STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN

Dr. Ammar A. Ali

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For evaluation U, the member is covered by Case I if 𝑏𝑏𝑓𝑓 ≥ 𝑑𝑑
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𝑑𝑑 = 0.67(7.93) = 5.31 in.
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𝑏𝑏𝑓𝑓 = 6.495 in. > 5.31 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖.

Therefore, U = 0.90, and

𝑃𝑃𝑡𝑡 = 0.50𝐹𝐹𝑢𝑢 𝑈𝑈𝐴𝐴𝑛𝑛

𝑃𝑃𝑡𝑡 = 0.50(58)(0.90)(5.48) = 143.0 kips

3. The block shear consideration involves four “blocks” as shown in Fig. 2.10, two in
each flange.
𝑃𝑃𝑡𝑡 = 𝐴𝐴𝑣𝑣 𝐹𝐹𝑣𝑣 + 𝐴𝐴𝑡𝑡 𝐹𝐹𝑡𝑡 = 𝐴𝐴𝑣𝑣 (0.30𝐹𝐹𝑢𝑢 ) + 𝐴𝐴𝑡𝑡 (0.50𝐹𝐹𝑢𝑢 )

𝐴𝐴𝑣𝑣 = 4(0.4)[7.5 − 2.5(1.0)] = 8.0 in.2

1.0
𝐴𝐴𝑡𝑡 = 4(0.4) [1.5 − ] = 1.6 in.2
2

Therefore,

𝑃𝑃𝑡𝑡 = 8.00(0.30)(58) + 1.60(0.50)(58) = 185.6 kips

For this member, Pt = 143.0 kips as controlled by a rupture failure based on the least net
area.

1"
62
1"
12

1"
12

3"
3"
11 "

Fig. 2.10 Flange block shear

Example:

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