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Bolt Connection Design Based on NDS 2018

INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY

AXIAL TENSILE FORCE (ASD) T= 5.3 k
NUMBER OF BOLTS n= 3
BOLT DIAMETER f= 3/4
BOLT SPACING S= 3 in
END DISTANCE OF WOOD En = 4 in
END DISTANCE OF STEEL En,s = 1.5 in
LUMBER TYPE ( 0=Douglas Fir-Larch, 1=Douglas Fir-Larch(N), 0 Douglas Fir-Larch, G=0.5
2=Hem-Fir(N), 3=Hem-Fir, 4=Spruce-Pine-Fir)
LUMBER SIZE ( 2 ) - 2 thk. x 6 width
STRAP SIZE 5 width x 1/4 thk.
LOAD DURATION FACTOR ( Tab 2.3.2, NDS 2018) CD = 1.6
WET SERVICE FACTOR ( Tab 10.3.3, NDS 2018) CM = 1.0
TEMPERATURE FACTOR ( Tab 10.3.4, NDS 2018) Ct = 1.0

THE CONNECTION DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.

ANALYSIS
CHECK STEEL STRAP CAPACITIES (AISC 360 ASD)
Ag = 1.25 in2, yielding criterion Fy = 36.00 ksi
Tallow = 0.6 Fy Ag = 27.00 k > T [Satisfactory]
(0.6 from 1/Wt, Typ.)
An = 1.03 in2, fracture criterion Fu = 58.00 ksi
Tallow = 0.5 Fu An = 29.91 k > T [Satisfactory]

Av = 1.33 in2, block shear

Tallow = 0.3 Fu Av + 0.5 Fu (0.5 An) = 38.06 k > T [Satisfactory]

rmin = t / (12)0.5 = 0.072 in L= Max (En , S ) = 4 in

L / rmin = 55 < 300 [Satisfactory] (AISC 360 D1)

CHECK EDGE, END, & SPACING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS (NDS 2018, Table 12.5.1A, Table 12.5.1B, & Table 12.5.1C)
Eg = 2.75 in > 1.5 D [Satisfactory]
En = 4 in > 3.5 D [Satisfactory]
S= 3 in > 3D [Satisfactory]

CHECK WOOD CAPACITY

CD = Min (CD1 , CD2 , CD3) = 0.762 , (geometry factor, NDS 2018, 12.5.1)
where CD1 = (actual end distance) / (min end distance for full design value) = E n / 7D = 0.762
CD2 = (actual shear area) / (min shear area for full design value) = 1.000
CD3 = (actual spacing) / (min spacing for full design value) = S / 4D = 1.000


C g  

m 1 m 2 n 

 1 R EA  
0.988 , (group action factor, NDS 2018, 11.3.6)
2 n  
 1 m 
 
 n  1 R EA m  1m  1m  
 n

where n= 3 REA = Min [(EsAs/EmAm) , (EmAm/EsAs)] = 0.616

EsAs = 37500000 lbs, (NDS 2018, Table 10.3.6C) g = 180000 D1.5 = 116913.4
tm = 3 in u = 1+g S/2 [1 / EmAm + 1 / EsAs] = 1.012
EmAm = 23100000 lbs, (NDS 2018, Table 10.3.6C) m = u - (u2 - 1)0.5 = 0.855

Z'II = n ZII CD CM Ct Cg CD = 5.309 kips > T [Satisfactory]

where ZII = 1470 lbs / bolt, (interpolated from NDS 2018, Table 12B)

Technical References:
1. "National Design Specification, NDS", 2018 Edition, AF&AP, AWC, 2018.
2. Alan Williams: "Structural Engineering Reference Manual", Professional Publications, Inc, 2001.
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Nailer Connection Design Based on NDS 2018

INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY

AXIAL TENSILE FORCE (ASD) T= 8 k
NUMBER OF STUDS n= 6
THREAD STUD DIAMETER f= 3/4
THREAD STUD SPACING S= 12 in
END DISTANCE OF WOOD En = 4 in
NAILER TYPE ( 0=Douglas Fir-Larch, 1=Douglas Fir-Larch(N), 0 Douglas Fir-Larch, G=0.5
2=Hem-Fir(N), 3=Hem-Fir, 4=Spruce-Pine-Fir)
NAILER SIZE 4 thk. x 6 width
SECTION AREA OF STEEL MEMBER As = 11.8 in2
LOAD DURATION FACTOR ( Tab 2.3.2, NDS 2018) CD = 1.6
WET SERVICE FACTOR ( Tab 10.3.3, NDS 2018 ) CM = 1.0
TEMPERATURE FACTOR ( Tab 10.3.4, NDS 2018) Ct = 1.0
GROUP ACTION FACTOR APPLY? ( 0 = No, 1 = Yes) 1 Yes, ( Cg = 0.719 , NDS 2018, 11.3.6)
(If T is drag/collector force or stud spacing less than 12" o.c., the group action factor C g must apply.)

THE CONNECTION DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.

ANALYSIS
CHECK EDGE, END, & SPACING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS (NDS 2018, Table 12.5.1A, Table 12.5.1B, & Table 12.5.1C)
Eg = 2.75 in > 1.5 D [Satisfactory]
En = 4 in > 3.5 D [Satisfactory]
S= 12 in > 3D [Satisfactory]

CHECK WOOD CAPACITY

CD = Min (CD1 , CD2 , CD3) = 0.762 , (geometry factor, NDS 2018, 12.5.1)
where CD1 = (actual end distance) / (min end distance for full design value) = E n / 7D = 0.762
CD2 = (actual shear area) / (min shear area for full design value) = 1.000
CD3 = (actual spacing) / (min spacing for full design value) = S / 4D = 4.000


Cg 

 m 1 m 2 n  
 1 R EA   0.719 , (group action factor, NDS 2018, 11.3.6)
n  1 R EA m n  1m  1m 2 n   1 m 
 
   

where n= 6 REA = Min [(EsAs/EmAm) , (EmAm/EsAs)] = 0.079

EsAs = 3.42E+08 lbs g = 180000 D 1.5
= 116913.4
tm = 3.5 in u = 1+g S/2 [1 / EmAm + 1 / EsAs] = 1.028
EmAm = 26950000 lbs, (Em fr NDS, Tab.10.3.6C) m = u - (u2 - 1)0.5 = 0.789

Z'II = n ZII CD CM Ct Cg CD = 9.050 kips > T [Satisfactory]

where ZII = 1720 lbs / stud, (interpolated from Tab 12E or Tab 12B, NDS 2018)

Technical References:
1. "National Design Specification, NDS", 2018 Edition, AF&AP, AWC, 2018.
2. Alan Williams: "Structural Engineering Reference Manual", Professional Publications, Inc, 2001.