PROJECT : PAGE :

CLIENT : DESIGN BY :
JOB NO. : DATE : REVIEW BY :
Fixed 8-Bolted Joint, with Beam Sitting on Top of Column, Based on AISC 358-10 8ES & FEMA-350

DESIGN CRITERIA
THE FIXED MOMENT CONNECTION HAS BEEN CHECKED BY PREQUALIFIED
CONNECTION 8ES FOR CAPACITY AND DEFORMATION. BECAUSE THIS IS
NON-SEISMIC CONNECTION , THE BEAM & COLUMN SECTION LIMITS AND
BEAM-COLUMN RATIO REQUIREMENT HAVE BEEN RELEASED. THE BENDING
MOMENT AT THE BEAM BOTTOM FACE IS FROM ACTUAL COLUMN END
FORCE, NOT FROM THE COLUMN SECTION CAPACITY.

INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY

BENDING MOMENT AT THE JOINT FACE Mf = 1086.75 ft-kips, SD level

STRUCTURAL STEEL YIELD STRESS Fy = 50 ksi

THE FACTOR AXIAL LOAD ON THE COLUMN Pu = 800 kips

THE FACTOR SHEAR LOAD AT THE JOINT FACE Vu = 76.5 kips

BEAM LENGTH BETWEEN COL. CENTERS L = 38.73 ft
AVERAGE STORY HEIGHT OF ABOVE & BELOW h= 15 ft
BOLTS f= 1 7/ 8 in
GRADES (A325 or A490) A490
PLATE & SHIM tp = 1 1/ 2 in
NUMBER COLUMN Nc = 1 (Bottom Only)
NUMBER BEAM Nb = 1 (One Side Only)

COLUMN SECTION => W18X158

A d tw bf tf Sx Ix rx ry Zx k
46.3 19.7 0.81 11.30 1.44 310 3060 8.13 2.74 356 1.84
BEAM SECTION = > W24X162
A d tw bf tf Sx Ix rx ry Zx k
47.7 25.0 0.71 13.00 1.22 414 5170 10.41 3.05 468 1.72

THE DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.

(Continuity column stiffeners 1-1/2 x 12 with 7/16" fillet weld to web & CP to flanges. A doubler plate is not required. 4 rows @ equal o.c. between flanges. )

ANALYSIS
g =Max( bbf - f , tw + 3 f ) = 6.00 in c = 2 Pf + tbf = 5.44 in Pb = 3 f = 5.63 in,
Pf = 1.5 f = 2.00 in (AISC 358 Tab 6.1) bp = g + 3 f = 11.63 in Pc = 3.36 in,
Sh = dc / 2 + tp + 1" + (2Pf + Pb - 1") tan-1 30o = 29.94 in < bcf [Satisfactory] de = 4.18 in

CHECK BEAM LOCAL BUCKLING LIMITATIONS (AISC 341-10 Tab. D1.1)

bf / (2tf ) = 5.33 < 0.3 (Es / Fy)0.5 = 7.22 [Satisfactory]
Where Es = 29000 ksi
h / tw = 30.58 < 2.45 (Es / Fy)0.5 =
59.00 [Satisfactory]
CHECK COLUMN LOCAL BUCKING LIMITATIONS (AISC 341-10 Tab. D1.1)
bf / (2tf ) = 3.92 < 0.3 (Es / Fy)0.5 = 7.22 [Satisfactory]
3.76(Es/Fy)0.5(1-2.75Pu/fbPy) = N/A , for Pu/fbPy 0.125
h / tw = 19.78 <
1.12(Es/Fy)0.5(2.33-Pu/fbPy) = 52.49 , for Pu/fbPy > 0.125
[Satisfactory] Where b f = 0.9 , Py
= Fy
A = 2315 kips

CHECK BEAM - COLUMN RATIO REQUIREMENT (AISC 341-10 Sec. E3.4a)

SMpc* / (SMpb* ) = 0.50 < 1.00 [Non-seismic, Not Apply]
Where SMpc* = Nc Zc (Fyc - Pu / Ag ) = 971 ft-kips
SMpb* = Nb Zb Fyb = 1950 ft-kips

CHECK BENDING MOMENT AT THE JOINT FACE (FEMA Sec. 3.6.1.1.2 & AISC 360-10 J3)
Mf , input value for non-seismic = 1087 ft-kips
< 3.4 Tub (d0 + di ) = 1457 ft-kips [Satisfactory]
< f 8 Tb dc = 1458 ft-kips [Satisfactory]
Where d0 = dc + Pf - 0.5 tcf = 20.98 in Tb = 148 kips, (AISC 360-10, Tab. J3.1)
di = d0 - c - Pb = 9.92 in Abt = 1.47 in2 / bolt
Ffu = Mf / ( dc - tcf ) = 714.184 kips f= 0.75 , (AISC 360-10, J3.6)
Tub = 166.4 kips, (FEMA Sec. 3.6.1.1 & 3.6.2.1.2)
> (0.00002305 Pf0.591 Ffu2.583 / (tp0.895 dbt1.909 tcw0.327 bp0.965) + Tb = 165.2 kips
[Satisfactory]

