Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .

)-01 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 340.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 2.74 kN Shear

Mz = 16.00 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 300 X 10

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 1 OF 180

 Conclusion : No Change in Approved Connection

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 300 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 280
tp = 10 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 9589 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 95889261.77 mm4
zxc = 639 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 639261.7 mm3
bp = 500 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 10 mm
by = 100 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 20 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 30 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 20 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 22 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 12 Nos. No of bolts 20
ey = 50 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 30 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 50 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 30 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 400 mm See Fig.-01
p = 100 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 104.72 mm See Fig.-01 60 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 8 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 8 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 2 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 10 + 25 = 35 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 16 x 1000 /( 500 - 50 )+ 34 / 2 = 52.6 kn
n top = 4 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 13.1 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 0.487 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 0.487 = 21.4 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 95.3 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 12 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 28.3 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 0.487 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 0.487 = 21.4 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 95.3 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 2.7 kn
n sh = 12 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 2.74 / 12 = 0.2 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 0.487 = 14.608 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 65.0 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 0.2 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 215.28 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 3 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 340.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 300 ))
= 0.19 in/16 = 0.3 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 340.0 / 12 = 28.3 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 50.0 - 5 - 6 = 39.3 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 28.3 x 39.3 = 1114.7 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 1114.7 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 104.7 ) = 15.7 mm

tpl Req = 16 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE300X10
bp = 500 mm
ts1 = 10 mm
by = 100 mm
tpl = 20 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 30 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 20 mm
dh = 22 mm
n = 12 Nos.
ey = 50 mm
ex = 50 mm
g = 400 mm
p = 100 mm
Ln = 105 mm
w1 = 8 mm
w2 = 8 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

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Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 5 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 6 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 7 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 8 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 9 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 10 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-02 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 2200.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 30.00 kN Shear

Mz = 70.00 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 400 X 10

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 11 OF 180

 Conclusion : 35mm Thick End Plate to be Provided
instead of 30mm

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 400 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 380
tp = 10 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 23310 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 233098320.91 mm4
zxc = 1165 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 1165491.6 mm3
bp = 600 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 10 mm
by = 100 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 35 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 22.5 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 45 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 24 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 26 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 16 Nos. No of bolts 20
ey = 55 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 36 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 45 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 36 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 490 mm See Fig.-01
p = 100 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 96.21 mm See Fig.-01 72 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 8 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 8 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 12 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 10 + 25 = 35 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 70 x 1000 /( 600 - 55 ) + 220 / 2 = 238.4 kn
n top = 5 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 47.7 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 0.701 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 0.701 = 30.9 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 137.2 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 16 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 136.9 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 0.701 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 0.701 = 30.9 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 137.2 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 30.0 kn
n sh = 16 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 30.00 / 16 = 1.9 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 0.701 = 21.036 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 93.6 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 1.9 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 452.09 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 13 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 2200.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 400 ))
= 0.94 in/16 = 1.5 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 2200.0 / 16 = 137.5 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 45.0 - 6 - 6 = 33.3 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 137.5 x 33.3 = 4584.8 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 4584.8 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 96.21 ) = 33.2 mm

tpl Req = 34 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE400X10
bp = 600 mm
ts1 = 10 mm
by = 100 mm
tpl = 35 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 23 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 45 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 24 mm
dh = 26 mm
n = 16 Nos.
ey = 55 mm
ex = 45 mm
g = 490 mm
p = 100 mm
Ln = 96 mm
w1 = 8 mm
w2 = 8 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

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Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 15 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 16 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 17 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 18 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 19 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 20 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-02 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 4300.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 48.94 kN Shear

Mz = 131.88 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 400 X 16

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 21 OF 180

 Conclusion : M32 Bolts to be Provided instead of M24 &
45mm Thick End Plate instead of 36mm

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 400 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 368
tp = 16 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 35639 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 356391117.35 mm4
zxc = 1782 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 1781955.6 mm3
bp = 600 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 15 mm
by = 100 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 45 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 22.5 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 45 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 32 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 34 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 16 Nos. No of bolts 15
ey = 50 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 48 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 50 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 48 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 500 mm See Fig.-01
p = 100 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 98.17 mm See Fig.-01 96 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 16 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 22 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 16 + 25 = 41 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 132 x 1000 /( 600 - 50 ) + 430 / 2 = 454.8 kn
n top = 5 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 91.0 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.247 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.247 = 54.8 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 244.0 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 16 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 241.9 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.247 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.247 = 54.8 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 244.0 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 48.9 kn
n sh = 16 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 48.94 / 16 = 3.1 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 1.247 = 37.398 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 166.3 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 3.1 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 775.01 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 23 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 4300.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 400 ))
= 1.84 in/16 = 2.9 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 4300.0 / 16 = 268.8 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 50.0 - 8 - 11 = 30.7 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 268.8 x 30.7 = 8247.4 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 8247.4 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 98.17 ) = 44.1 mm

tpl Req = 44 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE400X16
bp = 600 mm
ts1 = 15 mm
by = 100 mm
tpl = 45 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 23 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 45 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 32 mm
dh = 34 mm
n = 16 Nos.
ey = 50 mm
ex = 50 mm
g = 500 mm
p = 100 mm
Ln = 98 mm
w1 = 16 mm
w2 = 12 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

