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Result Summary - Overall geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.90 PASS
Top Brace - Brace to Gusset geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.63 PASS
Top Brace - Gusset to Column geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.19 PASS
Top Brace - Gusset to Beam geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.84 PASS
Bottom Brace - Brace to Gusset geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.63 PASS
Bottom Brace - Gusset to Column geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.15 PASS
Bottom Brace - Gusset to Beam geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.90 PASS
Beam to Column geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.37 PASS
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Column Section
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Top and bottom brace force Top P top = -45.00 [kips] (T) Bot P bot = -45.00 [kips] (T)
Beam end shear & transfer force Shear R b = 25.00 [kips] Transfer A b = 15.00 [kips]
Refer to AISC 14 th Page 13-4 and Fig. 13-2 for all charts and definitions of variables and symbols shown in calculation below
θ = 45.0 [°]
2
α
D = tan θ + ( )2 = 2.853 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-24
β
α
K' = α ( tan θ + ) = 14.462 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-23
β
α
α = [ K' tan θ + K ( )2 ] / D = 10.503 [in] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-21
β
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Refer to AISC 14 th Page 13-4 and Fig. 13-2 for all charts and definitions of variables and symbols shown in calculation below
θ = 45.0 [°]
2
α
D = tan θ + ( )2 = 2.042 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-24
β
α
K' = α ( tan θ + ) = 12.378 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-23
β
α
α = [ K' tan θ + K ( )2 ] / D = 12.003 [in] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-21
β
Top brace gusset-beam axial force V b-top = = -18.37 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-4
Bot brace gusset-beam axial force V b-bot = = -16.11 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-4
Beam to column shear force V b-c = R b + V b-top - V b-bot = 22.74 [kips] AISC 14 th Page 13-4
Top brace gusset-column axial force H c-top = = -0.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Bot brace gusset-column axial force H c-bot = = -0.39 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Transfer force from adjacent bay A b = from user input = 15.00 [kips]
Beam to column axial force P b-c = ( H c-top + H c-bot ) x -1 - A b = -14.17 [kips] AISC 14 th Page 13-4
This force is not for use in connection calc. It's output here for user input connection forces equilibrium check only.
P bm - Beam member axial force is different from P b-c - Beam to column interface axial force as shown above.
P bm - Beam member axial force is from structural analysis output and cannot be used directly in beam end to column connection design as
this force is interrupted by brace gusset to beam interface force before beam end reaching the column. This force is actually not needed from
user's input for beam end to column connection design.
P b-c - Beam to column interface axial force is calculated from user's input of brace axial forces and trasnfer force using uniform force method.
This force is used in the beam end to column connection design.
P bm - Beam member axial force is not needed for the beam end to column connection design and is calculated here for verification purpose
only. If it matches the structural analysis output, that means equilibrium is reached and user's input of brace axial forces and trasnfer force
are correct.
Top brace axial force P t = from user input = -45.00 [kips] in tension
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Top brace to ver line angle θ t = from user input = 45.0 [°]
Top brace gusset-column axial force H ct = from calc shown above = -0.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Bot brace axial force P b = from user input = -45.00 [kips] in tension
Bot brace to ver line angle θ b = from user input = 45.0 [°]
Bot brace gusset-column axial force H cb = from calc shown above = -0.39 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Top and bottom brace force Top P top = 45.00 [kips] (C) Bot P bot = 45.00 [kips] (C)
Beam end shear & transfer force Shear R b = 25.00 [kips] Transfer A b = 15.00 [kips]
Refer to AISC 14 th Page 13-4 and Fig. 13-2 for all charts and definitions of variables and symbols shown in calculation below
θ = 45.0 [°]
2
α
D = tan θ + ( )2 = 2.853 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-24
β
α
K' = α ( tan θ + ) = 14.462 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-23
β
α 2
α = [ K' tan θ + K ( ) ]/D = 10.503 [in] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-21
β
Refer to AISC 14 th Page 13-4 and Fig. 13-2 for all charts and definitions of variables and symbols shown in calculation below
θ = 45.0 [°]
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2
α
D = tan θ + ( )2 = 2.042 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-24
β
α
K' = α ( tan θ + ) = 12.378 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-23
β
α
α = [ K' tan θ + K ( )2 ] / D = 12.003 [in] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-21
β
Top brace gusset-beam axial force V b-top = = 18.37 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-4
Bot brace gusset-beam axial force V b-bot = = 16.11 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-4
Beam to column shear force V b-c = R b + V b-top - V b-bot = 27.26 [kips] AISC 14 th Page 13-4
Top brace gusset-column axial force H c-top = = 0.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Bot brace gusset-column axial force H c-bot = = 0.39 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Transfer force from adjacent bay A b = from user input = 15.00 [kips]
Beam to column axial force P b-c = ( H c-top + H c-bot ) x -1 - A b = -15.83 [kips] AISC 14 th Page 13-4
This force is not for use in connection calc. It's output here for user input connection forces equilibrium check only.
P bm - Beam member axial force is different from P b-c - Beam to column interface axial force as shown above.
P bm - Beam member axial force is from structural analysis output and cannot be used directly in beam end to column connection design as
this force is interrupted by brace gusset to beam interface force before beam end reaching the column. This force is actually not needed from
user's input for beam end to column connection design.
P b-c - Beam to column interface axial force is calculated from user's input of brace axial forces and trasnfer force using uniform force method.
This force is used in the beam end to column connection design.
P bm - Beam member axial force is not needed for the beam end to column connection design and is calculated here for verification purpose
only. If it matches the structural analysis output, that means equilibrium is reached and user's input of brace axial forces and trasnfer force
are correct.
