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Beam to Column Flange Shear Connection Calculations
Design Load/s:
- Vertical Shear Load
Beam Section Properties:
- Beam Size
- Beam Depth
- Beam Web Thickness
- Beam Flange Width
- Beam Flange Thickness
- Beam Area
Beam Grade Information:
- Material Grade
- Beam Yield Stress
- Beam Tensile Stress
- Beam Modulus of Elasticity
Column Section Properties:
- Column Size
- Column Depth
- Column Web Thickness
- Column Flange Width
- Column Flange Thickness
- Column Area
Column Grade Information:
- Material Grade
- Column Yield Stress
- Column Tensile Stress
- Column Modulus of Elasticity
Weld Information at Beam:
- Weld Classification
- Fillet Weld Size
- Filler Metal Classification Strength
Weld Information at Column:
- Weld Classification
- Fillet Weld Size
- Filler Metal Classification Strength
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Double Angle Connection | AISC 360-16 ASD
Angle Properties:
- Double Angle Section
- Angle Depth
- Double Angle Thickness
- Double Angle Leg Width at Beam
- Double Angle Leg Width at Support
Angle Material Grade:
- Double Angle Yield Stress
- Double Angle Tensile Stress
Connection Geometry at Beam:
- Weld Shape
- Beam Web Clearance
- Horizontal Weld Length at Beam
- Vertical Weld Length at Beam
- Weld Group Eccentricity at Beam
Connection Geometry at Support:
- Weld Shape
- Vertical Weld Length at Support
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Fig. General detailing of double angle connection.
Check No. 1: Connection Detailing Limitations at Beam Side
Detailing Limitations Limit Value (in) Actual Value (in) DCR Result
Minimum Connection Depth 57.150 60.000 0.953 PASS
Maximum Connection Depth 66.675 60.000 0.900 PASS
Maximum Fillet Weld Size per Angle Thickness 4.763 4.000 0.840 PASS
Result: PASS
Demand over Capacity Ratio
Check No. 2: Allowable Capacity of Weld at Beam Side
Calculate the maximum fillet weld size in 16th of an inch for base metal check.
- Double Angle Thickness
- Double Angle Tensile Stress
- Cope Depth at Double Plate (assume 0)
- Beam Tensile Stress
AISC 15th Ed. Part 9 Eq. (9-
2) - Maximum Fillet Weld Size for Base Metal Strength
Calculate the C-coefficient of the weld group.
- Vertical Weld Length at Beam
- Horizontal Weld Length at Beam
- Weld Group Eccentricity at Beam
AISC 15th Ed. Page 8-9 to 8- The weld coefficient C is derived using the instantaneous center of rotation method. The coordinates of each weld segment are listed in the table
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Weld Segment No. 1 is located at the bottom-right end of the weld group.
Segment No. x-coordinate (mm) y-coordinate (mm)
1 47.17 0.00
2 39.91 0.00
3 32.66 0.00
4 25.40 0.00
5 18.14 0.00
6 10.89 0.00
7 3.63 0.00
8 0.00 3.75
9 0.00 11.25
10 0.00 18.75
11 0.00 26.25
12 0.00 33.75
13 0.00 41.25
14 0.00 48.75
15 0.00 56.25
16 3.63 60.00
17 10.89 60.00
18 18.14 60.00
19 25.40 60.00
20 32.66 60.00
21 39.91 60.00
AISC 15th Ed. Page 8-9 to 8- The location of the instantaneous center with respect to the origin is calculated using iterations. The resulting coordinates of the I.C. are as follows.
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- Location of I.C. along the X-axis
- Location of I.C. along the Y-axis
Using the AISC 15th Edition Equation (8-3), with standard weld size of 1/16" inches and weld electrode of FE70XX, the corresponding reactions per
weld segment are listed below.