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Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 25 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 26 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 27 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 28 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 29 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 30 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-02 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 3630.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 10.00 kN Shear

Mz = 30.00 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 400 X 20

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 31 OF 180

 Conclusion : M32 Bolts to be Provided instead of M24 &
45mm Thick End Plate instead of 36mm

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 400 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 360
tp = 20 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 43216 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 432157485.43 mm4
zxc = 2161 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 2160787.4 mm3
bp = 600 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 20 mm
by = 100 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 45 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 22.5 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 45 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 32 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 34 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 16 Nos. No of bolts 15
ey = 50 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 48 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 50 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 48 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 500 mm See Fig.-01
p = 100 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 98.17 mm See Fig.-01 96 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 16 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 32 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 20 + 25 = 45 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 30 x 1000 /( 600 - 50 ) + 363 / 2 = 236.0 kn
n top = 5 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 47.2 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.247 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.247 = 54.8 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 244.0 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 16 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 226.9 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.247 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.247 = 54.8 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 244.0 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 10.0 kn
n sh = 16 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 10.00 / 16 = 0.6 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 1.247 = 37.398 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 166.3 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 0.6 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 775.01 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 33 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 3630.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 400 ))
= 1.56 in/16 = 2.5 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 3630.0 / 16 = 226.9 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 50.0 - 8 - 11 = 30.7 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 226.9 x 30.7 = 6962.3 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 6962.3 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 98.17 ) = 40.6 mm

tpl Req = 41 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE400X20
bp = 600 mm
ts1 = 20 mm
by = 100 mm
tpl = 45 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 23 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 45 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 32 mm
dh = 34 mm
n = 16 Nos.
ey = 50 mm
ex = 50 mm
g = 500 mm
p = 100 mm
Ln = 98 mm
w1 = 16 mm
w2 = 12 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 34 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 35 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 36 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 37 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 38 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 39 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 40 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-03 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 485.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 105.00 kN Shear

Mz = 250.00 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 500 X 12

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 41 OF 180

 Conclusion : No Change in Approved Connection

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 500 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 476
tp = 12 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 54798 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 547978003.73 mm4
zxc = 2192 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 2191912.0 mm3
bp = 700 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 10 mm
by = 100 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 30 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 20 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 40 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 24 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 26 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 18 Nos. No of bolts 25
ey = 55 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 36 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 45 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 36 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 590 mm See Fig.-01
p = 100 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 102.97 mm See Fig.-01 72 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 8 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 8 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 42 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 12 + 25 = 37 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 250 x 1000 /( 700 - 55 ) + 48.5 / 2 = 411.8 kn
n top = 6 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 68.6 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 0.701 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 0.701 = 30.9 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 137.2 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 18 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 26.9 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 0.701 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 0.701 = 30.9 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 137.2 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 105.0 kn
n sh = 18 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 105.00 / 18 = 5.8 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 0.701 = 21.036 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 93.6 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 5.8 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 387.50 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 43 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 485.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 500 ))
= 0.17 in/16 = 0.3 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 485.0 / 18 = 26.9 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 45.0 - 6 - 6 = 33.3 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 26.9 x 33.3 = 898.4 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 898.4 /( 0.75 x 0.345 x 103 ) = 14.2 mm

tpl Req = 15 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE500X12
bp = 700 mm
ts1 = 10 mm
by = 100 mm
tpl = 30 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 20 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 40 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 24 mm
dh = 26 mm
n = 18 Nos.
ey = 55 mm
ex = 45 mm
g = 590 mm
p = 100 mm
Ln = 103 mm
w1 = 8 mm
w2 = 8 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 44 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 45 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 46 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 47 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 48 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 49 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 50 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-03 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 160.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 160.00 kN Shear