CHECK SHEAR CAPACITY AT THE JOINT FACE (FEMA Sec. 3.6.1.1.3& AISC 360-10 J3)
Ab = 1.47 in2 > [2 Mf / (H - db) + Vu ] / 6Fv = 0.91 [Satisfactory]
Where Fv = f Fnv = 45 ksi, (AISC 360-10, Tab. J3.2)
 (Cont'd)
CHECK END PLATE THICKNESS (AISC 358-10 Eq 6.10-13)
tp = 1.50 in > [1.11 Mf / fd Fyp Yp)]0.5 = 1.17 in [Satisfactory]
Where Yp = 293 in, (AISC 358-10 Tab. 6.4 Case 1)
Fyp = 36 ksi fd = 1.0

CHECK CONTINUITY PLATE REQUIREMENT (AISC 358-10 Eq 6.10-13, FEMA Sec 3.3.3.1)
tbf, reqD = [1.11 Mf / fd Fyb Yb)]0.5 = 0.38 in < tbf, actual

Where Yb = 1990 in, (AISC 358-10 Tab. 6.5 Stiffened)

tbw, reqD = Mf / [( dc - tcf )( 6 kb + 2 tp + tcf) Fyb] = 0.97 in > tbw, actual
(The continuity plates required.)
tst = tcf for interior connection, or (tcf /2) for exterior connection = 1.44 in, USE 1.50 in, ( 1-1/2 in )
bst = 12 in < 0.56 (E / Fyst )0.5 tst = 23.84 in, (AISC 358-10 Eq 6.10-10)
[Satisfactory]
fcPn,st = fcFcr A = 1568.7 kips
Where fc = 0.9 ,(AISC 360 E1) hst = dc - 2kc = 16.02 in
K = 0.75 K hst / rst < 200 (AISC 360 E2) [Satisfactory]
I = tst (2bst + twb) 3 / 12 = 1885 in4 Fe = 77168 ksi (AISC 360 E3)
A = 2bsttst + 25(twb) 2 = 48 in2 Fcr = 35.99 ksi (AISC 360 E3)
rst = ( I / A )0.5 = 6.24 in Fyst = 36 kips, plate yield stress
Pu,st = Ryc Fyc bfc tfc = 895.0 kips < fcPn,st [Satisfactory]
Where Ry = 1.1 (AISC 341-10 Tab. A3.1)

The best fillet weld size (AISC 360 Sec.J2.2b)

> wMIN = 0.25 in
w= 7/16 in
< wMAX = 0.5625 in
[Satisfactory]
The required weld length between A36 continuity plates and column web (FEMA Fig 3-6)
Lw = 0.6tstLnstFy / [(2) f Fw (0.707 w)] = (1.5 x 18.6) x 36 / [(2) 0.75 (0.6x70)(0.707x7/16)] = 23.50 in
Where Lnet = db - 2(kb + 1.5) = 18.6 < 2(Lnet -0.5) [Satisfactory]
(Use complete joint penetration groove welds between continuity plates & column flanges.)

CHECK PANEL ZONE THICKNESS REQUIREMENT (AISC 341 Sec. E3.6e & FEMA Sec. 3.3.3.2)
tReqD = MAX (t1, t2) = 0.61 in
t1 = Cy Mb (h - dc ) / [0.9 (0.6) Fyb Ryb db (dc - tfc) h] = 0.61 in
Where Cy = Sb / (Cpr Zhing) = 0.79
Sc = 2Ic / dc = 311 in2
Ic = Ix = 3060 in 4

Mb = SMpc* = 971 ft-kips

Cpr = 1.1 (FEMA Sec. 3.5.5.1)
t2 = (dz + wz ) / 90 = (dc -2tst + db - 2kb) / 90 = 0.43 in

Since twb = 0.71 in

> tReqD , a doubler plate is
not required.