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Segment No. Ru (kN) Rux (kN) Ruy (kN) Mn (kN-mm)
1 3.28 1.60 2.87 202.10
2 3.27 1.77 2.75 180.88
3 3.19 1.94 2.54 157.79
4 3.06 2.09 2.23 134.15
5 2.86 2.20 1.82 111.22
6 2.60 2.25 1.31 90.36
7 2.30 2.18 0.74 72.90
8 3.39 3.28 0.83 91.72
9 3.12 2.95 1.04 62.14
10 2.68 2.30 1.36 34.95
11 1.83 0.90 1.59 13.94
12 1.83 -0.90 1.59 13.94
13 2.68 -2.30 1.36 34.95
14 3.12 -2.95 1.04 62.14
15 3.39 -3.28 0.83 91.72
16 2.30 -2.18 0.74 72.90
17 2.60 -2.25 1.31 90.36
18 2.86 -2.20 1.82 111.22
19 3.06 -2.09 2.23 134.15
20 3.19 -1.94 2.54 157.79
21 3.27 -1.77 2.75 180.88
- Calculated Weld Group Coefficient
Calculate the allowable capacity of weld group in shear.
- Calculated Weld Group Coefficient
AISC 15th Ed. Table 8-3 - Electrode Strength Coefficient
- Fillet Weld Size in D (in 1/16th of an inch)
AISC 15th Ed. Part 9 Eq. (9-
2) - Maximum Fillet Weld Size for Base Metal Strength
- Twice Vertical Weld Length
- Fillet Weld Safety Factor
AISC 15th Ed. Part 8 Eq. (8-
21) - Allowable Strength of Weld Group
Result: PASS
Demand over Capacity Ratio
Check No. 3: Allowable Capacity of Double Angle in Shear at Beam Side
Calculate the gross area of double angle subject to yielding.
- Angle Depth
- Combined Double Angle Thickness
- Section Gross Area
Calculate the shear yielding capacity of the double angle.
- Double Angle Yield Stress
- Section Gross Area
- Shear Yielding Safety Factor
AISC 360-16 Chapter J4.2
Eq. (J4-3) - Allowable Shear Yielding Capacity of Section
Result: PASS
Demand over Capacity Ratio
Check No. 4: Allowable Capacity of Double Angle in Flexure Using Double Coped Procedure at Beam Side
Calculate and compare upper and lower limits.
- Modulus for Steel
- Double Angle Yield Stress
- Double Angle Unbraced Length at Beam
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- Angle Depth
- Combined Double Angle Thickness
Depth to Thickness Ratio
Depth to Thickness Ratio Lower Limit
Depth to Thickness Ratio Upper Limit
So, .
Calculate the plastic section modulus of the double angle.
- Combined Double Angle Thickness
- Angle Depth
Plastic Section Modulus
Calculate the elastic section modulus of the double angle.
- Combined Double Angle Thickness
- Angle Depth
Elastic Section Modulus
Calculate the flexural capacity of the double angle.
- Plastic Section Modulus
- Elastic Section Modulus
- Flexure Safety Factor
AISC 360-16 Chapter F11.1
Eq. (F11-1) - Allowable Flexural Capacity of Coped Section
Calculate the equivalent shear capacity of the double angle.
AISC 360-16 Chapter F11.1
Eq. (F11-1) - Allowable Flexural Capacity of Coped Section
- Double Angle Unbraced Length at Beam
- Allowable Capacity of Single Plate in Bending
Result: PASS
Demand over Capacity Ratio
Check No. 5: Shear and Moment Interaction of Double Angle at Beam Side
Calculate the shear and moment interaction of the double angle.
- Vertical Shear Load
Moment at Component
AISC 360-16 Chapter J4.2
Eq. (J4-3) - Allowable Shear Yielding Capacity of Section
AISC 360-16 Chapter F11.1
Eq. (F11-1) - Allowable Flexural Capacity of Double Angle
AISC 15th Edition pg. (10-
90) Eq. (10-5) - Interaction for Shear Yielding/Buckling and Flexure
Result: PASS
Demand over Capacity Ratio
Check No. 6: Connection Detailing Limitations at Support Side
Detailing Limitations Limit Value (in) Actual Value (in) DCR Result
Maximum Fillet Weld Size per Angle Thickness 4.763 4.000 0.840 PASS
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Result: PASS
Demand over Capacity Ratio
Check No. 7: Allowable Capacity of Weld at Support Flange
Calculate the maximum fillet weld size in 16th of an inch for base metal check.