Mz = 360.00 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 500 X 16

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 51 OF 180

 Conclusion : No Change in Approved Connection

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 500 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 468
tp = 16 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 71317 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 713165458.73 mm4
zxc = 2853 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 2852661.8 mm3
bp = 700 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 15 mm
by = 100 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 30 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 20 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 40 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 24 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 26 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 18 Nos. No of bolts 25
ey = 55 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 36 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 45 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 36 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 590 mm See Fig.-01
p = 100 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 102.97 mm See Fig.-01 72 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 8 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 8 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 52 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 16 + 25 = 41 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 360 x 1000 /( 700 - 55 )+ 16 / 2 = 566.1 kn
n top = 6 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 94.4 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 0.701 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 0.701 = 30.9 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 137.2 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 18 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 8.9 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 0.701 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 0.701 = 30.9 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 137.2 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 160.0 kn
n sh = 18 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 160.00 / 18 = 8.9 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 0.701 = 21.036 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 93.6 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 8.9 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 387.50 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 53 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 160.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 500 ))
= 0.05 in/16 = 0.1 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 566.1 / 18 = 31.5 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 45.0 - 6 - 6 = 33.3 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 31.5 x 33.3 = 1048.7 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 1048.7 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 103.0 ) = 15.4 mm

tpl Req = 16 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE500X16
bp = 700 mm
ts1 = 15 mm
by = 100 mm
tpl = 30 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 20 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 40 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 24 mm
dh = 26 mm
n = 18 Nos.
ey = 55 mm
ex = 45 mm
g = 590 mm
p = 100 mm
Ln = 103 mm
w1 = 8 mm
w2 = 8 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 54 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 55 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 56 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 57 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 58 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 59 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 60 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-03 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 1350.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 10.00 kN Shear

Mz = 26.00 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 500 X 16

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 61 OF 180

 Conclusion : No Change in Approved Connection

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 500 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 468
tp = 16 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 71317 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 713165458.73 mm4
zxc = 2853 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 2852661.8 mm3
bp = 700 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 15 mm
by = 100 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 30 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 20 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 40 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 24 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 26 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 18 Nos. No of bolts 25
ey = 55 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 36 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 45 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 36 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 590 mm See Fig.-01
p = 100 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 102.97 mm See Fig.-01 72 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 8 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 8 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 62 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 16 + 25 = 41 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 26 x 1000 /( 700 - 55 ) + 135 / 2 = 107.8 kn
n top = 6 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 18.0 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 0.701 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 0.701 = 30.9 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 137.2 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 18 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 75.0 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 0.701 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 0.701 = 30.9 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 137.2 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 10.0 kn
n sh = 18 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 10.00 / 18 = 0.6 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 0.701 = 21.036 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 93.6 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 0.6 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 387.50 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 63 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 1350.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 500 ))
= 0.46 in/16 = 0.7 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 1350.0 / 18 = 75.0 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 45.0 - 6 - 6 = 33.3 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 75.0 x 33.3 = 2500.8 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 2500.8 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 103.0 ) = 23.7 mm

tpl Req = 24 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE500X16
bp = 700 mm
ts1 = 15 mm
by = 100 mm
tpl = 30 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 20 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 40 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 24 mm
dh = 26 mm
n = 18 Nos.
ey = 55 mm
ex = 45 mm
g = 590 mm
p = 100 mm
Ln = 103 mm
w1 = 8 mm
w2 = 8 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 64 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 65 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 66 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 67 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 68 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 69 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 70 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-04 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 1800.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 35.00 kN Shear

Mz = 130.00 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 500 X 20

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 71 OF 180

 Conclusion : No Change in Approved Connection

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 500 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 460
tp = 20 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 87010 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 870095501.34 mm4
zxc = 3480 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 3480382.0 mm3
bp = 900 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 20 mm
by = 200 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 60 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 18 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 40 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 36 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 38 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 20 Nos. No of bolts 20
ey = 140 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 54 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 60 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 54 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 620 mm See Fig.-01
p = 200 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 97.39 mm See Fig.-01 97.2 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 16 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 72 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 20 + 25 = 45 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 130 x 1000 /( 900 - 140 ) + 180 / 2 = 261.1 kn
n top = 7 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 37.3 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.578 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.578 = 69.4 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 308.8 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 20 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 90.0 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.578 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.578 = 69.4 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 308.8 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 35.0 kn
n sh = 20 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 35.00 / 20 = 1.8 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 1.578 = 47.331 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 210.5 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 1.8 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 1162.51 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 73 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 1800.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 500 ))
= 0.62 in/16 = 1.0 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 1800.0 / 20 = 90.0 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 60.0 - 9 - 11 = 39.7 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 90.0 x 39.7 = 3571.9 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 3571.9 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 97.4 ) = 29.2 mm

tpl Req = 30 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE500X20
bp = 900 mm
ts1 = 20 mm
by = 200 mm
tpl = 60 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 18 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 40 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 36 mm
dh = 38 mm
n = 20 Nos.
ey = 140 mm
ex = 60 mm
g = 620 mm
p = 200 mm
Ln = 97 mm
w1 = 16 mm
w2 = 12 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 74 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 75 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 76 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 77 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 78 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 79 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 80 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-04 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 5800.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 50.00 kN Shear