Top brace axial force P t = from user input = 45.00 [kips] in compression
Top brace to ver line angle θ t = from user input = 45.0 [°]
Top brace gusset-column axial force H ct = from calc shown above = 0.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Bot brace axial force P b = from user input = 45.00 [kips] in compression
Bot brace to ver line angle θ b = from user input = 45.0 [°]
Bot brace gusset-column axial force H cb = from calc shown above = 0.39 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
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Top Brace - Brace to Gusset Sect=WT4X12 P LC1 =-45.00 kips (T) P LC2 =45.00 kips (C) Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
Result Summary geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.63 PASS
Min edge distance allowed L e-min = = 1.000 [in] AISC 14 th Table J3.4
Min edge distance in WT Flange to
Le = = 1.250 [in]
Gusset
> L e-min OK
Min bolt spacing allowed L s-min = 2.667 d b = 2.000 [in] AISC 14th J3.3
Min Bolt spacing in WT Flange to
Ls = = 3.000 [in]
Gusset
> L s-min OK
Brace Force Load Case 1 Sect=WT4X12 P =-45.00 kips (T) ratio = 0.63 PASS
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Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
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Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Bolt spacing & edge distance spacing L s = 3.000 [in] edge distance L e = 1.375 [in]
Interior Bolt
Edge Bolt
Bolt bearing strength for all bolts R n = n in R n-in + n ed R n-ed = 95.43 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
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WT Brace - Bolt Bearing on Gusset Plate ratio = 45.00 / 71.57 = 0.63 PASS
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Bolt spacing & edge distance spacing L s = 3.000 [in] edge distance L e = 1.625 [in]
Interior Bolt
Edge Bolt
Bolt bearing strength for all bolts R n = n in R n-in + n ed R n-ed = 95.43 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
WT Brace Flange - Block Shear - 1-Side Strip ratio = 22.50 / 51.68 = 0.44 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 1.250 [in] e h = 1.375 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 68.90 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 51.68 [kips]
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Gusset Plate - Tensile Yield (Whitmore) ratio = 45.00 / 125.96 = 0.36 PASS
φ Rn = = 125.96 [kips]
Gusset Plate - Tensile Rupture (Whitmore) ratio = 45.00 / 104.46 = 0.43 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Gusset Plate - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 45.00 / 129.80 = 0.35 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in hor dir s h = 3.000 [in] edge dist e h = 1.625 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 173.06 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 129.80 [kips]
Brace Force Load Case 2 Sect=WT4X12 P =45.00 kips (C) ratio = 0.63 PASS
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Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Interior Bolt
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
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WT Brace - Bolt Bearing on Gusset Plate ratio = 45.00 / 71.57 = 0.63 PASS
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Interior Bolt
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
KL
when > 25 , use Chapter E AISC 14 th J4.4 (b)
r
π2 E
Elastic buckling stress Fe = = 367.88 [ksi] AISC 14 th Eq E3-4
( KL/r ) 2
KL E 0.5
when ≤ 4.71 ( ) = 113.43 AISC 14 th E3 (a)
r Fy
( Fy / F e )
Critical stress F cr = 0.658 Fy = 47.24 [ksi] AISC 14 th Eq E3-2
φ Rn = = 118.99 [kips]
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Top Brace - Gusset to Column End Plate Connection Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
Result Summary geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.19 PASS
Min edge distance allowed L e-min = = 1.000 [in] AISC 14 th Table J3.4
Min edge distance in End Plate to
Le = = 1.375 [in]
Column Web
> L e-min OK
Min bolt spacing allowed L s-min = 2.667 d b = 2.000 [in] AISC 14th J3.3
Min Bolt spacing in End Plate to
Ls = = 3.000 [in]
Column Web
> L s-min OK
Min fillet weld size allowed w min = = 0.188 [in] AISC 14 th Table J2.4
> w min OK
Min fillet weld length allowed L min = 4 x w = 1.250 [in] AISC 14 th J2.2b
> L min OK
Brace Force Load Case 1 Gusset plate t=0.375 P =-45.00 kips (T) ratio = 0.19 PASS
φ Rn = = 74.53 [kips]
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φ Rn = = 72.67 [kips]
φ Rn = = 64.69 [kips]
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
φ Rn = = 43.88 [kips]
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End Plate - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 13.44 / 124.31 = 0.11 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 4.000 [in] s h = 3.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 1.375 [in] e h = 1.375 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 165.75 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 124.31 [kips]
End Plate - Block Shear - 2-Side Strip ratio = 13.44 / 101.46 = 0.13 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 4.000 [in] s h = 3.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 1.375 [in] e h = 1.375 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 135.28 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 101.46 [kips]
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End Plate - Bolt Bearing on End Plate ratio = 13.44 / 71.57 = 0.19 PASS
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Bolt spacing & edge distance spacing L s = 3.000 [in] edge distance L e = 1.375 [in]
Interior Bolt
Edge Bolt
Bolt bearing strength for all bolts R n = n in R n-in + n ed R n-ed = 95.43 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
End Plate / Column - Bolt Shear ratio = 13.44 / 71.57 = 0.19 PASS
Bolt shear stress grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
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End Plate / Column - Bolt Bearing on Column ratio = 13.44 / 71.57 = 0.19 PASS
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Interior Bolt
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
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Bolt Tensile Prying Action on End Plate ratio = 0.11 / 7.06 = 0.02 PASS
Nominal tensile/shear stress F nt = 90.0 [ksi] F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 0.750 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 0.813 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt tensile force per bolt in demand T = from calc shown below = 0.11 [kips]
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Gusset Plate to End Plate Weld Strength ratio = 2.03 / 10.97 = 0.19 PASS
Gusset-end plate fillet weld length L = weld length tributary to bolt group = 6.625 [in]