Technical References:
1. AISC 341-10: "Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings", American Institute of Steel Construction, 2010.
2. AISC 358-10: "Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications",
American Institute of Steel Construction, 2010.
3. AISC 360-10: "Specification for Structural Steel Buildings", American Institute of Steel Construction, 2010.
4. FEMA 350: "Recommended Seismic Design Criteria for New Steel Moment-frame Buildings.", SAC Joint Venture, 2000.
 PROJECT : PAGE :
CLIENT : DESIGN BY :
JOB NO. : DATE : REVIEW BY :
Fixed 4-Bolted Joint, with Beam Sitting on Top of Column, Based on AISC 358-10 4ES & FEMA-350

DESIGN CRITERIA
THE FIXED MOMENT CONNECTION HAS BEEN CHECKED BY PREQUALIFIED
CONNECTION 4ES FOR CAPACITY AND DEFORMATION. BECAUSE THIS IS
NON-SEISMIC CONNECTION , THE BEAM & COLUMN SECTION LIMITS AND
BEAM-COLUMN RATIO REQUIREMENT HAVE BEEN RELEASED. THE BENDING
MOMENT AT THE BEAM BOTTOM FACE IS FROM ACTUAL COLUMN END
FORCE, NOT FROM THE COLUMN SECTION CAPACITY.

INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY

BENDING MOMENT AT THE JOINT FACE Mf = 285 ft-kips, SD level
STRUCTURAL STEEL YIELD STRESS Fy = 50 ksi
THE FACTOR AXIAL LOAD ON THE COLUMN Pu = 800 kips
THE FACTOR SHEAR LOAD AT THE JOINT FACE Vu = 76.5 kips
BEAM LENGTH BETWEEN COL. CENTERS L = 38.73 ft
AVERAGE STORY HEIGHT OF ABOVE & BELOW h= 15 ft
BOLTS f= 1 3/ 4 in
GRADES (A325 or A490) A490
PLATE & SHIM tp = 2 1/ 4 in
NUMBER COLUMN Nc = 1 (Bottom Only)
NUMBER BEAM Nb = 1 (One Side Only)

COLUMN SECTION => W18X158

A d tw bf tf Sx Ix rx ry Zx k
46.3 19.7 0.81 11.30 1.44 310 3060 8.13 2.74 356 1.84
BEAM SECTION = > W24X162
A d tw bf tf Sx Ix rx ry Zx k
47.7 25.0 0.71 13.00 1.22 414 5170 10.41 3.05 468 1.72

THE DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.

(Continuity column stiffeners 1-1/2 x 12 with 7/16" fillet weld to web & CP to flanges. A doubler plate is not required. )

ANALYSIS
g =Max( bbf - f , tw + 3 f ) = 6.00 in c = 2 Pf + tbf = 5.44 in de = 4.11 in
Pf = 1.5 f = 2.00 in (AISC 358 Tab 6.1) bp = g + 3 f = 11.25 in
Sh = dc / 2 + tp + 1" + (2Pf - 1") tan-1 30o = 20.95 in < bcf [Satisfactory]

CHECK BEAM LOCAL BUCKLING LIMITATIONS (AISC 341-10 Tab. D1.1)

bf / (2tf ) = 5.33 < 0.3 (Es / Fy)0.5 = 7.22 [Satisfactory]
Where Es = 29000 ksi
h / tw = 30.58 < 2.45 (Es / Fy)0.5 =
59.00 [Satisfactory]
CHECK COLUMN LOCAL BUCKING LIMITATIONS (AISC 341-10 Tab. D1.1)
bf / (2tf ) = 3.92 < 0.3 (Es / Fy)0.5 = 7.22 [Satisfactory]
3.76(Es/Fy)0.5(1-2.75Pu/fbPy) = N/A , for Pu/fbPy 0.125
h / tw = 19.78 <
1.12(Es/Fy)0.5(2.33-Pu/fbPy) = 52.49 , for Pu/fbPy > 0.125
[Satisfactory] Where b f = 0.9 , Py
= Fy
A = 2315 kips

CHECK BEAM - COLUMN RATIO REQUIREMENT (AISC 341-10 Sec. E3.4a)

SMpc* / (SMpb* ) = 0.50 < 1.00 [Non-seismic, Not Apply]
Where SMpc* = Nc Zc (Fyc - Pu / Ag ) = 971 ft-kips
SMpb* = Nb Zb Fyb = 1950 ft-kips

CHECK BENDING MOMENT AT THE JOINT FACE (FEMA Sec. 3.6.1.1.2 & AISC 360-10 J3)
Mf , input value for non-seismic = 285 ft-kips
< 2 Tub (d0 + di ) = 945 ft-kips [Satisfactory]
< f 4 Tb dc = 729 ft-kips [Satisfactory]
Where d0 = dc + Pf - 0.5 tcf = 20.98 in Tb = 148 kips, (AISC 360-10, Tab. J3.1)
di = d 0 - c = 15.54 in Abt = 1.37 in2 / bolt
Ffu = Mf / ( dc - tcf ) = 187.295 kips f= 0.75 , (AISC 360-10, J3.6)
Tub = 155.3 kips, (FEMA Sec. 3.6.1.1 & 3.6.2.1.2)
> (0.00002305 Pf0.591 Ffu2.583 / (tp0.895 dbt1.909 tcw0.327 bp0.965) + Tb = 148.4 kips
[Satisfactory]

