Connections I - Chapter 6: Bolted Shear Connections - Homework Exercise Solutions (Part 1 of 2)

Part II: Standard Connections, Chapter 6 - Bolted shear connections - Exercise 1 - Ref. P.222

Double-angle, Bolted-welded Beam to Column Web Connection

Calculate the connecton resistance and confirm it is adequate for the applied factored load.
Consider the ultimate limit states design checks for the various connection components based on slides 217 through 219.

Factored design load: 60%Vr

Beam: W530x66, 350W
Column: W250x73, 350W
Angle: L76x76x6.4, 300W
Bolts: 4 rows of 3/4" dia. A325, gauge = 45 mm in angles (100 mm overall), pitch = 80 mm, end distance = 35 mm
Horiz. "short" slotted holes in angles (13/16" x 1")
(See sheet 3 of Class 17 additional notes for basic clip angle/bolt arrangement)
Weld design not required (we will cover eccentric weld design next class)
Note: Beam web block shear check not required since beam is not coped.

Solution:

Determine Factored Design Load

From Beam Selection Table, P. 5-96 or Beam Load Table, P. 5-125 of CISC HSC, 10th ed., for W530x66:
Vr = 927 kN
Vf = 0.6Vr = 0.6(927) = 556 kN

Beam Design Checks

From Section 6 of CISC HSC for W530x66: d = 525 mm, w = 8.9 mm

Shear resistance of the coped section, Vrn - N/A since not coped

Block shear resistance with cope, Vrt - N/A since not coped

Bending resistance of the coped section, Vrc - N/A since not coped
Clip Angle Design Checks
Angle: L76x76x6.4, 300W
From Table 3-22, P. 3-40 of CISC HSC, 10th ed. (slide 133),
for CSA G40.21 300W: Fy = 300 MPa, Fu = 450 MPa

Bolt bearing resistance

Br = 3φbrtdnFu = 3(0.8)(6.35 mm)(19.05 mm)(2 x 4)(450 MPa)/1000 = 1045 kN > Bf = 556 kN - O.K.

Block shear resistance 76.2

Short slot size = 13/16" x 1" = 20.6 mm x 25.4 mm 45
but assume punched so use 22.6 mm x 27.4 mm 31.2

80 35
Pattern No. 1
An = [31.2 - (27.4/2)](6.35) = 111.1 mm2 per angle

310
Agv = (310 - 35)(6.35) = 1746 mm2 per angle
Vrt = φu[UtAnFu + 0.6Agv(Fy+Fu)/2]
= 0.75[(0.6)(2 x 111.1)(450) + 0.6(2 x 1746)(300+450)/2]/1000
= 0.75(59,994 + 785,700)/1000 = 634 kN > Vf = 556 kN - O.K.

76.2
Pattern No. 2
31.2 45
An = 0
Agv = (310)(6.35) = 1968 mm2 per angle

80 35
Vrt = φu[UtAnFu + 0.6Agv(Fy+Fu)/2]
= 0.75[0 + 0.6(2 x 1968)(300+450)/2]/1000
= 0.75(0+885,600)/1000 = 664 kN (Pattern No. 1 above governs)

310
 76.2
End tear resistance
31.2 45
Pattern No. 1
An = [31.2 - (27.4/2)](6.35) = 111.1 mm2 per angle

80 35
Agv = (35)(6.35) = 222.3 mm2 per angle
Vrt = φu[UtAnFu + 0.6Agv(Fy+Fu)/2]

310
= 0.75[(0.6)(2 x 111.1)(450) + 0.6(2 x 222.3)(300+450)/2]/1000
= 0.75(59,994 + 100,035)/1000 = 120 kN

Pattern No. 2
An = 0 76.2
Agv = (2 x 35)(6.35) = 444.5 mm2 per angle
45
Vrt = φu[UtAnFu + 0.6Agv(Fy+Fu)/2] 31.2
= 0.75[0 + 0.6(2 x 444.5)(300+450)/2]/1000
= 0.75(0+200,025)/1000 = 150 kN (Pattern No. 1 above governs)

80 35
Capacity of remaining bolts

310
Br = 3φbrtdnFu = 3(0.8)(6.35 mm)(19.05 mm)(1)(450 MPa)/1000 = 131 kN per bolt
Vr = from CISC HSC, Table 3-4 (slide 78) = 79.0 kN per bolt (governs)

Total End Tear Connection Capacity

Vr = Vrt(end tear) + nVr(remaining bolts) = 120 kN + (2 x 3)(79.0) = 594 kN > Vf = 556 kN - O.K.

Bolt shear resistance

Vr = from CISC HSC, Table 3-4 (slide 78) = 79.0 kN per bolt (threads included in shear plane)
Vr = n(Vr per bolt) = (2 x 4)(79.0) = 632 kN > Vf = 556 kN - O.K.