Weld stress combined - max f max = ( f 2a + f 2v ) 0.5 = 2.030 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11
fa
Weld stress load angle θ = tan -1 ( ) = 1.9 [°]
fv
Electrode strength F EXX = 70.0 [ksi] strength coeff C 1 = 1.00 AISC 14 th Table 8-3
Load angle coefficient C 2 = ( 1 + 0.5 sin 1.5 θ ) = 1.00 AISC 14 th Page 8-9
Fillet weld shear strength R n-w = 0.6 (C 1 x 70 ksi) 0.707 w n C 2 = 18.614 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-1
Base metal - gusset plate thickness t = 0.375 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal shear rupture R n-b = 0.6 F u t = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq J4-4
Double fillet linear shear strength R n = min ( R n-w , R n-b ) = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-2
φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]
Brace Force Load Case 2 Gusset plate t=0.375 P =45.00 kips (C) ratio = 0.19 PASS
φ Rn = = 74.53 [kips]
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φ Rn = = 72.67 [kips]
φ Rn = = 64.69 [kips]
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
φ Rn = = 43.88 [kips]
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End Plate - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 13.44 / 124.31 = 0.11 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 4.000 [in] s h = 3.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 1.375 [in] e h = 1.375 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 165.75 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 124.31 [kips]
End Plate - Block Shear - 2-Side Strip ratio = 13.44 / 101.46 = 0.13 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 4.000 [in] s h = 3.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 1.375 [in] e h = 1.375 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 135.28 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 101.46 [kips]
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End Plate - Bolt Bearing on End Plate ratio = 13.44 / 71.57 = 0.19 PASS
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Bolt spacing & edge distance spacing L s = 3.000 [in] edge distance L e = 1.375 [in]
Interior Bolt
Edge Bolt
Bolt bearing strength for all bolts R n = n in R n-in + n ed R n-ed = 95.43 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
End Plate / Column - Bolt Shear ratio = 13.44 / 71.57 = 0.19 PASS
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
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End Plate / Column - Bolt Bearing on Column ratio = 13.44 / 71.57 = 0.19 PASS
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Interior Bolt
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
Gusset Plate to End Plate Weld Strength ratio = 2.03 / 10.97 = 0.18 PASS
Gusset-end plate fillet weld length L = weld length tributary to bolt group = 6.625 [in]
Electrode strength F EXX = 70.0 [ksi] strength coeff C 1 = 1.00 AISC 14 th Table 8-3
Load angle coefficient C 2 = ( 1 + 0.5 sin 1.5 θ ) = 1.00 AISC 14 th Page 8-9
Fillet weld shear strength R n-w = 0.6 (C 1 x 70 ksi) 0.707 w n C 2 = 18.559 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-1
Base metal - gusset plate thickness t = 0.375 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal shear rupture R n-b = 0.6 F u t = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq J4-4
Double fillet linear shear strength R n = min ( R n-w , R n-b ) = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-2
φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]
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Top Brace - Gusset to Beam Direct Weld Connection Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
Result Summary geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.84 PASS
Min fillet weld size allowed w min = = 0.188 [in] AISC 14 th Table J2.4
> w min OK
Min fillet weld length allowed L min = 4 x w = 1.250 [in] AISC 14 th J2.2b
> L min OK
Brace Force Load Case 1 Gusset plate t=0.375 P =-45.00 kips (T) ratio = 0.84 PASS
φ Rn = = 112.50 [kips]
φ Rn = = 109.69 [kips]
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Gusset Plate - Axial Tensile Yield ratio = 18.37 / 168.75 = 0.11 PASS
φ Rn = = 168.75 [kips]
Gusset Plate - Axial Tensile Rupture ratio = 18.37 / 182.81 = 0.10 PASS
Flexural strength required M r = from gusset interface forces calc = 6.70 [kip-ft]
Axial strength available P c = from axial tensile yield check = 168.75 [kips]
Axial strength required P r = from gusset interface forces calc = 18.37 [kips]
Shear strength required V r = from gusset interface forces calc = 31.38 [kips]
Vr Pr Mr
Flexural yield interaction ratio = ( )2 + ( + )2 = 0.17 AISC 14 th Eq 10-5
Vc Pc Mc
< 1.0 OK
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Flexural strength required M r = from gusset interface forces calc = 6.70 [kip-ft]
Axial strength available P c = from axial tensile rupture check = 182.81 [kips]
Axial strength required P r = from gusset interface forces calc = 18.37 [kips]
Shear strength required V r = from gusset interface forces calc = 31.38 [kips]
Vr Pr Mr
Flexural rupture interaction ratio = ( )2 + ( + )2 = 0.16 AISC 14 th Eq 10-5
Vc Pc Mc
< 1.0 OK
M
Weld stress from moment force fb = = 4.824 [kip/in]
L /6
2
2 0.5
Weld stress combined - max f max = [ (f a - f b ) + f 2v ] = 7.363 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11
Electrode strength F EXX = 70.0 [ksi] strength coeff C 1 = 1.00 AISC 14 th Table 8-3
Load angle coefficient C 2 = ( 1 + 0.5 sin 1.5 θ ) = 1.43 AISC 14 th Page 8-9
Fillet weld shear strength R n-w = 0.6 (C 1 x 70 ksi) 0.707 w n C 2 = 26.543 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-1
Base metal - gusset plate thickness t = 0.375 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal shear rupture R n-b = 0.6 F u t = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq J4-4
Double fillet linear shear strength R n = min ( R n-w , R n-b ) = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-2
φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]
When gusset plate is directly welded to beam or column, apply 1.25 ductility factor
AISC 14 th Page 13-11
to allow adequate force redistribution in the weld group
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Refer to AISC DG29 Fig. B-1 for formula below to calculate gusset edge equivalent normal force
Gusset plate corner clip clip = from user input = 0.750 [in]
Distance from normal force applied
l N = 0.5 l b + clip = 8.462 [in]
point to member end
Beam web local yielding strength R n = F y t w ( 2.5 k + l b ) = 224.55 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J10-3
Brace Force Load Case 2 Gusset plate t=0.375 P =45.00 kips (C) ratio = 0.49 PASS
φ Rn = = 112.50 [kips]
φ Rn = = 109.69 [kips]
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φ Rn = = 168.75 [kips]
