 1-1, 1-7 and 1-15, the geometric properties are as follows:

Beam
W1626
tf = 0.345 in.
tw = 0.250 in.
kdes = 0.747 in.

Hanger
2L33c
A = 3.56 in.2
x 0.860 in. for single angle

Plate
tp = 0.500 in.

LRFD ASD
Calculate required strength. Calculate required strength.

Ru = (1.2)(15 kips) + (1.6)(45 kips) Ra = 15 kips + 45 kips

= 90.0 kips = 60.0 kips

Check the available slip resistance of the bolts using Check the available slip resistance of the bolts using
AISC Manual Table 7-3. AISC Manual Table 7-3.

For w-in.-diameter ASTM A325-SC bolts with Class For w-in.-diameter ASTM A325-SC bolts with Class A
A faying surfaces in oversized holes and double shear: faying surfaces in oversized holes and double shear:

rn = 16.1 kips/bolt rn
= 10.8 kips/bolt

Ru 90.0 kips Ra 60.0 kips

n n
rn 16.1 kips/bolt rn / 10.8 kips/bolt
5.59 6 bolts 5.56 6 bolts
Slip-critical connections must also be designed for the Slip-critical connections must also be designed for the
limit states of bearing-type connections. Check bolt limit states of bearing-type connections. Check bolt
shear strength using AISC Manual Table 7-1. shear strength using AISC Manual Table 7-1.
rn Fv Ab
rn Fv Ab = 35.8 kips/bolt = 23.9 kips/bolt

Rn rn
Rn rn n n

= (35.8 kips/bolt)(6 bolts)
= (23.9 kips/bolt)(6 bolts)
= 215 kips > 90.0 kips o.k.
= 143 kips > 60.0 kips o.k.

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Tensile Yielding Strength of the Angles

Pn Fy Ag (Spec. Eq. D2-1)

= 36 ksi 3.56 in.2
= 128 kips

LRFD ASD
t 0.90 t 1.67
t Pn 0.90 128 kips Pn 128 kips

115 kips > 90.0 kips o.k. 1.67
76.6 kips > 60.0 kips o.k.

Tensile Rupture Strength of the Angles

x
U 1 from AISC Specification Table D3.1 Case 2
l
0.860 in.
1
15.0 in.
= 0.943

Ae AnU (Spec. Eq. D3-1)

= 3.56 in. 2(c in.)(m in. z in.) 0.943
2

= 2.84 in.2

Pn Fu Ae (Spec. Eq. D2-2)

2
= 58 ksi(2.84 in. )
= 165 kips

LRFD ASD
t 0.75 t 2.00
t Pn 0.75(165 kips) Pn 165 kips

= 124 kips > 90.0 kips o.k. t 2.00
= 82.5 kips > 60.0 kips o.k.

Block Shear Rupture Strength of the Angles

Use a single vertical row of bolts.

U bs 1, n 6, Lev 12 in., and Leh 14 in.

Rn 0.60 Fu Anv U bs Fu Ant 0.60 Fy Agv U bs Fu Ant (Spec. Eq. J4-5)

Shear Yielding Component

Agv 5 3.00 in. +1.50 in. c in.

= 5.16 in.2 per angle

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0.60 Fy Agv 0.60 36 ksi 5.16 in.2
= 111 kips per angle

Shear Rupture Component

Anv 5.16 in.2 5.5 m in. z in. c in.

= 3.66 in.2 per angle

0.60 Fu Anv 0.60 58 ksi 3.66 in.2
= 127 kips per angle

Shear yielding controls over shear rupture.

Tension Rupture Component

Ant 1.25 in. 0.5 m in. z in. c in.

= 0.254 in.2 per angle

U bs Fu Ant 1.0 58 ksi 0.254 in.2
= 14.7 kips per angle

LRFD ASD
0.75 2.00
Rn 0.75 2 111 kips + 14.7 kips Rn 2 111kips + 14.7 kips

189 kips > 90.0 kips o.k. 2.00
126 kips > 60.0 kips o.k.

Bearing / Tear Out Strength of the Angles

Holes are standard m-in. diameter.

Check strength for edge bolt.

w in. z in.
lc 1.50 in.
2
= 1.09 in.

rn 1.2lc tFu 2.4dtFu (Spec. Eq. J3-6a)

1.2(1.09 in.)(c in.)(2)(58 ksi) 2.4(w in.)(c in.)(2)(58 ksi)
= 47.4 kips 65.3 kips

Check strength for interior bolts.

lc 3.00 in. w in. z in.

= 2.19 in.

rn 1.2lc tFu 2.4dtFu (Spec. Eq. J3-6a)

1.2(2.19 in.)(c in.)(2)(58 ksi) 2.4(w in.)(c in.)(2)(58 ksi)

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= 95.3 kips 65.3 kips

Total strength for all bolts.

rn = 1(47.4 kips) + 5(65.3 kips)

= 374 kips

LRFD ASD
0.75 2.00
rn 0.75(374 kips) rn 374 kips

= 281 kips > 90.0 kips o.k. 2.00
= 187 kips > 60.0 kips o.k.

