Calculation

Referen
ce

Design of a Rigid Column Bracket ( Bolted )

254 x 254 x 132 kg ( Grade S355 )

eh = 220

tf = 25.3 mm

V = 200 kN

Hg = 400

H = 70 kN

bf = 255.9

hg = 170

Bg = 230

ev = 320

Lg = 282.95

tg = 20

Output

Referen
ce

Calculation

Output

Analysis of bolt group

Second moment of area of bolt group about the centroidal
y-y axis
Iy = 4( 80 + 160 ) = 128 x 10 mm
Second moment of area of the bolt group about the
centroidal z-z axis
Iz = 10( 70 ) = 49 x 10 mm
Second moment of area of the bolt group about the
centroidal polar axis x-x
Ix = Iy + Iz = ( 128 + 49 ) x 10 = 177 x 10 mm
Maximum vector force ( z-z axis direction )
Fz = (V / nb) + [(Veh + Hev) yn / Ix ]
= ( 200/10 ) + [((200 x 220) + (70 x 320))70] / 177 x
10 = 26.26 kN
Maximum vector force ( y-y axis direction )
Fy = (H / nb) + [(Veh + Hev)zn / Ix ]
= ( 70/10 ) + [((200 x 220) + (70 x 320))160] / 177 x
10 = 60.02 kN
Thus, the design force on the bolt
Fr,Ed = (Fz + Fy ) = (26.26) + (60.02) = 65.51 kN

Calculation

Referen
ce

Output

Bolt resistance
Resistance of M30 Class 4.6 bolts in single shear
EC3-1-8
T3.4
EC3-1-8
T3.1

For Grade 4.6 bolts, At = As = 561 mm , fub = 400 N/mm

and v = 0.6
Fv,Rd = ( 0.6Asfub ) / M2
= [(0.6)(561)(400)] / 1.25 = 107712 N = 107.71 kN
OK

Fr,Ed = 65.51 kN < Fv,Rd = 107.71 kN

Annex A4

EC3-1-8
T3.4

EC3-1-8
T3.4

However the recommended maximum bolt diameter for a

column flange width of 254 mm is 24 mm. Use higher
class of bolt
Therefore, use M20 Class 8.8 bolts not preloaded, the
resistance in single shear

For Grade 8.8 bolts, At = As = 245 mm , fub = 800 N/mm

and v = 0.6
Fv,Rd = ( 0.6Asfub ) / M2
= [(0.6)(245)(800)] / 1.25 = 948080 N = 94.08 kN
EC3-1-8
T3.4

Fr,Ed = 65.51 kN < Fv,Rd = 94.08 kN

Resistance of M20 Class 8.8 bolts in bearing on the gusset

plate
t = 10 mm
d = 40/( 3x 22 ) = 0.61
fub / fu = 800 / 510 = 1.57 > d
Therefore, b = 0.61

OK

2.8e2 / do 1.7 = [(2.8 x 58 ) / 22] 1.7 = 5.68 > 2.5

Calculation

Referen
ce
EC3-1-8
3.9.1(2)

Output

Therefore, k1 = 2.5
Thus,
Fb,Rd = (k1bfudt) / M2
= ( 2.5 x 0.61 x 510 x 20 x 10 )/ 1.25 = 124440 N =
124.44 kN
Fb,Rd = 124.44 kN > Fr,Ed = 65.51 kN
Bolt slip resistance

EC3-1-8
3.9.1(2)

EC3-1-8
T3.6
EC3-1-8
T3.7

Using pre-loaded M22 Class 10.9 bolts

Fp,C = 0.7 x 800 x245 = 137200 N = 137.20 kN
ks = 1.0

= 0.5

EC3-1-8
2.2(2)

M3 = 1.1
EC3-1-8
3.9.1(1)

