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NZS 3404:Part
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Table 3.3 (1) — Ultimate li
it state strength reduction factors (@)
for bare steel members and connections
Design capacity Section or Strength reduction
at ultimate limit state for clause factor (6)
Member subject to bending and shear 5 0.90
Member subject to axial compression 6 0.90
Member subject to axial tension 7 0.90
Member subject to combined actions 8 0.90
Connection component other than a bolt, 91.9 0.90
pin or weld
Bolted connection
= bolt in shear 93.21 0.80
= bolt in tension 93.22 0.80
~ bolt subject to combined shear
and tension 93.23 0.80
= ply in bearing 93.2.4 0.90
— bolt group 94 0.80
Pin connection
= pin in shear 95.1 0.80
— pin in bearing 952 0.80
= pin in bending 9.5.3 0.80
— ply in bearing 95.4 0.90
SP Category |GP Category
Welded connection
— complete penetration butt weld 97.27 0.90 0.60
= longitudinal filet weld in RHS
(t< 3mm) 9.7.3.10 0.70 -
= other fillet weld and incomplete
penetration butt weld 9.7.3.10 0.80 0.60
— plug or slot weld 9.7.4 0.80 0.60
— weld group 98 0.80 0.60
Table 3.3 (2) - Serviceability limit state strength
for bare steel connections
reduction factors (9)
Design capacity Clause Strength reduction
at serviceability limit state for factor (6)
Bolted connection
— friction-type connection 9.3.3 7
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