Tensile Yielding Strength of the 2-in. Plate

By inspection, the Whitmore section includes the entire width of the 2-in. plate.

Rn Fy Ag (Spec. Eq. J4-1)

= 36 ksi(2 in.)(6.00 in.)
= 108 kips

LRFD ASD
t 0.90 t 1.67
Rn 0.90(108 kips) Rn 108 kips

97.2 kips 90.0 kips o.k. t 1.67
64.7 kips > 60.0 kips o.k.

Tensile Rupture Strength of the 2-in. Plate

Holes are oversized ,-in. diameter.

Calculate the effective net area.

Ae An 0.85 Ag from AISC Specification Section J4.1

0.85 3.00 in.2
2
2.55 in.

An 3.00 in.2 (2 in.)(, in. + z in.)

2.50in.2 2.55in.2

Ae AnU (Spec. Eq. D3-1)

= 2.50in. 1.0
2

= 2.50 in.2

Rn Fu Ae (Spec. Eq. J4-2)

2
= 58 ksi(2.50 in. )
= 145 kips

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LRFD ASD
0.75 2.00
Rn 0.75(145 kips) Rn 145 kips

109 kips > 90.0 kips o.k. 2.00
72.5 kips > 60.0 kips o.k.

Block Shear Rupture Strength of the 2-in. Plate

Use a single vertical row of bolts.

U bs 1.0, n 6, Lev 12 in., and Leh 3 in.

Rn 0.60 Fu Anv U bs Fu Ant 0.60 Fy Agv U bs Fu Ant (Spec. Eq. J4-5)

Shear Yielding Component

Agv 5 3.00 in. 1.50 in. 2 in.

= 8.25 in.2

0.60 Fy Agv 0.60 36 ksi 8.25 in.2
= 178 kips

Shear Rupture Component

Anv 8.25 in.2 5.5 , in. z in.2 in.

= 5.50 in.2

0.60 Fu Anv 0.60 58 ksi 5.50 in.2
= 191 kips

Shear yielding controls over shear rupture.

Tension Rupture Component

Ant 3.00 in. 0.5 , in. z in. 2 in.

= 1.25 in.2

U bs Fu Ant 1.0 58 ksi 1.25 in.2
= 72.5 kips

LRFD ASD
0.75 2.00
Rn 0.75 178 kips + 72.5 kips Rn 178 kips + 72.5 kips

188 kips > 90.0 kips o.k. 2.00
125 kips > 60.0 kips o.k.

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Bearing/Tear Out Strength of the 2-in. Plate

Holes are oversized ,-in. diameter.

Check strength for edge bolt.

, in.
lc 1.50 in.
2
= 1.03 in.

rn 1.2lc tFu 2.4dtFu (Spec. Eq. J3-6a)

1.2(1.03 in.)(2 in.)(58 ksi) 2.4(w)(2 in.)(58 ksi)
35.8 kips 52.2 kips

Check strength for interior bolts.

lc 3.00 in. , in.

= 2.06 in.

rn 1.2lc tFu 2.4dtFu (Spec. Eq. J3-6a)

1.2(2.06 in.)(2 in.)(58 ksi) 2.4(w in.)(2 in.)(58 ksi)
71.7 kips 52.2 kips

Total strength for all bolts.

rn = 1(35.8 kips) + 5(52.2 kips)

= 297 kips

LRFD ASD
0.75 2.00
rn 0.75(297 kips) rn 297 kips

= 223 kips > 90.0 kips o.k. 2.00
= 149 kips > 60.0 kips o.k.

Fillet Weld Required for the 2-in. Plate to the W-Shape Beam

Because the angle of the force relative to the axis of the weld is 90, the strength of the weld can be increased by
the following factor from AISC Specification Section J2.4.

(1.0 0.50sin1.5 ) (1.0 0.50sin1.5 90)

= 1.50

From AISC Manual Equations 8-2,

LRFD ASD
Ru Pa
Dreq Dreq
1.50(1.392l ) 1.50(0.928l )
90.0 kips 60.0 kips

1.50(1.392)(2)(6.00 in.) 1.50(0.928)(2)(6.00 in.)
3.59 sixteenths 3.59 sixteenths

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From AISC Manual Table J2.4, the minimum fillet weld size is x in.

Use a 4-in. fillet weld on both sides of the plate.

Beam Flange Base Metal Check

3.09 D
tmin (Manual Eq. 9-2)
Fu
3.09(3.59 sixteenths)

65 ksi
0.171 in. 0.345 in. o.k.

Concentrated Forces Check for W16x26 Beam

Check web local yielding. (Assume the connection is at a distance from the member end greater than the depth of
the member, d.)

Rn Fywtw (5kdes lb ) (Spec. Eq. J10-2)

= 50 ksi 4 in. 5 0.747 in. + 6.00 in.
= 122 kips

LRFD ASD
1.00 1.50
Rn 1.00(122 kips) Rn 122 kips

= 122 kips > 90.0 kips o.k. 1.50
= 81.3 kips > 60.0 kips o.k.

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