Mz = 138.36 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 500 X 25

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 81 OF 180

 Conclusion : No Change in Approved Connection

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 500 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 450
tp = 25 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 105507 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 1055071986 mm4
zxc = 4220 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 4220287.9 mm3
bp = 900 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 25 mm
by = 200 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 60 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 18 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 40 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 36 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 38 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 20 Nos. No of bolts 20
ey = 140 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 54 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 60 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 54 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 620 mm See Fig.-01
p = 200 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 97.39 mm See Fig.-01 97.2 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 16 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 82 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 25 + 25 = 50 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 138 x 1000 /( 900 - 140 ) + 580 / 2 = 472.1 kn
n top = 7 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 67.4 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.578 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.578 = 69.4 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 308.8 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 20 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 290.0 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.578 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.578 = 69.4 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 308.8 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 50.0 kn
n sh = 20 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 50.00 / 20 = 2.5 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 1.578 = 47.331 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 210.5 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 2.5 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 1162.51 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 83 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 5800.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 500 ))
= 1.99 in/16 = 3.2 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 5800.0 / 20 = 290.0 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 60.0 - 9 - 11 = 39.7 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 290.0 x 39.7 = 11509.5 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 11509.5 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 97.39 ) = 52.3 mm

tpl Req = 53 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE500X25
bp = 900 mm
ts1 = 25 mm
by = 200 mm
tpl = 60 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 18 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 40 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 36 mm
dh = 38 mm
n = 20 Nos.
ey = 140 mm
ex = 60 mm
g = 620 mm
p = 200 mm
Ln = 97 mm
w1 = 16 mm
w2 = 12 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 84 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 85 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 86 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 87 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 88 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 89 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 90 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-05 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 750.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 410.00 kN Shear

Mz = 910.00 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 600 X 16

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 91 OF 180

 Conclusion : M30 Bolts to be Provided instead of M24 &
35mm Thick End Plate instead of 30mm

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 600 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 568
tp = 16 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 125240 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 1252403501 mm4
zxc = 4175 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 4174678.3 mm3
bp = 800 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 15 mm
by = 100 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 35 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 18 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 36 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 30 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 32 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 20 Nos. No of bolts 25
ey = 55 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 45 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 45 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 45 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 690 mm See Fig.-01
p = 100 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 108.38 mm See Fig.-01 90 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 10 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 8 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 92 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 16 + 25 = 41 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 910 x 1000 /( 800 - 55 )+ 75 / 2 = 1259.0 kn
n top = 7 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 179.9 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.096 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.096 = 48.2 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 214.4 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 20 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 37.5 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.096 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.096 = 48.2 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 214.4 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 410.0 kn
n sh = 20 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 410.00 / 20 = 20.5 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 1.096 = 32.869 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 146.2 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 20.5 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 565.11 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 93 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 750.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 600 ))
= 0.21 in/16 = 0.3 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 1259.0 / 20 = 62.9 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 45.0 - 7.5 - 7 = 30.4 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 62.9 x 30.4 = 1915.5 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 1915.5 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 108.4 ) = 20.2 mm

tpl Req = 21 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE600X16
bp = 800 mm
ts1 = 15 mm
by = 100 mm
tpl = 35 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 18 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 36 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 30 mm
dh = 32 mm
n = 20 Nos.
ey = 55 mm
ex = 45 mm
g = 690 mm
p = 100 mm
Ln = 108 mm
w1 = 10 mm
w2 = 8 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 94 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 95 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 96 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 97 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 98 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 99 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 100 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-05 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 4050.00 kN Axial Load

3250.00

Py = 680.00 kN Shear

Mz = 1500.00 kN'm Bending

750.00

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 600 X 16 STEEL COLUMN WITH CONCRETE

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 101 OF 180

 Conclusion : M30 Bolts to be Provided instead of M24 &
35mm Thick End Plate instead of 30mm

