AISC 14th Ed Design Examples - Spec CH J
AISC 14th Ed Design Examples - Spec CH J
AISC 14th Ed Design Examples - Spec CH J
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Chapter J
Design of Connections
Chapter J of the AISC Specification addresses the design and review of connections. The chapters primary focus
is the design of welded and bolted connections. Design requirements for fillers, splices, column bases,
concentrated forces, anchors rods and other threaded parts are also covered. Special requirements for connections
subject to fatigue are not covered in this chapter.
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Given:
A -in. 18-in. wide plate is fillet welded to a a-in. plate. The plates are ASTM A572 Grade 50 and have been
properly sized. Use 70-ksi electrodes. Note that the plates would normally be specified as ASTM A36, but Fy = 50
ksi plate has been used here to demonstrate the requirements for long welds.
Solution:
LRFD ASD
Pu = 1.2(33.0 kips) + 1.6(100 kips) Pa = 33.0 kips + 100 kips
= 200 kips = 133 kips
Because the thickness of the overlapping plate is in., the maximum fillet weld size that can be used without
special notation per AISC Specification Section J2.2b, is a x-in. fillet weld. A x-in. fillet weld can be deposited
in the flat or horizontal position in a single pass (true up to c-in.).
From AISC Specification Table J2.4, the minimum size of fillet weld, based on a material thickness of 4 in. is 8
in.
The nominal weld strength per inch of x-in. weld, determined from AISC Specification Section J2.4(a) is:
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LRFD ASD
Pu 200 kips Pa 133 kips ( 2.00 )
= =
Rn 0.75 ( 5.57 kips/in.) Rn 5.57 kips/in.
= 47.9 in. or 24 in. of weld on each side = 47.8 in. or 24 in. of weld on each side
From AISC Specification Section J2.2b, for longitudinal fillet welds used alone in end connections of flat-bar
tension members, the length of each fillet weld shall be not less than the perpendicular distance between them.
From AISC Specification Section J2.2b, check the weld length to weld size ratio, because this is an end loaded
fillet weld.
L 24 in.
=
w x in.
= 128 > 100. therefore, AISC Specification Equation J2-1 must be applied, and the length of weld increased,
because the resulting will reduce the available strength below the required strength.
27.0 in.
= 144
x in.
LRFD ASD
Rn = ( 0.912 )( 0.75 )( 5.57 kips/in.)( 54.0 in.) Rn (0.912) ( 5.57 kips/in.)( 54.0 in.)
=
2.00
= 206 kips > Pu = 200 kips o.k. = 137 kips > Pa = 133 kips o.k.
Therefore, use 27 in. of weld on each side. Therefore, use 27 in. of weld on each side.
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Given:
Design a fillet weld at the edge of a gusset plate to carry a force of 50.0 kips due to dead load and 150 kips due to
live load, at an angle of 60 relative to the weld. Assume the beam and the gusset plate thickness and length have
been properly sized. Use a 70-ksi electrode.
Solution:
LRFD ASD
Pu = 1.2(50.0 kips) + 1.6(150 kips) Pa = 50.0 kips + 150 kips
= 300 kips = 200 kips
Note that from AISC Specification Table J2.4, the minimum size of fillet weld, based on a material thickness of w
in. is 4 in.
From AISC Specification Section J2.4(a), the nominal strength of the fillet weld is determined as follows:
c in.
Awe =
2
= 0.221 in.
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From AISC Specification Section J2.4(a), the available shear strength per inch of weld length is:
LRFD ASD
= 0.75 = 2.00
LRFD ASD
300 kips 200 kips
l= l=
19.5 kip/in. 13.0 kip/in.
= 15.4 in. = 15.4 in.
Use 16 in. on each side of the plate. Use 16 in. on each side of the plate.
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Given:
A -in.-diameter ASTM A325-N bolt is subjected to a tension force of 3.5 kips due to dead load and 12 kips due
to live load, and a shear force of 1.33 kips due to dead load and 4 kips due to live load. Check the combined
stresses according to AISC Specification Equations J3-3a and J3-3b.