Flexural strength required M r = from gusset interface forces calc = 6.70 [kip-ft]
Axial strength available P c = from axial tensile yield check = 168.75 [kips]
Axial strength required P r = from gusset interface forces calc = 18.37 [kips]
Shear strength required V r = from gusset interface forces calc = 31.38 [kips]
Vr Pr Mr
Flexural yield interaction ratio = ( )2 + ( + )2 = 0.17 AISC 14 th Eq 10-5
Vc Pc Mc
< 1.0 OK
Flexural strength required M r = from gusset interface forces calc = 6.70 [kip-ft]
Shear strength required V r = from gusset interface forces calc = 31.38 [kips]
Vr 2
Mr 2
Flexural rupture interaction ratio = ( ) +( ) = 0.11 AISC 14 th Eq 10-5
Vc Mc
< 1.0 OK
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Weld stress from moment force fb = = 4.824 [kip/in]
L /6
2
Weld stress combined - max f max = [ (f a - f b ) 2 + f 2v ] 0.5 = 4.332 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11
Electrode strength F EXX = 70.0 [ksi] strength coeff C 1 = 1.00 AISC 14 th Table 8-3
Load angle coefficient C 2 = ( 1 + 0.5 sin 1.5 θ ) = 1.29 AISC 14 th Page 8-9
Fillet weld shear strength R n-w = 0.6 (C 1 x 70 ksi) 0.707 w n C 2 = 23.871 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-1
Base metal - gusset plate thickness t = 0.375 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal shear rupture R n-b = 0.6 F u t = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq J4-4
Double fillet linear shear strength R n = min ( R n-w , R n-b ) = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-2
φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]
When gusset plate is directly welded to beam or column, apply 1.25 ductility factor
AISC 14 th Page 13-11
to allow adequate force redistribution in the weld group
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Refer to AISC DG29 Fig. B-1 for formula below to calculate gusset edge equivalent normal force
Gusset plate corner clip clip = from user input = 0.750 [in]
Distance from normal force applied
l N = 0.5 l b + clip = 8.462 [in]
point to member end
Beam web local yielding strength R n = F y t w ( 2.5 k + l b ) = 224.55 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J10-3
Refer to AISC DG29 Fig. B-1 for formula below to calculate gusset edge equivalent normal force
Gusset plate corner clip clip = from user input = 0.750 [in]
Distance from normal force applied
l N = 0.5 l b + clip = 8.462 [in]
point to member end
2
lb tw
Beam web local crippling strength R n = 0.8 t w [1+3 ( ) 1.5 ] x = 229.47 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J10-4
d tf
E F y t f 0.5
( )
tw
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th J10.3
φR n = = 172.10 [kips]
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Bottom Brace - Brace to Gusset Sect=WT4X12 P LC1 =-45.00 kips (T) P LC2 =45.00 kips (C) Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
Result Summary geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.63 PASS
Min edge distance allowed L e-min = = 1.000 [in] AISC 14 th Table J3.4
Min edge distance in WT Flange to
Le = = 1.250 [in]
Gusset
> L e-min OK
Min bolt spacing allowed L s-min = 2.667 d b = 2.000 [in] AISC 14th J3.3
Min Bolt spacing in WT Flange to
Ls = = 3.000 [in]
Gusset
> L s-min OK
Brace Force Load Case 1 Sect=WT4X12 P =-45.00 kips (T) ratio = 0.63 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
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Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Bolt spacing & edge distance spacing L s = 3.000 [in] edge distance L e = 1.375 [in]
Interior Bolt
Edge Bolt
Bolt bearing strength for all bolts R n = n in R n-in + n ed R n-ed = 95.43 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
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WT Brace - Bolt Bearing on Gusset Plate ratio = 45.00 / 71.57 = 0.63 PASS
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Bolt spacing & edge distance spacing L s = 3.000 [in] edge distance L e = 1.625 [in]
Interior Bolt
Edge Bolt
Bolt bearing strength for all bolts R n = n in R n-in + n ed R n-ed = 95.43 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
WT Brace Flange - Block Shear - 1-Side Strip ratio = 22.50 / 51.68 = 0.44 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 1.250 [in] e h = 1.375 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 68.90 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 51.68 [kips]
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Gusset Plate - Tensile Yield (Whitmore) ratio = 45.00 / 125.96 = 0.36 PASS
φ Rn = = 125.96 [kips]
Gusset Plate - Tensile Rupture (Whitmore) ratio = 45.00 / 104.46 = 0.43 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Gusset Plate - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 45.00 / 129.80 = 0.35 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in hor dir s h = 3.000 [in] edge dist e h = 1.625 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 173.06 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 129.80 [kips]
Brace Force Load Case 2 Sect=WT4X12 P =45.00 kips (C) ratio = 0.63 PASS
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Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Interior Bolt
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
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WT Brace - Bolt Bearing on Gusset Plate ratio = 45.00 / 71.57 = 0.63 PASS
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Interior Bolt
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
KL
when > 25 , use Chapter E AISC 14 th J4.4 (b)
r
π2 E
Elastic buckling stress Fe = = 367.88 [ksi] AISC 14 th Eq E3-4
( KL/r ) 2
KL E 0.5
when ≤ 4.71 ( ) = 113.43 AISC 14 th E3 (a)
r Fy
( Fy / F e )
Critical stress F cr = 0.658 Fy = 47.24 [ksi] AISC 14 th Eq E3-2
φ Rn = = 118.99 [kips]
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Bottom Brace - Gusset to Column End Plate Connection Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
Result Summary geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.15 PASS
Min edge distance allowed L e-min = = 1.000 [in] AISC 14 th Table J3.4
Min edge distance in End Plate to
Le = = 1.375 [in]
Column Web
> L e-min OK
Min bolt spacing allowed L s-min = 2.667 d b = 2.000 [in] AISC 14th J3.3
Min Bolt spacing in End Plate to
Ls = = 3.000 [in]
Column Web
> L s-min OK
Min fillet weld size allowed w min = = 0.188 [in] AISC 14 th Table J2.4
> w min OK
Min fillet weld length allowed L min = 4 x w = 1.250 [in] AISC 14 th J2.2b
> L min OK
Brace Force Load Case 1 Gusset plate t=0.375 P =-45.00 kips (T) ratio = 0.15 PASS
φ Rn = = 108.28 [kips]
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φ Rn = = 105.57 [kips]
φ Rn = = 98.44 [kips]
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
φ Rn = = 67.18 [kips]