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 600 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 568
tp = 16 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 125240 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 1252403501 mm4
zxc = 4175 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 4174678.3 mm3
bp = 800 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 15 mm
by = 100 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 35 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 18 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 36 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 30 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 32 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 20 Nos. No of bolts 25
ey = 55 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 45 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 45 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 45 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 690 mm See Fig.-01
p = 100 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 108.38 mm See Fig.-01 90 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 8 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 8 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 102 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 16 + 25 = 41 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 750 x 1000 /( 800 - 55 ) + 325 / 2 = 1169.2 kn
n top = 7 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 167.0 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.096 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.096 = 48.2 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 214.4 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 20 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 162.5 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.096 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.096 = 48.2 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 214.4 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 680.0 kn
n sh = 20 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 680.00 / 20 = 34.0 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 1.096 = 32.869 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 146.2 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 34.0 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 565.11 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 103 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 3250.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 600 ))
= 0.93 in/16 = 1.5 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 3250.0 / 20 = 162.5 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 45.0 - 7.5 - 6 = 31.8 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 162.5 x 31.8 = 5174.7 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 5174.7 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 108.4 ) = 33.3 mm

tpl Req = 34 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE600X16
bp = 800 mm
ts1 = 15 mm
by = 100 mm
tpl = 35 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 18 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 36 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 30 mm
dh = 32 mm
n = 20 Nos.
ey = 55 mm
ex = 45 mm
g = 690 mm
p = 100 mm
Ln = 108 mm
w1 = 8 mm
w2 = 8 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 104 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 105 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 106 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 107 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 108 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 109 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 110 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-06 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 3100.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 340.00 kN Shear

Mz = 1050.00 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 800 X 18

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 111 OF 180

 Conclusion : No Change in Approved Connection

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 800 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 764
tp = 18 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 338207 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 3382070752 mm4
zxc = 8455 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 8455176.9 mm3
bp = 1060 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 20 mm
by = 130 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 40 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 15 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 30 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 32 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 24 Nos. No of bolts 30
ey = 70 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 45 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 60 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 45 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 920 mm See Fig.-01
p = 130 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 120.43 mm See Fig.-01 90 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 112 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 18 + 25 = 43 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 1050 x 1000 /( 1060 - 70 ) + 310 / 2 = 1215.6 kn
n top = 8 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 152.0 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.096 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.096 = 48.2 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 214.4 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 24 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 129.2 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.096 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.096 = 48.2 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 214.4 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 340.0 kn
n sh = 24 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 340.00 / 24 = 14.2 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 1.096 = 32.869 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 146.2 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 14.2 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 645.84 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 113 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 3100.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 800 ))
= 0.66 in/16 = 1.1 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 3100.0 / 24 = 129.2 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 60.0 - 7.5 - 8 = 44.0 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 129.2 x 44.0 = 5685.4 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 5685.4 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 120 ) = 33.1 mm

tpl Req = 34 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE800X18
bp = 1060 mm
ts1 = 20 mm
by = 130 mm
tpl = 40 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 15 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 30 mm
dh = 32 mm
n = 24 Nos.
ey = 70 mm
ex = 60 mm
g = 920 mm
p = 130 mm
Ln = 120 mm
w1 = 12 mm
w2 = 12 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 114 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 115 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 116 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 117 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 118 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 119 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 120 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-06 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 4300.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 624.00 kN Shear

Mz = 710.00 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 800 X 18 BRACING MEMBERS

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 121 OF 180

 Conclusion : No Change in Approved Connection

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 800 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 764
tp = 18 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 338207 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 3382070752 mm4
zxc = 8455 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 8455176.9 mm3
bp = 1060 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 20 mm
by = 130 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 40 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 15 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 30 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 32 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 24 Nos. No of bolts 30
ey = 70 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 45 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 60 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 45 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 920 mm See Fig.-01
p = 130 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 120.43 mm See Fig.-01 90 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 122 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 18 + 25 = 43 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 710 x 1000 /( 1060 - 70 ) + 430 / 2 = 932.2 kn
n top = 8 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 116.5 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.096 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.096 = 48.2 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 214.4 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 24 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 179.2 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.096 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.096 = 48.2 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 214.4 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 624.0 kn
n sh = 24 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 624.00 / 24 = 26.0 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 1.096 = 32.869 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 146.2 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 26.0 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 645.84 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 123 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 4300.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 800 ))
= 0.92 in/16 = 1.5 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 4300.0 / 24 = 179.2 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 60.0 - 7.5 - 8 = 44.0 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 179.2 x 44.0 = 7886.2 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 7886.2 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 120.4 ) = 39.0 mm

tpl Req = 39 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE800X18
bp = 1060 mm
ts1 = 20 mm
by = 130 mm
tpl = 40 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 15 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 30 mm
dh = 32 mm
n = 24 Nos.
ey = 70 mm
ex = 60 mm
g = 920 mm
p = 130 mm
Ln = 120 mm
w1 = 12 mm
w2 = 12 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 124 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 125 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 126 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 127 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 128 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 129 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 130 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-06 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 4800.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 1000.00 kN Shear