Solution:
From Chapter 2 of ASCE/SEI 7, the required tensile and shear strengths are:
LRFD ASD
Tension: Tension:
Tu = 1.2(3.50 kips) +1.6(12.0 kips) Ta = 3.50 kips + 12.0 kips
= 23.4 kips = 15.5 kips
Shear: Shear:
Vu = 1.2(1.33 kips) + 1.6(4.00 kips) Va = 1.33 kips + 4.00 kips
= 8.00 kips = 5.33 kips
When a bolt is subject to combined tension and shear, the available tensile strength is determined according to the
limit states of tension and shear rupture, from AISC Specification Section J3.7 as follows.
Ab = 0.442 in.2
The available shear stress is determined as follows and must equal or exceed the required shear stress.
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= 0.75 = 2.00
Fnv = 0.75(54 ksi) Fnv 54 ksi
= 40.5 ksi =
2.00
= 27.0
Vu V
f rv = f rv = a
Ab Ab
8.00 kips 5.33 kips
= =
0.442 in.2 0.442 in.2
= 18.1 ksi 40.5 ksi = 12.1 ksi 27.0 ksi
o.k.
The available tensile strength of a bolt subject to combined tension and shear is as follows:
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LRFD ASD
Fnt Fnt
Fnt = 1.3Fnt f rv Fnt ( Spec. Eq. J3.3a) Fnt = 1.3Fnt f rv Fnt ( Spec. Eq. J3.3b)
Fnv Fnv
90 ksi 2.00 ( 90 ksi )
= 1.3 ( 90 ksi ) (18.1 ksi ) = 1.3 ( 90 ksi ) (12.1 ksi )
0.75(54 ksi) 54 ksi
= 76.8 ksi < 90 ksi = 76.7 ksi < 90 ksi
For combined tension and shear, For combined tension and shear,
= 0.75 from AISC Specification Section J3.7 = 2.00 from AISC Specification Section J3.7
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Slip-critical connections shall be designed to prevent slip and for the limit states of bearing-type connections.
Given:
Select the number of -in.-diameter ASTM A325 slip-critical bolts with a Class A faying surface that are required
to support the loads shown when the connection plates have short slots transverse to the load and no fillers are
provided. Select the number of bolts required for slip resistance only.
Solution:
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Pu = 1.2(17.0 kips) + 1.6(51.0 kips) Pa = 17.0 kips + 51.0 kips
= 102 kips = 68.0 kips
From AISC Specification Section J3.8(a), the available slip resistance for the limit state of slip for standard size
and short-slotted holes perpendicular to the direction of the load is determined as follows:
= 1.00 = 1.50
LRFD ASD
Rn = 1.00(19.0 kips/bolt) Rn 19.0 kips/bolt
= 19.0 kips/bolt =
1.50
= 12.7 kips/bolt
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LRFD ASD
Pa
Pu nb =
nb = Rn
Rn
102 kips
= 68.0 kips
19.0 kips/bolt =
(12.7 kips/bolt )
= 5.37 bolts
= 5.37 bolts
Note: To complete the design of this connection, the limit states of bolt shear, bolt bearing, tensile yielding,
tensile rupture, and block shear rupture must be determined.
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Given:
Repeat Example J.4A with the same loads, but assuming that the connected pieces have long-slotted holes in the
direction of the load.
Solution:
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Pu = 102 kips Pa = 68.0 kips
From AISC Specification Section J3.8(c), the available slip resistance for the limit state of slip for long-slotted
holes is determined as follows:
= 0.70 = 2.14
LRFD ASD
Rn = 0.70(19.0 kips/bolt) Rn 19.0 kips/bolt
= 13.3 kips/bolt =
2.14
= 8.88 kips/bolt
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LRFD ASD
Pu Pa
nb = nb =
Rn Rn
102 kips
=
13.3 kips/bolt 68.0 kips
=
= 7.67 bolts 8.88 kips/bolt
= 7.66 bolts
Use 8 bolts
Use 8 bolts
Note: To complete the design of this connection, the limit states of bolt shear, bolt bearing, tensile yielding,
tensile rupture, and block shear rupture must be determined.