- Double Angle Thickness
- Double Angle Tensile Stress
- Column Web Thickness
- Column Tensile Stress
AISC 15th Ed. Part 9 Eq. (9-
2) - Maximum Fillet Weld Size for Base Metal Strength
Calculate the allowable capacity of weld group in shear.
For the double angle weld to support, use the elastic equation per AISC 15th Edition Eq. (10-1a) or Eq. (10-b).
AISC 15th Ed. Part 9 Eq. (9-
2) - Maximum Fillet Weld Size for Base Metal Strength
- Fillet Weld Size in D (in 1/16th of an inch)
- Vertical Weld Length at Support
- Weld Group Eccentricity at Support
AISC 15th Ed. Part 10 Eq.
(10-1b) - Allowable Strength of Weld Group
Result: PASS
Demand over Capacity Ratio
Check No. 8: Allowable Capacity of Double Angle in Shear at Support Side
Calculate the gross area of double angle subject to yielding.
- Angle Depth
- Combined Double Angle Thickness
- Section Gross Area
Calculate the shear yielding capacity of the double angle.
- Double Angle Yield Stress
- Section Gross Area
- Shear Yielding Safety Factor
AISC 360-16 Chapter J4.2
Eq. (J4-3) - Allowable Shear Yielding Capacity of Section
Result: PASS
Demand over Capacity Ratio
Check No. 9: Allowable Capacity of Double Angle in Flexure Using Double Coped Procedure at Support Side
Calculate and compare upper and lower limits.
- Modulus for Steel
- Double Angle Yield Stress
- Double Angle Unbraced Length at Support
- Angle Depth
- Combined Double Angle Thickness
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Depth to Thickness Ratio
Depth to Thickness Ratio Lower Limit
Depth to Thickness Ratio Upper Limit
So, .
Calculate the plastic section modulus of the double angle.
- Combined Double Angle Thickness
- Angle Depth
Plastic Section Modulus
Calculate the elastic section modulus of the double angle.
- Combined Double Angle Thickness
- Angle Depth
Elastic Section Modulus
Calculate the flexural capacity of the double angle.
- Plastic Section Modulus
- Elastic Section Modulus
- Flexure Safety Factor
AISC 360-16 Chapter F11.1
Eq. (F11-1) - Allowable Flexural Capacity of Coped Section
Calculate the equivalent shear capacity of the double angle.
AISC 360-16 Chapter F11.1
Eq. (F11-1) - Allowable Flexural Capacity of Coped Section
- Double Angle Unbraced Length at Support
- Allowable Capacity of Single Plate in Bending
Result: PASS
Demand over Capacity Ratio
Check No. 10: Shear and Moment Interaction of Double Angle at Support Side
Calculate the shear and moment interaction of the double angle.
- Vertical Shear Load
Moment at Component
AISC 360-16 Chapter J4.2
Eq. (J4-3) - Allowable Shear Yielding Capacity of Section
AISC 360-16 Chapter F11.1
Eq. (F11-1) - Allowable Flexural Capacity of Double Angle
AISC 15th Edition pg. (10-
90) Eq. (10-5) - Interaction for Shear Yielding/Buckling and Flexure
Result: PASS
Demand over Capacity Ratio
Summary of Checks
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Design Checks Demand Capacity DCR Result
Connection Detailing Limitations at Beam Side 57.150 60.000 0.953 PASS
Allowable Capacity of Weld at Beam Side 0.400 95.466 0.004 PASS
Allowable Capacity of Double Angle in Shear at Beam Side 0.400 105.156 0.004 PASS
Allowable Capacity of Double Angle in Flexure Using Double Coped Procedure at Beam Side 0.400 2361287.400 0.000 PASS
Shear and Moment Interaction of Double Angle at Beam Side 0.000 1.000 0.000 PASS
Connection Detailing Limitations at Support Side 4.000 4.763 0.840 PASS
Allowable Capacity of Weld at Support Flange 0.400 15.318 0.026 PASS
Allowable Capacity of Double Angle in Shear at Support Side 0.400 105.156 0.004 PASS
Allowable Capacity of Double Angle in Flexure Using Double Coped Procedure at Support Side 0.400 46.482 0.009 PASS
Shear and Moment Interaction of Double Angle at Support Side 0.000 1.000 0.000 PASS
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