Mz = 660.00 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 800 X 18 TRUSS CHORD MEMBERS

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 131 OF 180

 Conclusion : 45mm Thick End Plate to be Provided
instead of 40mm

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 800 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 764
tp = 18 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 338207 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 3382070752 mm4
zxc = 8455 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 8455176.9 mm3
bp = 1060 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 20 mm
by = 130 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 45 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 15 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 30 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 32 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 24 Nos. No of bolts 30
ey = 70 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 45 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 60 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 45 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 920 mm See Fig.-01
p = 130 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 120.43 mm See Fig.-01 90 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 132 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 18 + 25 = 43 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 660 x 1000 /( 1060 - 70 ) + 480 / 2 = 906.7 kn
n top = 8 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 113.3 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.096 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.096 = 48.2 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 214.4 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 24 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 200.0 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.096 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.096 = 48.2 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 214.4 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 1000.0 kn
n sh = 24 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 1000.00 / 24 = 41.7 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 1.096 = 32.869 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 146.2 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 41.7 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 726.57 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 133 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 4800.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 800 ))
= 1.03 in/16 = 1.6 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 4800.0 / 24 = 200.0 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 60.0 - 7.5 - 8 = 44.0 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 200.0 x 44.0 = 8803.2 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 8803.2 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 120 ) = 41.2 mm

tpl Req = 42 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE800X18
bp = 1060 mm
ts1 = 20 mm
by = 130 mm
tpl = 45 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 15 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 30 mm
dh = 32 mm
n = 24 Nos.
ey = 70 mm
ex = 60 mm
g = 920 mm
p = 130 mm
Ln = 120 mm
w1 = 12 mm
w2 = 12 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 134 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 135 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 136 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 137 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 138 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 139 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 140 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-06 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 4950.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 422.00 kN Shear

Mz = 1180.00 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 800 X 20

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 141 OF 180

 Conclusion : 45mm Thick End Plate to be Provided
instead of 40mm

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 800 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 760
tp = 20 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 372957 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 3729573135 mm4
zxc = 9324 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 9323932.8 mm3
bp = 1060 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 20 mm
by = 130 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 45 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 15 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 30 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 32 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 24 Nos. No of bolts 30
ey = 70 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 45 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 60 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 45 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 920 mm See Fig.-01
p = 130 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 120.43 mm See Fig.-01 90 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 142 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 20 + 25 = 45 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 1180 x 1000 /( 1060 - 70 ) + 495 / 2 = 1439.4 kn
n top = 8 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 179.9 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.096 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.096 = 48.2 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 214.4 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 24 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 206.3 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.096 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.096 = 48.2 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 214.4 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 422.0 kn
n sh = 24 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 422.00 / 24 = 17.6 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 1.096 = 32.869 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 146.2 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 17.6 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 726.57 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 143 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 4950.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 800 ))
= 1.06 in/16 = 1.7 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 4950.0 / 24 = 206.3 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 60.0 - 7.5 - 8 = 44.0 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 206.3 x 44.0 = 9078.3 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 9078.3 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 120 ) = 41.8 mm

tpl Req = 42 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE800X20
bp = 1060 mm
ts1 = 20 mm
by = 130 mm
tpl = 45 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 15 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 30 mm
dh = 32 mm
n = 24 Nos.
ey = 70 mm
ex = 60 mm
g = 920 mm
p = 130 mm
Ln = 120 mm
w1 = 12 mm
w2 = 12 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 144 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 145 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 146 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 147 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 148 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 149 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 150 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-06 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 6100.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 422.00 kN Shear

Mz = 330.00 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 800 X 20 BRACING MEMBERS

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 151 OF 180

 Conclusion : No Change in Approved Connection

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 800 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 760
tp = 20 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 372957 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 3729573135 mm4
zxc = 9324 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 9323932.8 mm3
bp = 1060 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 20 mm
by = 130 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 75 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 15 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 36 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 38 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 24 Nos. No of bolts 25
ey = 70 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 54 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 60 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 54 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 920 mm See Fig.-01
p = 130 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 120.43 mm See Fig.-01 108 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 16 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 152 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 20 + 25 = 45 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 330 x 1000 /( 1060 - 70 ) + 610 / 2 = 638.3 kn
n top = 8 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 79.8 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.578 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.578 = 69.4 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 308.8 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 24 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 254.2 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.578 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.578 = 69.4 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 308.8 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 422.0 kn
n sh = 24 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 422.00 / 24 = 17.6 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 1.578 = 47.331 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 210.5 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 17.6 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 1453.14 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 153 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 6100.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 800 ))
= 1.31 in/16 = 2.1 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 6100.0 / 24 = 254.2 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 60.0 - 9 - 11 = 39.7 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 254.2 x 39.7 = 10087.4 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 10087.4 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 120 ) = 44.1 mm