Fs,Rd = (1.0 x 0.5 x 137.20 )/ 1.1 = 62.36 kN

Fs,Rd = 62.36 kN < Fr,Ed = 65.51 kN

Therefore, try another bolt

NOT
OK

Referen
ce

Calculation

Output

Structura
l Design
of
Steelwor
k to EN
1994 and
1994
Third
Edition
by
Lawrence
Martin
and John
Purkiss

To determine the thickness of the gusset plate for the

bolted joint
Lg = 225 + [(225.9 140 ) / 2] = 282.95 mm
Sg = 150 + [(255.9 140 ) / 2] = 207.95 mm
Width of gusset plate perpendicular to the free edge
Bg = Lg /[(Lg / Hg) + 1]^0.5 = 282.95 / [(282.95 / 400) +
1]^0.5
= 231.00 mm
Replace the term with VSg + Hhg, the thickness of the
gusset plate Grade S355
tg = [2(VSg + Hhg) / (fyBg / M1)] + (Bg / 80)
= [(2((180 x 207.95) + (50 x 150))) x 10 /((355 x
230)/1] + (230/80)
= 7.66 mm
Therefore, use a 10 mm thick plate of Grade S355
Check for the slenderness ratio of the gusset plate
Ig/ig = 2(3^0.5)(Bg/tg) = 2(3^0.5)(230/10) = 79.67 < 185,
the limit of the slenderness ratio for the application of the
theory.

Design of a Rigid Column Bracket ( Bolted )

203 x 203 x 127 kg ( Grade S355 )

eh = 230

tf = 30.1 mm

V = 210 kN

Hg = 400

H = 80 kN

bf = 255.9

hg = 180

Bg = 230

ev = 330

Lg = 282.95

tg = 30

Referen
ce

Calculation

Analysis of bolt group

Second moment of area of bolt group about the centroidal
y-y axis
Iy = 4( 80 + 160 ) = 128 x 10 mm
Second moment of area of the bolt group about the
centroidal z-z axis
Iz = 10( 70 ) = 49 x 10 mm
Second moment of area of the bolt group about the
centroidal polar axis x-x
Ix = Iy + Iz = ( 128 + 49 ) x 10 = 177 x 10 mm
Maximum vector force ( z-z axis direction )
Fz = (V / nb) + [(Veh + Hev) yn / Ix ]
= ( 210/10 ) + [((210 x 230) + (80 x 330))70] / 177 x
10 = 29.54 kN
Maximum vector force ( y-y axis direction )
Fy = (H / nb) + [(Veh + Hev)zn / Ix ]
= ( 80/10 ) + [((210 x 230) + (80 x 330))160] / 177 x
10 = 67.53 kN
Thus, the design force on the bolt
Fr,Ed = (Fz + Fy ) = (29.54) + (67.53) = 73.71 kN

Output

Referen
ce

Calculation

Output

Bolt resistance
Resistance of M30 Class 4.6 bolts in single shear
EC3-1-8
T3.4
EC3-1-8
T3.1

For Grade 4.6 bolts, At = As = 561 mm , fub = 400 N/mm

and v = 0.6
Fv,Rd = ( 0.6Asfub ) / M2
= [(0.6)(561)(400)] / 1.25 = 107712 N = 107.71 kN
OK

Fr,Ed = 65.51 kN < Fv,Rd = 107.71 kN

Annex A4

EC3-1-8
T3.4

EC3-1-8
T3.4

However the recommended maximum bolt diameter for a

column flange width of 203 mm is 24 mm. Use higher
class of bolt
Therefore, use M20 Class 8.8 bolts not preloaded, the
resistance in single shear

For Grade 8.8 bolts, At = As = 245 mm , fub = 800 N/mm

and v = 0.6
Fv,Rd = ( 0.6Asfub ) / M2
= [(0.6)(245)(800)] / 1.25 = 948080 N = 94.08 kN
EC3-1-8
T3.4