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End Plate - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 15.71 / 170.93 = 0.09 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 4.000 [in] s h = 3.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 1.375 [in] e h = 1.375 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 227.91 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 170.93 [kips]
End Plate - Block Shear - 2-Side Strip ratio = 15.71 / 148.08 = 0.11 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 4.000 [in] s h = 3.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 1.375 [in] e h = 1.375 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 197.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 148.08 [kips]
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End Plate - Bolt Bearing on End Plate ratio = 15.71 / 107.35 = 0.15 PASS
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Bolt spacing & edge distance spacing L s = 3.000 [in] edge distance L e = 1.375 [in]
Interior Bolt
Edge Bolt
Bolt bearing strength for all bolts R n = n in R n-in + n ed R n-ed = 143.14 [kips]
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
End Plate / Column - Bolt Shear ratio = 15.71 / 107.35 = 0.15 PASS
Bolt shear stress grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
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End Plate / Column - Bolt Bearing on Column ratio = 15.71 / 107.35 = 0.15 PASS
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Interior Bolt
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
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Bolt Tensile Prying Action on End Plate ratio = 0.07 / 7.18 = 0.01 PASS
Nominal tensile/shear stress F nt = 90.0 [ksi] F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 0.750 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 0.813 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt tensile force per bolt in demand T = from calc shown below = 0.07 [kips]
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Gusset Plate to End Plate Weld Strength ratio = 1.63 / 10.97 = 0.15 PASS
Gusset-end plate fillet weld length L = weld length tributary to bolt group = 9.625 [in]
Weld stress combined - max f max = ( f 2a + f 2v ) 0.5 = 1.633 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11
fa
Weld stress load angle θ = tan -1 ( ) = 1.4 [°]
fv
Electrode strength F EXX = 70.0 [ksi] strength coeff C 1 = 1.00 AISC 14 th Table 8-3
Load angle coefficient C 2 = ( 1 + 0.5 sin 1.5 θ ) = 1.00 AISC 14 th Page 8-9
Fillet weld shear strength R n-w = 0.6 (C 1 x 70 ksi) 0.707 w n C 2 = 18.595 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-1
Base metal - gusset plate thickness t = 0.375 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal shear rupture R n-b = 0.6 F u t = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq J4-4
Double fillet linear shear strength R n = min ( R n-w , R n-b ) = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-2
φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]
Brace Force Load Case 2 Gusset plate t=0.375 P =45.00 kips (C) ratio = 0.15 PASS
φ Rn = = 108.28 [kips]
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φ Rn = = 105.57 [kips]
φ Rn = = 98.44 [kips]
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
φ Rn = = 67.18 [kips]
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End Plate - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 15.71 / 170.93 = 0.09 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 4.000 [in] s h = 3.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 1.375 [in] e h = 1.375 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 227.91 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 170.93 [kips]
End Plate - Block Shear - 2-Side Strip ratio = 15.71 / 148.08 = 0.11 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 4.000 [in] s h = 3.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 1.375 [in] e h = 1.375 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 197.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 148.08 [kips]
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End Plate - Bolt Bearing on End Plate ratio = 15.71 / 107.35 = 0.15 PASS
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Bolt spacing & edge distance spacing L s = 3.000 [in] edge distance L e = 1.375 [in]
Interior Bolt
Edge Bolt
Bolt bearing strength for all bolts R n = n in R n-in + n ed R n-ed = 143.14 [kips]
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
End Plate / Column - Bolt Shear ratio = 15.71 / 107.35 = 0.15 PASS
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
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End Plate / Column - Bolt Bearing on Column ratio = 15.71 / 107.35 = 0.15 PASS
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Interior Bolt
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
Gusset Plate to End Plate Weld Strength ratio = 1.63 / 10.97 = 0.15 PASS
Gusset-end plate fillet weld length L = weld length tributary to bolt group = 9.625 [in]
Electrode strength F EXX = 70.0 [ksi] strength coeff C 1 = 1.00 AISC 14 th Table 8-3
Load angle coefficient C 2 = ( 1 + 0.5 sin 1.5 θ ) = 1.00 AISC 14 th Page 8-9
Fillet weld shear strength R n-w = 0.6 (C 1 x 70 ksi) 0.707 w n C 2 = 18.559 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-1
Base metal - gusset plate thickness t = 0.375 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal shear rupture R n-b = 0.6 F u t = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq J4-4
Double fillet linear shear strength R n = min ( R n-w , R n-b ) = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-2
φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]
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Bottom Brace - Gusset to Beam Direct Weld Connection Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
Result Summary geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.90 PASS
Min fillet weld size allowed w min = = 0.188 [in] AISC 14 th Table J2.4
> w min OK
Min fillet weld length allowed L min = 4 x w = 1.250 [in] AISC 14 th J2.2b
> L min OK
Brace Force Load Case 1 Gusset plate t=0.375 P =-45.00 kips (T) ratio = 0.90 PASS
φ Rn = = 112.50 [kips]
φ Rn = = 109.69 [kips]
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Gusset Plate - Axial Tensile Yield ratio = 16.11 / 168.75 = 0.10 PASS
φ Rn = = 168.75 [kips]
Gusset Plate - Axial Tensile Rupture ratio = 16.11 / 182.81 = 0.09 PASS
Flexural strength required M r = from gusset interface forces calc = 7.89 [kip-ft]
Axial strength available P c = from axial tensile yield check = 168.75 [kips]
Axial strength required P r = from gusset interface forces calc = 16.11 [kips]
Shear strength required V r = from gusset interface forces calc = 31.43 [kips]
Vr Pr Mr
Flexural yield interaction ratio = ( )2 + ( + )2 = 0.18 AISC 14 th Eq 10-5
Vc Pc Mc
< 1.0 OK