Weld resistance
Note that the eccentricity of the applied load must be considered in the design of the weld
. We will cover this next class so no need to design here.
Supporting Member Design Checks
Column: W250x73, 350W
From Section 6 of CISC HSC for W250x73: w = 8.6 mm
From Table 3-22, P. 3-40 of CISC HSC, 10th ed. (slide 133), for CSA G40.21 350W: Fu = 450 MPa

Bolt bearing resistance

Br = 3φbrtdnFu = 3(0.8)(8.6 mm)(19.05 mm)(2 x 4)(450 MPa)/1000 = 1415 kN > Bf = 556 kN - O.K.

Shear resistance of the gross section

Not applicable for this mode of loading for the column. Also, the gross section shear resistance of the member is
considered by the design engineer responsible for the design of the structure in selecting the member size and does
not generally have to be considered by the connection designer.

Connection resistance governed by End Tear, Pattern No.1, Vr = 594 kN.

The connection design is adequate as shown for the applied factored design load, Vf = 556 kN.
Part II: Standard Connections, Chapter 6 - Bolted shear connections - Exercise 2 - Ref. P.226

Double-angle, Bolted-welded Beam to Beam Connection

Calculate the connecton resistance and confirm it is adequate for the applied factored load.
Consider the ultimate limit states design checks for the various connection components based on slides 217 through 219.

Factored design load: 100%UDL

Span = 5000 mm
Beams: W460x52, 350W (both)
Angle: L76x76x7.9, 300W
Bolts: 4 rows of 3/4" dia. A325, gauge = 45 mm in angles (100 mm overall), pitch = 80 mm, end distance = 35 mm
Horiz. "short" slotted holes in angles (13/16" x 1")
(See sheet 3 of Class 17 additional notes for basic clip angle/bolt arrangement)
Weld design not required (we will cover eccentric weld design next class)
Assume 6 mm fillet weld for block shear geometry.
Cope size = 35 mm deep x 75 mm long at top and bottom flanges.
Note: Assume cope reinforcement is not used.

Solution:

Determine Factored Design Load

1. From Beam Selection Table, P. 5-96 of CISC HSC, 10th ed., for W460x52: Mr = 338 kN-m
Rf = 2(0.5UDL) = 2(4Mr/L) = (2)(4)(338 kN-m)/5m = 541 kN

2. Alternate method - From the Beam Load Table, P. 5-127 of CISC HSC, 10th ed., for W460x52, span = 5 m:
Total Unifromly Distributed Factored Load (UDL) = 542 kN

Beam Design Checks

From Section 6 of CISC HSC for W460x52: d = 450 mm, w = 7.6 mm
From Table 3-22, P. 3-40 of CISC HSC, 10th ed. (slide 133), for CSA G40.21 350W: Fy = 350 MPa, Fu = 450 MPa

Shear resistance of the gross section

The gross section shear resistance of the member is considered by the design engineer responsible for the design of
the structure in selecting the member size and does not generally have to be considered by the connection designer.
 Shear resistance of the coped section, Vrn

Anw = [d - (2 x cope depth)]w = [450 - 2(35)](7.6) = 2888 mm2

Vf = 541 kN
Anw
FS = 0.66Fy = 0.66(350) = 231 MPa
Vrn = φAnwFS = 0.9(2888 mm2)(231 MPa)/1000 = 600 kN > Vf = 541 kN - O.K.

Block shear resistance with cope, Vrt

Pattern No. 1 Assume first row of

76.2
bolts is 80 mm below
An = (76.2-12+6)(7.6) = 533.5 mm2 T.O.S. (top of steel) 12

35
2
Agv = (310-35+80-35+6)(7.6) = 2478 mm

80
1
Vrt = φu[UtAnFu + 0.6Agv(Fy+Fu)/2]
= 0.75[(0.9)(533.5)(450) + 0.6(2478)(350+450)/2]/1000 Agv at toe
1 = 0.75(216,068 + 594,720)/1000 = 608 kN of weld

310
(Pattern 1)

80
Pattern No. 2
An = 0
Agv = (450-35-35)(7.6) = 2888 mm2 An at toe of weld
(Pattern 1)
Vrt = φu[UtAnFu + 0.6Agv(Fy+Fu)/2]
= 0.75[0 + 0.6(2888)(350+450)/2]/1000 = 0.75(0+693,120)/1000 75
= 520 kN (Governs) < Vf = 541 kN - Web block shear fails NOTE