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Because the pretension of a bolt in a slip-critical connection is used to create the clamping force that produces the
shear strength of the connection, the available shear strength must be reduced for any load that produces tension in
the connection.
Given:
The slip-critical bolt group shown as follows is subjected to tension and shear. Use -in.-diameter ASTM A325
slip-critical Class A bolts in standard holes. This example shows the design for bolt slip resistance only, and
assumes that the beams and plates are adequate to transmit the loads. Determine if the bolts are adequate.
Solution:
LRFD ASD
Pu = 1.2(15.0 kips)+1.6(45.0 kips) Pa = 15.0 kips + 45.0 kips
= 90.0 kips = 60.0 kips
By geometry, By geometry,
4 4
Tu = (90.0 kips) = 72.0 kips Ta = (60.0 kips) = 48.0 kips
5 5
3 3
Vu = (90.0 kips) = 54.0 kips Va = (60.0 kips) = 36.0 kips
5 5
The available tensile strength is determined from AISC Specification Section J3.6.
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From AISC Specification Table J3.2 for Group A bolts, the nominal tensile strength in ksi is, Fnt = 90 ksi . From
AISC Manual Table 7-1, Ab = 0.442 in.2
( w in.)
2
Ab =
4
= 0.442 in.2
LRFD ASD
39.8 kips 72.0 kips Rn 39.8 kips bolt 48.0 kips
Rn = 0.75 > = >
bolt 8 bolts 2.00 8 bolts
= 29.9 kips/bolt > 9.00 kips/bolt o.k. = 19.9 kips/bolt > 6.00 kips/bolt o.k.
The available slip resistance of one bolt is determined using AISC Specification Equation J3-4 and Section J3.8.
LRFD ASD
Determine the available slip resistance (Tu = 0) of a Determine the available slip resistance (Ta = 0) of a
bolt. bolt.
= 1.00 = 1.50
Rn Du h f Tb ns
Rn = Du h f Tb ns =
= 1.00(0.30)(1.13)(1.0)(28 kips)(1) 0.30 (1.13)(1.0 )( 28 kips )(1)
= 9.49 kips/bolt =
1.50
= 6.33 kips/bolt
Because the clip-critical connection is subject to combined tension and shear, the available slip resistance is
multiplied by a reduction factor provided in AISC Specification Section J3.9.
LRFD ASD
Slip-critical combined tension and shear coefficient:
Tu Slip-critical combined tension and shear coefficient:
ksc = 1 (Spec. Eq. J3-5a) 1.5Ta
Du Tb nb ksc = 1 (Spec. Eq. J3-5b)
72.0 kips Du Tb nb
=1 1.5 ( 48.0 kips )
1.13 ( 28 kips )( 8 ) =1
= 0.716 1.13 ( 28 kips )( 8 )
= 0.716
= 1.00
= 1.50
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Rn = Rn k s nb Rn R
= n k s nb
= 9.49 kips/bolt(0.716)(8 bolts)
= 54.4 kips > 54.0 kips o.k. = 6.33 kips/bolt(0.716)(8 bolts)
= 36.3 kips > 36.0 kips o.k.
Note: The bolt group must still be checked for all applicable strength limit states for a bearing-type connection.
IIA-1
Chapter IIA
Simple Shear Connections
The design of simple shear connections is covered in Part 10 of the AISC Steel Construction Manual.
IIA-2
Given:
Select an all-bolted double-angle connection between an ASTM A992 W36231 beam and an ASTM A992
W1490 column flange to support the following beam end reactions:
RD = 37.5 kips
RL = 113 kips
Use w-in.-diameter ASTM A325-N or F1852-N bolts in standard holes and ASTM A36 angles.
Solution:
From AISC Manual Table 2-4, the material properties are as follows:
Beam
ASTM A992
Fy = 50 ksi
Fu = 65 ksi
Column
ASTM A992
Fy = 50 ksi
Fu = 65 ksi
Angles
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ASTM A36
Fy = 36 ksi
Fu = 58 ksi
From AISC Manual Table 1-1, the geometric properties are as follows:
Beam
W36231
tw = 0.760 in.