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Flexural strength required M r = from gusset interface forces calc = 7.89 [kip-ft]
Axial strength available P c = from axial tensile rupture check = 182.81 [kips]
Axial strength required P r = from gusset interface forces calc = 16.11 [kips]
Shear strength required V r = from gusset interface forces calc = 31.43 [kips]
Vr Pr Mr
Flexural rupture interaction ratio = ( )2 + ( + )2 = 0.17 AISC 14 th Eq 10-5
Vc Pc Mc
< 1.0 OK
M
Weld stress from moment force fb = = 5.681 [kip/in]
L /6
2
2 0.5
Weld stress combined - max f max = [ (f a - f b ) + f 2v ] = 7.940 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11
Electrode strength F EXX = 70.0 [ksi] strength coeff C 1 = 1.00 AISC 14 th Table 8-3
Load angle coefficient C 2 = ( 1 + 0.5 sin 1.5 θ ) = 1.44 AISC 14 th Page 8-9
Fillet weld shear strength R n-w = 0.6 (C 1 x 70 ksi) 0.707 w n C 2 = 26.725 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-1
Base metal - gusset plate thickness t = 0.375 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal shear rupture R n-b = 0.6 F u t = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq J4-4
Double fillet linear shear strength R n = min ( R n-w , R n-b ) = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-2
φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]
When gusset plate is directly welded to beam or column, apply 1.25 ductility factor
AISC 14 th Page 13-11
to allow adequate force redistribution in the weld group
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Refer to AISC DG29 Fig. B-1 for formula below to calculate gusset edge equivalent normal force
Gusset plate corner clip clip = from user input = 0.750 [in]
Distance from normal force applied
l N = 0.5 l b + clip = 8.462 [in]
point to member end
Beam web local yielding strength R n = F y t w ( 2.5 k + l b ) = 224.55 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J10-3
Brace Force Load Case 2 Gusset plate t=0.375 P =45.00 kips (C) ratio = 0.59 PASS
φ Rn = = 112.50 [kips]
φ Rn = = 109.69 [kips]
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φ Rn = = 168.75 [kips]
Flexural strength required M r = from gusset interface forces calc = 7.89 [kip-ft]
Axial strength available P c = from axial tensile yield check = 168.75 [kips]
Axial strength required P r = from gusset interface forces calc = 16.11 [kips]
Shear strength required V r = from gusset interface forces calc = 31.43 [kips]
Vr Pr Mr
Flexural yield interaction ratio = ( )2 + ( + )2 = 0.18 AISC 14 th Eq 10-5
Vc Pc Mc
< 1.0 OK
Flexural strength required M r = from gusset interface forces calc = 7.89 [kip-ft]
Shear strength required V r = from gusset interface forces calc = 31.43 [kips]
Vr 2
Mr 2
Flexural rupture interaction ratio = ( ) +( ) = 0.13 AISC 14 th Eq 10-5
Vc Mc
< 1.0 OK
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Weld stress from moment force fb = = 5.681 [kip/in]
L /6
2
Weld stress combined - max f max = [ (f a - f b ) 2 + f 2v ] 0.5 = 5.142 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11
Electrode strength F EXX = 70.0 [ksi] strength coeff C 1 = 1.00 AISC 14 th Table 8-3
Load angle coefficient C 2 = ( 1 + 0.5 sin 1.5 θ ) = 1.35 AISC 14 th Page 8-9
Fillet weld shear strength R n-w = 0.6 (C 1 x 70 ksi) 0.707 w n C 2 = 25.092 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-1
Base metal - gusset plate thickness t = 0.375 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal shear rupture R n-b = 0.6 F u t = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq J4-4
Double fillet linear shear strength R n = min ( R n-w , R n-b ) = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-2
φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]
When gusset plate is directly welded to beam or column, apply 1.25 ductility factor
AISC 14 th Page 13-11
to allow adequate force redistribution in the weld group
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Refer to AISC DG29 Fig. B-1 for formula below to calculate gusset edge equivalent normal force
Gusset plate corner clip clip = from user input = 0.750 [in]
Distance from normal force applied
l N = 0.5 l b + clip = 8.462 [in]
point to member end
Beam web local yielding strength R n = F y t w ( 2.5 k + l b ) = 224.55 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J10-3
Refer to AISC DG29 Fig. B-1 for formula below to calculate gusset edge equivalent normal force
Gusset plate corner clip clip = from user input = 0.750 [in]
Distance from normal force applied
l N = 0.5 l b + clip = 8.462 [in]
point to member end
2
lb tw
Beam web local crippling strength R n = 0.8 t w [1+3 ( ) 1.5 ] x = 229.47 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J10-4
d tf
E F y t f 0.5
( )
tw
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th J10.3
φR n = = 172.10 [kips]
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Result Summary geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.37 PASS
Min edge distance allowed L e-min = = 1.000 [in] AISC 14 th Table J3.4
Min edge distance in End Plate to
Le = = 1.375 [in]
Column Web
> L e-min OK
Min bolt spacing allowed L s-min = 2.667 d b = 2.000 [in] AISC 14th J3.3
Min Bolt spacing in End Plate to
Ls = = 3.000 [in]
Column Web
> L s-min OK
Min fillet weld size allowed w min = = 0.188 [in] AISC 14 th Table J2.4
> w min OK
Min fillet weld length allowed L min = 4 x w = 1.250 [in] AISC 14 th J2.2b
> L min OK
Min fillet weld size allowed w min = = 0.188 [in] AISC 14 th Table J2.4
> w min OK
Min fillet weld length allowed L min = 4 x w = 1.250 [in] AISC 14 th J2.2b
> L min OK
Brace Force Load Case 1 shear V = 22.74 kips axial P = -14.17 kips (T) ratio = 0.33 PASS
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φ Rn = = 95.94 [kips]
φ Rn = = 93.54 [kips]
φ Rn = = 172.13 [kips]
φ Rn = = 167.82 [kips]
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φ Rn = = 138.38 [kips]
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
φ Rn = = 106.12 [kips]
φ Rn = = 75.94 [kips]
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Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
φ Rn = = 54.84 [kips]
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End Plate - Bolt Bearing on End Plate - Vy Vz Combined ratio = 33.80 / 107.35 = 0.31 PASS
The bolt group is oriented so that the shear V y is in ver. direction and the shear V z is in hor. direction
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 0.750 [in] bolt hole dia d bh = 0.813 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
ev eh
Bolt clear dist - bot right corner bolt L cA = min ( , ) - dc = 1.452 [in]
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v eh
Bolt clear dist - right side edge bolt L cB = min ( , ) - dc = 1.452 [in]
sin θ cos θ
ev s h - 0.5d v
Bolt clear dist - bot side edge bolt L cC = min ( , ) - dc = 4.452 [in]