35
Agv at toe
Bending resistance of the coped section, Vrc of weld
e = 7.6/2 + 12 + 75 = 90.8 mm (Pattern 2)

450
Mf = (Vrc)(e) = (Vrc)(0.0908 m) Critical section
hO = 450 - 35 - 35 = 380 mm for bending
Sn = w(hO)2/6 = (7.6 mm)(380 mm)2/6 = 182,907 mm3
Mr = φFySn = 0.9(350 MPa)(182,907 mm3)/106 = 57.6 kN-m

35
Set Mf = Mr and solve for Vrc:
Vrc = Mr/e = 57.6 kN-m/0.0908m = 634 kN > Vf = 541 kN - O.K. e
Clip Angle Design Checks
Angle: L76x76x7.9, 300W
From Table 3-22, P. 3-40 of CISC HSC, 10th ed. (slide 133),
for CSA G40.21 300W: Fy = 300 MPa, Fu = 450 MPa

Bolt bearing resistance

Br = 3φbrtdnFu = 3(0.8)(7.94 mm)(19.05 mm)(2 x 4)(450 MPa)/1000 = 1307 kN >Bf = 541 kN - O.K.

76.2
Block shear resistance
Short slot size = 13/16" x 1" = 20.6 mm x 25.4 mm 31.2 45
but assume punched so use 22.6 mm x 27.4 mm

80 35
Pattern No. 1
An = [31.2 - (27.4/2)](7.94) = 139.0 mm2 per angle

310
Agv = (310 - 35)(7.94) = 2184 mm2 per angle
Vrt = φu[UtAnFu + 0.6Agv(Fy+Fu)/2]
= 0.75[(0.6)(2 x 139.0)(450) + 0.6(2 x 2184)(300+450)/2]/1000
= 0.75(75,060 + 982,800)/1000 = 793 kN > Vf = 541 kN - O.K.

76.2
Pattern No. 2
31.2 45
An = 0
Agv = (310)(7.94) = 2461 mm2 per angle

80 35
Vrt = φu[UtAnFu + 0.6Agv(Fy+Fu)/2]
= 0.75[0 + 0.6(2 x 2461)(300+450)/2]/1000
= 0.75(0+1,107,630)/1000 = 831 kN (Pattern No. 1 above governs)

310
 76.2
End tear resistance
31.2 45
Pattern No. 1
An = [31.2 - (27.4/2)](7.94) = 139.0 mm2 per angle

80 35
Agv = (35)(7.94) = 277.9 mm2 per angle
Vrt = φu[UtAnFu + 0.6Agv(Fy+Fu)/2]

310
= 0.75[(0.6)(2 x 139.0)(450) + 0.6(2 x 277.9)(300+450)/2]/1000
= 0.75(75,060 + 125,055)/1000 = 150 kN

Pattern No. 2
An = 0 76.2
Agv = (2 x 35)(7.94) = 555.8 mm2 per angle
45
Vrt = φu[UtAnFu + 0.6Agv(Fy+Fu)/2] 31.2
= 0.75[0 + 0.6(2 x 555.8)(300+450)/2]/1000 =
0.75(0+250,110)/1000 = 188 kN (Pattern No. 1 above governs)

80 35
Capacity of remaining bolts

310
Br = 3φbrtdnFu = 3(0.8)(7.94 mm)(19.05 mm)(1)(450 MPa)/1000 = 163 kN per bolt
Vr = from CISC HSC, Table 3-4 (slide 78) = 79.0 kN per bolt (governs)

Total End Tear Connection Capacity

Vr = Vrt(end tear) + nVr(remaining bolts) = 150 kN + (2 x 3)(79.0) = 624 kN > Vf = 541 kN - O.K.

Bolt shear resistance

Vr = from CISC HSC, Table 3-4 (slide 78) = 79.0 kN per bolt (threads included in shear plane)
Vr = n(Vr per bolt) = (2 x 4)(79.0) = 632 kN > Vf = 541 kN - O.K.

Weld resistance
Note that the eccentricity of the applied load must be considered in the design of the weld .
We will cover this next class so no need to design here.
Supporting Member Design Checks
Beam: W460x52, 350W
From Section 6 of CISC HSC for W460x52: w = 7.6 mm
From Table 3-22, P. 3-40 of CISC HSC, 10th ed. (slide 133), for CSA G40.21 350W: Fu = 450 MPa

Bolt bearing resistance

Br = 3φbrtdnFu = 3(0.8)(7.6 mm)(19.05 mm)(2 x 4)(450 MPa)/1000 = 1251 kN >Bf = 541 kN - O.K.

Shear resistance of the gross section

The gross section shear resistance of the member is considered by the design engineer responsible for the design of
the structure in selecting the member size and does not generally have to be considered by the connection designer.

The connection design is limited to Web Block Shear, Pattern No. 2 capacity of Vrt = 520 kN < Vf = 541 kN.
Web reinforcement is required.