tpl Req = 45 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE800X20
bp = 1060 mm
ts1 = 20 mm
by = 130 mm
tpl = 75 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 15 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 36 mm
dh = 38 mm
n = 24 Nos.
ey = 70 mm
ex = 60 mm
g = 920 mm
p = 130 mm
Ln = 120 mm
w1 = 16 mm
w2 = 12 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 154 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 155 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 156 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 157 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 158 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 159 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 160 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-06 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 6140.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 620.00 kN Shear

Mz = 1510.00 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 800 X 25

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 161 OF 180

 Conclusion : No Change in Approved Connection

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 800 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 750
tp = 25 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 457464 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 4574637506 mm4
zxc = 11437 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 11436593.8 mm3
bp = 1060 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 25 mm
by = 130 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 75 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 15 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 36 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 38 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 24 Nos. No of bolts 25
ey = 70 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 54 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 60 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 54 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 920 mm See Fig.-01
p = 130 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 120.43 mm See Fig.-01 108 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 16 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 162 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 25 + 25 = 50 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 1510 x 1000 /( 1060 - 70 ) + 614 / 2 = 1832.3 kn
n top = 8 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 229.0 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.578 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.578 = 69.4 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 308.8 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 24 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 255.8 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.578 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.578 = 69.4 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 308.8 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 620.0 kn
n sh = 24 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 620.00 / 24 = 25.8 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 1.578 = 47.331 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 210.5 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 25.8 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 1453.14 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 163 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 6140.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 800 ))
= 1.32 in/16 = 2.1 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 6140.0 / 24 = 255.8 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 60.0 - 9 - 11 = 39.7 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 255.8 x 39.7 = 10153.5 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 10153.5 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 120 ) = 44.2 mm

tpl Req = 45 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE800X25
bp = 1060 mm
ts1 = 25 mm
by = 130 mm
tpl = 75 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 15 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 36 mm
dh = 38 mm
n = 24 Nos.
ey = 70 mm
ex = 60 mm
g = 920 mm
p = 130 mm
Ln = 120 mm
w1 = 16 mm
w2 = 12 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 164 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 165 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 166 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 167 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 168 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 169 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 170 OF 180
 Connection Ref.(07.2-MC CHS splice .)-06 Rv-00
Project :
COLUMN/BEAM TO COLUMN/BEAM SPLICE CONNECTION
1.0 SCOPE
This worksheet assesses the adequacy of the splice moment connection CHS
column to column splice plates.

REFERENCES:
Ref [1] : AISC Steel Construction Manual, AISC, 9th Edition
Ref [2] : AWS D1.1/D1.1 M:2010, Structural Welding Code- Steel
Ref [3] : ASTM A36 / A36M
Ref [4] : AISC Vol. I I , ( ASD ) Connections
2.0 INPUTS

2.1 LOADING Including 0 % increasing factor

Px = 2040.00 kN Axial Load

Py = 351.00 kN Shear

Mz = 763.00 kN'm Bending

2.2 MEMBERS
Beam Size = PIPE 800 X 25 BRACING MEMBERS

2.3 MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Beam / Col = ASTM A572-GR50

Plate = ASTM A572-GR50
Bolts = A325M
Electrode = E70XX

2.4 MATERIAL STRENGTH

Fy = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting plt.

= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fu = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting plt.
= 0.449 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fye = 50 ksi Specified minimum yield stress of connecting elements
= 0.345 Kn/mm2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fue = 65 ksi Specified minimum tensile strength of connecting elements
= 0.449 Kn/mm 2 Table 3, Ref[3]
Fexx = 70 ksi Minimum tensile strength of weld metal
= 0.483 Kn/mm 2

Fvb = 30 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in shear Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 0.207 Kn/mm 2

Ftb = 44 ksi Allowable stress for A325M bolts in tension Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 0.304 Kn/mm2

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 171 OF 180

 Conclusion : No Change in Approved Connection

2.5 DIMENSIONS (see Fig.-01)

dp (OD) = 800 mm Pipe diameter

(ID) 750
tp = 25 mm Pipe thickness
sxc = 457464 cm4 Sec. moment of inertia
= 4574637506 mm4
zxc = 11437 cm3 Sec. modulu
= 11436593.8 mm3
bp = 1060 mm Plate width Assumed as per bolt arrangement
ts1 25 mm
by = 130 mm See Fig.-1 Assumed as per bolt arrangement
tpl 40 mm Splice Plate thickness
θ1 (b-a) = 15 deg angle of bolts spacing
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg angle of stiffener spacing