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v s h - 0.5d v
Bolt clear dist - inner edge bolt L cD = min ( , ) - dc = 3.448 [in]
sin θ cos θ
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Number of bolt nA = 1
Bolt tear out strength R n-tA = 1.5 L cA t F u = 53.11 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Number of bolt nB = 2
Bolt tear out strength R n-tB = 1.5 L cB t F u = 53.11 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Number of bolt nC = 1
Bolt tear out strength R n-tC = 1.5 L cC t F u = 162.77 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Number of bolt nD = 2
Bolt tear out strength R n-tD = 1.5 L cD t F u = 126.08 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
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φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
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End Plate - Bolt Bearing on Column Web - Vy Vz Combined ratio = 33.80 / 107.35 = 0.31 PASS
The bolt group is oriented so that the shear V y is in ver. direction and the shear V z is in hor. direction
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 0.750 [in] bolt hole dia d bh = 0.813 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
ev eh
Bolt clear dist - bot right corner bolt L cA = min ( , ) - dc = 1.452 [in]
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v eh
Bolt clear dist - right side edge bolt L cB = min ( , ) - dc = 1.452 [in]
sin θ cos θ
ev s h - 0.5d v
Bolt clear dist - bot side edge bolt L cC = min ( , ) - dc = 4.452 [in]
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v s h - 0.5d v
Bolt clear dist - inner edge bolt L cD = min ( , ) - dc = 3.448 [in]
sin θ cos θ
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Number of bolt nA = 1
Bolt tear out strength R n-tA = 1.5 L cA t F u = 41.78 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Number of bolt nB = 2
Bolt tear out strength R n-tB = 1.5 L cB t F u = 41.78 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Number of bolt nC = 1
Bolt tear out strength R n-tC = 1.5 L cC t F u = 128.04 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Number of bolt nD = 2
Bolt tear out strength R n-tD = 1.5 L cD t F u = 99.19 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
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φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
End Plate - Shear in Vy - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 22.74 / 335.99 = 0.07 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 4.000 [in] s h = 3.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 1.375 [in] e h = 10.525 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 447.98 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 335.99 [kips]
End Plate - Shear in Vy - Block Shear - 2-Side Strip ratio = 22.74 / 313.14 = 0.07 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 4.000 [in] s h = 3.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 1.375 [in] e h = 10.525 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 417.52 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 313.14 [kips]
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End Plate - Shear in Vz - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 25.00 / 166.82 = 0.15 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 3.000 [in] s h = 4.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 10.525 [in] e h = 1.375 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 222.42 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 166.82 [kips]
End Plate - Shear in Vz - Block Shear - 2-Side Strip ratio = 25.00 / 457.95 = 0.05 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 3.000 [in] s h = 4.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 10.525 [in] e h = 1.375 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 610.59 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 457.95 [kips]
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End Plate / Column Web - Bolt Shear ratio = 33.80 / 107.35 = 0.31 PASS
Bolt shear stress grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
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Bolt Tensile Prying Action on End Plate ratio = 2.36 / 7.14 = 0.33 PASS
Nominal tensile/shear stress F nt = 90.0 [ksi] F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 0.750 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 0.813 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt tensile force per bolt in demand T = from calc shown below = 2.36 [kips]
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fa
Weld stress load angle θ = tan -1 ( ) = 29.5 [°]
fv
Electrode strength F EXX = 70.0 [ksi] strength coeff C 1 = 1.00 AISC 14 th Table 8-3
Load angle coefficient C 2 = ( 1 + 0.5 sin 1.5 θ ) = 1.17 AISC 14 th Page 8-9
Fillet weld shear strength R n-w = 0.6 (C 1 x 70 ksi) 0.707 w n C 2 = 21.772 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-1
Base metal - beam flange thickness t = 0.440 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal shear rupture R n-b = 0.6 F u t = 17.160 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq J4-4
Double fillet linear shear strength R n = min ( R n-w , R n-b ) = 17.160 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-2
φ Rn = = 12.870 [kip/in]
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Assume tensile force carried by flange weld and shear force carried by web weld, so there will be no combined
weld tensile/shear stress required
Web weld shear force required V u = from gusset interface force calc = 22.74 [kips]
Electrode strength F EXX = 70.0 [ksi] strength coeff C 1 = 1.00 AISC 14 th Table 8-3
Load angle coefficient C 2 = ( 1 + 0.5 sin 1.5 θ ) = 1.00 AISC 14 th Page 8-9
Fillet weld shear strength R n-w = 0.6 (C 1 x 70 ksi) 0.707 w n C 2 = 18.559 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-1
Base metal - beam web thickness t = 0.260 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal shear rupture R n-b = 0.6 F u t = 10.140 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq J4-4
Double fillet linear shear strength R n = min ( R n-w , R n-b ) = 10.140 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-2
φ Rn = = 7.605 [kip/in]
Brace Force Load Case 2 shear V = 27.26 kips axial P = -15.83 kips (T) ratio = 0.37 PASS
φ Rn = = 95.94 [kips]
φ Rn = = 93.54 [kips]
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φ Rn = = 172.13 [kips]
φ Rn = = 167.82 [kips]
φ Rn = = 138.38 [kips]
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Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
φ Rn = = 106.12 [kips]
φ Rn = = 75.94 [kips]
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
φ Rn = = 54.84 [kips]
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End Plate - Bolt Bearing on End Plate - Vy Vz Combined ratio = 36.99 / 107.35 = 0.34 PASS
