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Project data
Project name
Project number
Author
Description
Date 10/13/2025
Code AISC/ACI

Material
Steel A992, A572 Gr.50, A1085. Gr.A

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Project item CON1

Design
Name CON1
Description
Analysis Stress, strain/ loads in equilibrium
Design code AISC - ASD (2022)

Members

Geometry
β – Direction γ - Pitch α - Rotation Offset ex Offset ey Offset ez
Name Cross-section
[°] [°] [°] [mm] [mm] [mm]
C 1 - W10X54 0.0 -90.0 0.0 0 0 0
B 2 - W14X38 0.0 10.0 0.0 0 0 0

Supports and forces

X
Name Support Forces in
[mm]
C / end N-Vy-Vz-Mx-My-Mz Node 0
B / end Node 0

Cross-sections
Name Material
1 - W10X54 A992
2 - W14X38 A992

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Bolts
Diameter fy fu Gross area
Name
[mm] [MPa] [MPa] [mm2]
5/8 A325 16 634.3 827.4 198

Load effects (forces in equilibrium)

N Vy Vz Mx My Mz
Name Member
[kN] [kN] [kN] [kNm] [kNm] [kNm]
LE1 C / End -172.3 0.0 -30.4 0.0 -120.0 0.0
B / End 0.0 0.0 -175.0 0.0 120.0 0.0

Unbalanced forces
X Y Z Mx My Mz
Name
[kN] [kN] [kN] [kNm] [kNm] [kNm]
LE1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Check

Summary
Name Value Check status
Analysis 100.0% OK
Plates 1.8 < 5.0% OK
Bolts 100.0 < 100% OK
Welds 87.5 < 100% OK
Buckling Not calculated

Plates
tp σEd εPl σc,Ed
Name Loads Status
[mm] [MPa] [%] [MPa]
C-bfl 1 15.6 LE1 206.4 0.0 0.0 OK
C-tfl 1 15.6 LE1 207.2 0.4 0.0 OK
C-w 1 9.4 LE1 207.4 0.5 0.0 OK
B-bfl 1 13.1 LE1 207.3 0.4 0.0 OK
B-tfl 1 13.1 LE1 207.2 0.4 0.0 OK
B-w 1 7.9 LE1 210.0 1.8 7.0 OK
FP1 10.0 LE1 206.6 0.1 10.1 OK
STIFF1a 15.6 LE1 206.5 0.0 0.0 OK
STIFF1b 15.6 LE1 206.5 0.0 0.0 OK
STIFF1c 15.6 LE1 174.3 0.0 0.0 OK
STIFF1d 15.6 LE1 168.0 0.0 0.0 OK

Design data
Fy εlim
Material
[MPa] [%]
A992 344.7 5.0

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Detailed result for C-bfl 1

Design values used in the analysis
Fy
= 206.4 MPa
​

Ω ​

Where:
Fy = 344.7 MPa – characteristic yield strength
​

Ω = 1.67 – safety factor for steel material AISC 360-22 – B3.2

Detailed result for C-tfl 1

Design values used in the analysis
Fy
= 206.4 MPa
​

Ω ​

Where:
Fy = 344.7 MPa – characteristic yield strength
​

Ω = 1.67 – safety factor for steel material AISC 360-22 – B3.2

Detailed result for C-w 1

Design values used in the analysis
Fy
= 206.4 MPa
​

Ω ​

Where:
Fy = 344.7 MPa – characteristic yield strength
​

Ω = 1.67 – safety factor for steel material AISC 360-22 – B3.2

Detailed result for B-bfl 1

Design values used in the analysis
Fy
= 206.4 MPa
​

Ω ​

Where:
Fy = 344.7 MPa – characteristic yield strength
​

Ω = 1.67 – safety factor for steel material AISC 360-22 – B3.2

Detailed result for B-tfl 1

Design values used in the analysis
Fy
= 206.4 MPa
​

Ω
​

Where:
Fy = 344.7 MPa – characteristic yield strength
​

Ω = 1.67 – safety factor for steel material AISC 360-22 – B3.2

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Detailed result for B-w 1

Design values used in the analysis
Fy
= 206.4 MPa
​

Ω ​

Where:
Fy = 344.7 MPa – characteristic yield strength
​

Ω = 1.67 – safety factor for steel material AISC 360-22 – B3.2

Detailed result for FP1

Design values used in the analysis
Fy
= 206.4 MPa
​

Ω ​

Where:
Fy = 344.7 MPa – characteristic yield strength
​

Ω = 1.67 – safety factor for steel material AISC 360-22 – B3.2

Detailed result for STIFF1a

Design values used in the analysis
Fy
= 206.4 MPa
​

Ω ​

Where:
Fy = 344.7 MPa – characteristic yield strength
​

Ω = 1.67 – safety factor for steel material AISC 360-22 – B3.2

Detailed result for STIFF1b

Design values used in the analysis
Fy
= 206.4 MPa
​

Ω ​

Where:
Fy = 344.7 MPa – characteristic yield strength
​

Ω = 1.67 – safety factor for steel material AISC 360-22 – B3.2

Detailed result for STIFF1c

Design values used in the analysis
Fy
= 206.4 MPa
​

Ω
​

Where:
Fy = 344.7 MPa – characteristic yield strength
​

Ω = 1.67 – safety factor for steel material AISC 360-22 – B3.2

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Detailed result for STIFF1d

Design values used in the analysis
Fy
= 206.4 MPa
​

Ω ​

Where:
Fy = 344.7 MPa – characteristic yield strength
​

Ω = 1.67 – safety factor for steel material AISC 360-22 – B3.2

Overall check, LE1

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Strain check, LE1

Equivalent stress, LE1

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Bolts
Ft V Rn,bearing/Ω Utt Uts Utts
Shape Item Grade Loads Detailing Status
[kN] [kN] [kN] [%] [%] [%]