Fr,Ed = 65.51 kN < Fv,Rd = 94.08 kN

Resistance of M20 Class 8.8 bolts in bearing on the gusset

plate
t = 10 mm
d = 40/( 3x 22 ) = 0.61
fub / fu = 800 / 510 = 1.57 > d
Therefore, b = 0.61
2.8e2 / do 1.7 = [(2.8 x 58 ) / 22] 1.7 = 5.68 > 2.5

OK

Referen
ce

Calculation

Output

EC3-1-8
3.9.1(2)

Therefore, k1 = 2.5
Thus,
Fb,Rd = (k1bfudt) / M2
= ( 2.5 x 0.61 x 510 x 20 x 10 )/ 1.25 = 124440 N =
124.44 kN
Fb,Rd = 124.44 kN > Fr,Ed = 65.51 kN
Bolt slip resistance

EC3-1-8
3.9.1(2)

EC3-1-8
T3.6
EC3-1-8
T3.7

Using pre-loaded M22 Class 10.9 bolts

Fp,C = 0.7 x 800 x245 = 137200 N = 137.20 kN
ks = 1.0

= 0.5

EC3-1-8
2.2(2)

M3 = 1.1
EC3-1-8
3.9.1(1)

Fs,Rd = (1.0 x 0.5 x 137.20 )/ 1.1 = 62.36 kN

Fs,Rd = 62.36 kN < Fr,Ed = 65.51 kN

Therefore, try another bolt

NOT
OK

Referen
ce
Structura
l Design
of
Steelwor
k to EN
1994 and
1994
Third
Edition
by
Lawrence
Martin
and John
Purkiss

Calculation

To determine the thickness of the gusset plate for the

bolted joint
Lg = 225 + [(225.9 140 ) / 2] = 282.95 mm
Sg = 150 + [(255.9 140 ) / 2] = 207.95 mm
Width of gusset plate perpendicular to the free edge
Bg = Lg /[(Lg / Hg) + 1]^0.5 = 282.95 / [(282.95 / 400) +
1]^0.5
= 231.00 mm
Replace the term with VSg + Hhg, the thickness of the
gusset plate Grade S355
tg = [2(VSg + Hhg) / (fyBg / M1)] + (Bg / 80)
= [(2((180 x 207.95) + (50 x 150))) x 10 /((355 x
230)/1] + (230/80)
= 7.66 mm
Therefore, use a 10 mm thick plate of Grade S355
Check for the slenderness ratio of the gusset plate
Ig/ig = 2(3^0.5)(Bg/tg) = 2(3^0.5)(230/10) = 79.67 < 185,
the limit of the slenderness ratio for the application of the
theory.

Output

Design of a Rigid Column Bracket ( Bolted )

203 x 203 x 86 kg ( Grade S355 )

eh = 240

tf = 20.5 mm

V = 220 kN

Hg = 400

H = 90 kN

bf = 255.9

hg = 190

Bg = 230

ev = 340

Lg = 282.95

tg = 40

Referen
ce

Calculation

Output

Analysis of bolt group

Second moment of area of bolt group about the centroidal
y-y axis
Iy = 4( 80 + 160 ) = 128 x 10 mm
Second moment of area of the bolt group about the
centroidal z-z axis
Iz = 10( 70 ) = 49 x 10 mm
Second moment of area of the bolt group about the
centroidal polar axis x-x
Ix = Iy + Iz = ( 128 + 49 ) x 10 = 177 x 10 mm
Maximum vector force ( z-z axis direction )
Fz = (V / nb) + [(Veh + Hev) yn / Ix ]
= ( 220/10 ) + [((220 x 240) + (90 x 340))70] / 177 x
10 = 32.98 kN
Maximum vector force ( y-y axis direction )
Fy = (H / nb) + [(Veh + Hev)zn / Ix ]
= ( 90/10 ) + [((220 x 240) + (90 x 340))160] / 177 x
10 = 75.39 kN
Thus, the design force on the bolt
Fr,Ed = (Fz + Fy ) = (32.98) + (75.39) = 82.29 kN