The bolt group is oriented so that the shear V y is in ver. direction and the shear V z is in hor. direction
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 0.750 [in] bolt hole dia d bh = 0.813 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
ev eh
Bolt clear dist - bot right corner bolt L cA = min ( , ) - dc = 1.628 [in]
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v eh
Bolt clear dist - right side edge bolt L cB = min ( , ) - dc = 1.628 [in]
sin θ cos θ
ev s h - 0.5d v
Bolt clear dist - bot side edge bolt L cC = min ( , ) - dc = 4.911 [in]
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v s h - 0.5d v
Bolt clear dist - inner edge bolt L cD = min ( , ) - dc = 3.113 [in]
sin θ cos θ
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Number of bolt nA = 1
Bolt tear out strength R n-tA = 1.5 L cA t F u = 59.53 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Number of bolt nB = 2
Bolt tear out strength R n-tB = 1.5 L cB t F u = 59.53 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Number of bolt nC = 1
Bolt tear out strength R n-tC = 1.5 L cC t F u = 179.55 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Number of bolt nD = 2
Bolt tear out strength R n-tD = 1.5 L cD t F u = 113.82 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
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φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
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End Plate - Bolt Bearing on Column Web - Vy Vz Combined ratio = 36.99 / 107.35 = 0.34 PASS
The bolt group is oriented so that the shear V y is in ver. direction and the shear V z is in hor. direction
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 0.750 [in] bolt hole dia d bh = 0.813 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
ev eh
Bolt clear dist - bot right corner bolt L cA = min ( , ) - dc = 1.628 [in]
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v eh
Bolt clear dist - right side edge bolt L cB = min ( , ) - dc = 1.628 [in]
sin θ cos θ
ev s h - 0.5d v
Bolt clear dist - bot side edge bolt L cC = min ( , ) - dc = 4.911 [in]
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v s h - 0.5d v
Bolt clear dist - inner edge bolt L cD = min ( , ) - dc = 3.113 [in]
sin θ cos θ
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Number of bolt nA = 1
Bolt tear out strength R n-tA = 1.5 L cA t F u = 46.83 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Number of bolt nB = 2
Bolt tear out strength R n-tB = 1.5 L cB t F u = 46.83 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Number of bolt nC = 1
Bolt tear out strength R n-tC = 1.5 L cC t F u = 141.25 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Number of bolt nD = 2
Bolt tear out strength R n-tD = 1.5 L cD t F u = 89.54 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
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φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
End Plate - Shear in Vy - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 27.26 / 335.99 = 0.08 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 4.000 [in] s h = 3.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 1.375 [in] e h = 10.525 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 447.98 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 335.99 [kips]
End Plate - Shear in Vy - Block Shear - 2-Side Strip ratio = 27.26 / 313.14 = 0.09 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 4.000 [in] s h = 3.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 1.375 [in] e h = 10.525 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 417.52 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 313.14 [kips]
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End Plate - Shear in Vz - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 25.00 / 166.82 = 0.15 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 3.000 [in] s h = 4.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 10.525 [in] e h = 1.375 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 222.42 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 166.82 [kips]
End Plate - Shear in Vz - Block Shear - 2-Side Strip ratio = 25.00 / 457.95 = 0.05 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 3.000 [in] s h = 4.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 10.525 [in] e h = 1.375 [in]
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 610.59 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 457.95 [kips]
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End Plate / Column Web - Bolt Shear ratio = 36.99 / 107.35 = 0.34 PASS
Bolt shear stress grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
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Bolt Tensile Prying Action on End Plate ratio = 2.64 / 7.14 = 0.37 PASS
Nominal tensile/shear stress F nt = 90.0 [ksi] F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 0.750 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 0.813 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt tensile force per bolt in demand T = from calc shown below = 2.64 [kips]
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fa
Weld stress load angle θ = tan -1 ( ) = 32.3 [°]
fv
Electrode strength F EXX = 70.0 [ksi] strength coeff C 1 = 1.00 AISC 14 th Table 8-3
Load angle coefficient C 2 = ( 1 + 0.5 sin 1.5 θ ) = 1.20 AISC 14 th Page 8-9
Fillet weld shear strength R n-w = 0.6 (C 1 x 70 ksi) 0.707 w n C 2 = 22.190 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-1
Base metal - beam flange thickness t = 0.440 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal shear rupture R n-b = 0.6 F u t = 17.160 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq J4-4
Double fillet linear shear strength R n = min ( R n-w , R n-b ) = 17.160 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-2
φ Rn = = 12.870 [kip/in]
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Assume tensile force carried by flange weld and shear force carried by web weld, so there will be no combined
weld tensile/shear stress required
Web weld shear force required V u = from gusset interface force calc = 27.26 [kips]
Electrode strength F EXX = 70.0 [ksi] strength coeff C 1 = 1.00 AISC 14 th Table 8-3
Load angle coefficient C 2 = ( 1 + 0.5 sin 1.5 θ ) = 1.00 AISC 14 th Page 8-9
Fillet weld shear strength R n-w = 0.6 (C 1 x 70 ksi) 0.707 w n C 2 = 18.559 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-1
Base metal - beam web thickness t = 0.260 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal shear rupture R n-b = 0.6 F u t = 10.140 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq J4-4
Double fillet linear shear strength R n = min ( R n-w , R n-b ) = 10.140 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-2
φ Rn = = 7.605 [kip/in]
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