Column
W1490
tf = 0.710 in.
LRFD ASD
Ru = 1.2(37.5 kips) + 1.6(113 kips) Ra = 37.5 kips + 113 kips
= 226 kips = 151 kips
Connection Design
AISC Manual Table 10-1 includes checks for the limit states of bearing, shear yielding, shear rupture, and block
shear rupture on the angles, and shear on the bolts.
LRFD ASD
Rn = 247 kips > 226 kips o.k. Rn
= 165 kips > 151 kips o.k.
Beam web strength from AISC Manual Table 10-1: Beam web strength from AISC Manual Table 10-1:
Bolt bearing on column flange from AISC Manual Bolt bearing on column flange from AISC Manual
Table 10-1: Table 10-1:
IIA-4
Given:
Repeat Example II.A-1 using AISC Manual Table 10-2 to substitute welds for bolts in the support legs of the
double-angle connection (welds B). Use 70-ksi electrodes.
Solution:
From AISC Manual Table 2-4, the material properties are as follows:
Beam
ASTM A992
Fy = 50 ksi
Fu = 65 ksi
Column
ASTM A992
Fy = 50 ksi
Fu = 65 ksi
Angles
ASTM A36
Fy = 36 ksi
Fu = 58 ksi
From AISC Manual Table 1-1, the geometric properties are as follows:
Beam
W36231
tw = 0.760 in.
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Column
W1490
tf = 0.710 in.
LRFD ASD
Ru = 1.2(37.5 kips) + 1.6(113 kips) Ra = 37.5 kips + 113 kips
= 226 kips = 151 kips
LRFD ASD
Rn = 279 kips > 226 kips o.k. Rn
= 186 kips > 151 kips o.k.
Angle Thickness
The minimum angle thickness for a fillet weld from AISC Specification Section J2.2b is:
tmin = w + z in.
= c in. + z in.
= a in.
AISC Manual Table 10-1 includes checks for the limit states of bearing, shear yielding, shear rupture, and block
shear rupture on the angles, and shear on the bolts.
LRFD ASD
Rn = 286 kips > 226 kips o.k. Rn
= 191kips > 151 kips o.k.
Beam web strength: Beam web strength:
Note: In this example, because of the relative size of the cope to the overall beam size, the coped section does not
control. When this cannot be determined by inspection, see AISC Manual Part 9 for the design of the coped
section.
IIA-6
Given:
Repeat Example II.A-1 using AISC Manual Table 10-3 to design an all-welded double-angle connection between
an ASTM A992 W36231 beam and an ASTM A992 W1490 column flange. Use 70-ksi electrodes and ASTM
A36 angles.
Solution:
From AISC Manual Table 2-4, the material properties are as follows:
Beam
ASTM A992
Fy = 50 ksi
Fu = 65 ksi
Column
ASTM A992
Fy = 50 ksi
Fu = 65 ksi
Angles
ASTM A36
Fy = 36 ksi
Fu = 58 ksi
From AISC Manual Table 1-1, the geometric properties are as follows:
Beam
W36231
tw = 0.760 in.
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Column
W1490
tf = 0.710 in.
LRFD ASD
Ru = 1.2(37.5 kips) + 1.6(113 kips) Ra = 37.5 kips + 113 kips
= 226 kips = 151 kips
LRFD ASD
Rn = 257 kips > 226 kips o.k. Rn
= 171 kips > 151 kips o.k.
LRFD ASD
Rn = 229 kips > 226 kips o.k. Rn
= 153 kips > 151 kips o.k.
Angle Thickness
Minimum angle thickness for weld from AISC Specification Section J2.2b:
tmin = w + z in.
= 4 in. + z in.
= c in.
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LRFD ASD
= 1.00 = 1.50
Rn = 1.00(324 kips) Rn 324 kips
= 324 kips > 226 kips o.k. =
1.50
= 216 kips > 151 kips o.k.