Calculation

Referen
ce

Output

Bolt resistance
Resistance of M30 Class 4.6 bolts in single shear
EC3-1-8
T3.4
EC3-1-8
T3.1

For Grade 4.6 bolts, At = As = 561 mm , fub = 400 N/mm

and v = 0.6
Fv,Rd = ( 0.6Asfub ) / M2
= [(0.6)(561)(400)] / 1.25 = 107712 N = 107.71 kN
OK

Fr,Ed = 65.51 kN < Fv,Rd = 107.71 kN

Annex A4

EC3-1-8
T3.4

EC3-1-8
T3.4

However the recommended maximum bolt diameter for a

column flange width of 203 mm is 24 mm. Use higher
class of bolt
Therefore, use M20 Class 8.8 bolts not preloaded, the
resistance in single shear

For Grade 8.8 bolts, At = As = 245 mm , fub = 800 N/mm

and v = 0.6
Fv,Rd = ( 0.6Asfub ) / M2
= [(0.6)(245)(800)] / 1.25 = 948080 N = 94.08 kN
EC3-1-8
T3.4

Fr,Ed = 65.51 kN < Fv,Rd = 94.08 kN

Resistance of M20 Class 8.8 bolts in bearing on the gusset

plate
t = 10 mm
d = 40/( 3x 22 ) = 0.61
fub / fu = 800 / 510 = 1.57 > d
Therefore, b = 0.61

OK

2.8e2 / do 1.7 = [(2.8 x 58 ) / 22] 1.7 = 5.68 > 2.5

Calculation

Referen
ce
EC3-1-8
3.9.1(2)

Output

Therefore, k1 = 2.5
Thus,
Fb,Rd = (k1bfudt) / M2
= ( 2.5 x 0.61 x 510 x 20 x 10 )/ 1.25 = 124440 N =
124.44 kN
Fb,Rd = 124.44 kN > Fr,Ed = 65.51 kN
Bolt slip resistance

EC3-1-8
3.9.1(2)

EC3-1-8
T3.6
EC3-1-8
T3.7

Using pre-loaded M22 Class 10.9 bolts

Fp,C = 0.7 x 800 x245 = 137200 N = 137.20 kN
ks = 1.0

= 0.5

EC3-1-8
2.2(2)

M3 = 1.1
EC3-1-8
3.9.1(1)

Fs,Rd = (1.0 x 0.5 x 137.20 )/ 1.1 = 62.36 kN

Fs,Rd = 62.36 kN < Fr,Ed = 65.51 kN

Therefore, try another bolt

NOT
OK

Referen
ce

Calculation

Output

Structura
l Design
of
Steelwor
k to EN
1994 and
1994
Third
Edition
by
Lawrence
Martin
and John
Purkiss

To determine the thickness of the gusset plate for the

bolted joint
Lg = 225 + [(225.9 140 ) / 2] = 282.95 mm
Sg = 150 + [(255.9 140 ) / 2] = 207.95 mm
Width of gusset plate perpendicular to the free edge
Bg = Lg /[(Lg / Hg) + 1]^0.5 = 282.95 / [(282.95 / 400) +
1]^0.5
= 231.00 mm
Replace the term with VSg + Hhg, the thickness of the
gusset plate Grade S355
tg = [2(VSg + Hhg) / (fyBg / M1)] + (Bg / 80)
= [(2((180 x 207.95) + (50 x 150))) x 10 /((355 x
230)/1] + (230/80)
= 7.66 mm
Therefore, use a 10 mm thick plate of Grade S355
Check for the slenderness ratio of the gusset plate
Ig/ig = 2(3^0.5)(Bg/tg) = 2(3^0.5)(230/10) = 79.67 < 185,
the limit of the slenderness ratio for the application of the
theory.