CHECK SHEAR CAPACITY AT THE JOINT FACE (FEMA Sec. 3.6.1.1.3& AISC 360-10 J3)
Ab = 1.37 in2 > [2 Mf / (H - db) + Vu ] / 3Fv = 0.89 [Satisfactory]
Where Fv = f Fnv = 45 ksi, (AISC 360-10, Tab. J3.2)
 (Cont'd)
CHECK END PLATE THICKNESS (AISC 358-10 Eq 6.10-13)
tp = 2.25 in > [1.11 Mf / fd Fyp Yp)]0.5 = 0.26 in [Satisfactory]
Where Yp = 1506 in, (AISC 358-10 Tab. 6.3 Case 1)
Fyp = 36 ksi fd = 1.0

CHECK CONTINUITY PLATE REQUIREMENT (AISC 358-10 Eq 6.10-13, FEMA Sec 3.3.3.1)
tbf, reqD = [1.11 Mf / fd Fyb Yb)]0.5 = 0.20 in < tbf, actual

Where Yb = 1990 in, (AISC 358-10 Tab. 6.5 Stiffened)

tbw, reqD = Mf / [( dc - tcf )( 6 kb + 2 tp + tcf) Fyb] = 0.23 in < tbw, actual
(The continuity plates may not be required.)
tst = tcf for interior connection, or (tcf /2) for exterior connection = 1.44 in, USE 1.50 in, ( 1-1/2 in )
bst = 12 in < 0.56 (E / Fyst )0.5 tst = 23.84 in, (AISC 358-10 Eq 6.10-10)
[Satisfactory]
fcPn,st = fcFcr A = 1568.7 kips
Where fc = 0.9 ,(AISC 360 E1) hst = dc - 2kc = 16.02 in
K = 0.75 K hst / rst < 200 (AISC 360 E2) [Satisfactory]
I = tst (2bst + twb) 3 / 12 = 1885 in4 Fe = 77168 ksi (AISC 360 E3)
A = 2bsttst + 25(twb) 2 = 48 in2 Fcr = 35.99 ksi (AISC 360 E3)
rst = ( I / A )0.5 = 6.24 in Fyst = 36 kips, plate yield stress
Pu,st = Ryc Fyc bfc tfc = 895.0 kips < fcPn,st [Satisfactory]
Where Ry = 1.1 (AISC 341-10 Tab. A3.1)

The best fillet weld size (AISC 360 Sec.J2.2b)

> wMIN = 0.25 in
w= 7/16 in
< wMAX = 0.5625 in
[Satisfactory]
The required weld length between A36 continuity plates and column web (FEMA Fig 3-6)
Lw = 0.6tstLnstFy / [(2) f Fw (0.707 w)] = (1.5 x 18.6) x 36 / [(2) 0.75 (0.6x70)(0.707x7/16)] = 23.50 in
Where Lnet = db - 2(kb + 1.5) = 18.6 < 2(Lnet -0.5) [Satisfactory]
(Use complete joint penetration groove welds between continuity plates & column flanges.)

CHECK PANEL ZONE THICKNESS REQUIREMENT (AISC 341 Sec. E3.6e & FEMA Sec. 3.3.3.2)
tReqD = MAX (t1, t2) = 0.61 in
t1 = Cy Mb (h - dc ) / [0.9 (0.6) Fyb Ryb db (dc - tfc) h] = 0.61 in
Where Cy = Sb / (Cpr Zhing) = 0.79
Sc = 2Ic / dc = 311 in2
Ic = Ix = 3060 in 4

Mb = SMpc* = 971 ft-kips

Cpr = 1.1 (FEMA Sec. 3.5.5.1)
t2 = (dz + wz ) / 90 = (dc -2tst + db - 2kb) / 90 = 0.43 in

Since twb = 0.71 in

> tReqD , a doubler plate is
not required.

Technical References:
1. AISC 341-10: "Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings", American Institute of Steel Construction, 2010.
2. AISC 358-10: "Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications",
American Institute of Steel Construction, 2010.
3. AISC 360-10: "Specification for Structural Steel Buildings", American Institute of Steel Construction, 2010.
4. FEMA 350: "Recommended Seismic Design Criteria for New Steel Moment-frame Buildings.", SAC Joint Venture, 2000.