2.6 BOLT & WELD DETAIL

db = 30 mm Nominal diameter of bolts
dh = 32 mm Hole diameter Max Expected
n = 24 Nos. No of bolts 30
ey = 70 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 45 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
ex = 60 mm Min edge distance 1.5db = 45 mm e> emin"ok,"check"
g = 920 mm See Fig.-01
p = 130 mm See Fig.-01 e> emin"ok,"check"
Ln = 120.43 mm See Fig.-01 90 mm e> Gmin"ok,"check"
w1 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and end plate = 0.7 * tmin
w2 = 12 mm Assumed Size of weld between beam and stiffener plate = 0.7 * tmin
E = 200000 Pa Modulus of Elasticity of steel
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC) This program assumes the following bolt type:
N = Bearing bolt with threads included in shear plane
X = Bearing bolt with threads excluded from shear plane
SC = Slip-Critical bolt

END OF INPU T

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 172 OF 180

 3.0 OUTPUTS

CALCULATIONS
3.1 CHECK BOLTS IN TENSION

bp = bf + 25 mm = 25 + 25 = 50 mm End plate width

Ff = (Mz / (hb-tf) - (Px /2) Flange force (tension)
= 763 x 1000 /( 1060 - 70 ) + 204 / 2 = 872.7 kn
n top = 8 Nos Bolt number in tension area
T = Ff / n top = 109.1 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.096 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.096 = 48.2 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 214.4 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

n = 24 Nos Bolt number in tension area

T = Px / n = 85.0 kn Bolt force
Ab = Pixdb^2 / 4 = 1.096 in2 Bolt area
Tallowable = Ftb x Ab = 44 x 1.096 = 48.2 kips Table I-A, Ref[1]
= 214.4 kn
Check : if (Tb < Tallowable ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.2 CHECK FOR BOLT IN SHEAR

Pcompined = Py = 351.0 kn
n sh = 24 Nos Bolt number in shear area
Vs = Pcompined/nsh 351.00 / 24 = 14.6 Kn Shear in each bolt
Vallowable = Fvb x Ab = 30 x 1.096 = 32.869 kips Table I-D, Ref[1]
= 146.2 kn
Check = IF(Vs < Vallowable,"Ok","Not ok") = Ok

3.3 CHECK FOR BEARING STRENGTH

3.3.1 END PLATES BOLT HOLES

Pcompined = 14.6 Kn kn Shear in each bolt

Ppp = 1.2 F u
xd b
xtp1 = 645.84 kn J3-1, Ref[1]

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 173 OF 180

 Check : if ( Pcompined < Ppp ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

3.4 MEMBER TO END PLATE WELD

Page 4-120, Ref[1]
W1 req'd = Px/ 0.928 (2*PI*R) = 2040.0 / 0.928 (( 2 x 3.1416 x 800 ))
= 0.44 in/16 = 0.7 mm

Check : if ( w1required < w1 ) "OK","USE GROOVE WELD" = OK

3.6 END PLATE DESIGN

Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]
Pn = Px / n = 2040.0 / 24 = 85.0 mm
Pe = ex - (db/4) -0.707 w = 60.0 - 7.5 - 8 = 44.0 mm Efective bolt distance.
Me = Pn x P e = 85.0 x 44.0 = 3741.4 kn-mm

Required plate thickness

tpl Req = √6Me/(0.75xFyxLn)
=√ 6 x 3741.4 / ( 0.75 x 0.345 x 120 ) = 26.8 mm

tpl Req = 27 mm

Check : if ( tpl Req < tpl ) "OK","Not OK" = OK

4.0 DESIGN SUMMARY

(See Fig-01)

PIPE800X25
bp = 1060 mm
ts1 = 25 mm
by = 130 mm
tpl = 40 mm
θ1 (b-a) = 15 deg
θ2 (stif-a) = 30 deg
END OF DESIGN

db = 30 mm
dh = 32 mm
n = 24 Nos.
ey = 70 mm
ex = 60 mm
g = 920 mm
p = 130 mm
Ln = 120 mm
w1 = 12 mm
w2 = 12 mm
Bolt Type = X (N, X, or SC)

END OF DESIGN

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 174 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 175 OF 180
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 176 OF 180
 ok
ok

ok
ok

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 177 OF 180

 Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in tension area

Bolt number in shear area

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 178 OF 180

 Page 4-116 to 125, Ref[1]

Efective bolt distance.

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 179 OF 180

Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) 180 OF 180