B1 5/8 A325 - 1 LE1 1.8 36.8 67.2 3.0 100.0 0.0 OK OK

B2 5/8 A325 - 1 LE1 0.8 36.8 67.2 1.3 100.0 0.0 OK OK

B3 5/8 A325 - 1 LE1 3.6 36.8 67.2 5.8 100.0 0.0 OK OK

Design data
Rn,tension/Ω Rn,shear/Ω
Grade
[kN] [kN]
5/8 A325 - 1 61.4 36.8

Detailed result for B1

Tension resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J3-1)
Rn Fnt ⋅ Ab
Ω
​

​ = Ω
​

= 61.4 kN ≥ Ft =​
1.8 kN

Where:
Fnt = 620.0 MPa – nominal tensile stress AISC 360-22 – Table J3.2
​

Ab = 198 mm2
​ – gross bolt cross-sectional area

Ω = 2.00 – safety factor for tension and shear

Shear resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J3-1)

Rn Fnv ⋅ Ab
Ω
​

​
= Ω
​ ​

​
= 36.8 kN ≥ V = 36.8 kN

Where:
Fnv = 372.0 MPa – nominal shear stress AISC 360-22 – Table J3.2
​

Ab = 198 mm2
​ – gross bolt cross-sectional area
Ω = 2.00 – safety factor for tension and shear

Bearing resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J3-6)

Rn = 1.20 ⋅ lc ⋅ t ⋅ Fu
​ ​
≤ 2.40 ⋅ d ⋅ t ⋅ Fu ​

Rn
Ω
​

​ = 67.2 kN ≥ V = 36.8 kN

Where:
lc = 43 mm
​
– clear distance, in the direction of the force, between the edge of the hole and the edge of the adjacent
hole or edge of the material
t = 8 mm – thickness of the plate

d = 16 mm – diameter of a bolt

Fu = 448.2 MPa – specified minimum tensile strength of the connected material

​

Ω = 2.00 – safety factor for bearing at bolt holes

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Interaction of tension and shear check (AISC 360-22 – J3-2)

The required stress, in either shear or tension, is less than or equal to 30% of the corresponding available stress and the effects of

combined stresses need not to be investigated.

Detailed result for B2

Tension resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J3-1)
Rn Fnt ⋅ Ab
Ω
​

​ = Ω
​

= 61.4 kN ≥ Ft =​
0.8 kN

Where:
Fnt = 620.0 MPa – nominal tensile stress AISC 360-22 – Table J3.2
​

Ab = 198 mm2
​
– gross bolt cross-sectional area

Ω = 2.00 – safety factor for tension and shear

Shear resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J3-1)

Rn Fnv ⋅ Ab
Ω
​

​ = Ω
​ ​

​ = 36.8 kN ≥ V = 36.8 kN

Where:
Fnv = 372.0 MPa – nominal shear stress AISC 360-22 – Table J3.2
​

Ab = 198 mm2
​
– gross bolt cross-sectional area

Ω = 2.00 – safety factor for tension and shear

Bearing resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J3-6)

Rn = 1.20 ⋅ lc ⋅ t ⋅ Fu
​ ​
≤ 2.40 ⋅ d ⋅ t ⋅ Fu ​

Rn
Ω
​

​ = 67.2 kN ≥ V = 36.8 kN

Where:
lc = 43 mm
​
– clear distance, in the direction of the force, between the edge of the hole and the edge of the adjacent
hole or edge of the material
t = 8 mm – thickness of the plate

d = 16 mm – diameter of a bolt

Fu = 448.2 MPa – specified minimum tensile strength of the connected material

​

Ω = 2.00 – safety factor for bearing at bolt holes

Interaction of tension and shear check (AISC 360-22 – J3-2)

The required stress, in either shear or tension, is less than or equal to 30% of the corresponding available stress and the effects of

combined stresses need not to be investigated.

Detailed result for B3

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Tension resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J3-1)

Rn Fnt ⋅ Ab
Ω
​

​ = Ω
​

= 61.4 kN ≥ Ft =​
3.6 kN

Where:
Fnt = 620.0 MPa – nominal tensile stress AISC 360-22 – Table J3.2
​

Ab = 198 mm2
​
– gross bolt cross-sectional area

Ω = 2.00 – safety factor for tension and shear

Shear resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J3-1)

Rn Fnv ⋅ Ab
Ω
​

​ = Ω
​ ​

​ = 36.8 kN ≥ V = 36.8 kN

Where:
Fnv = 372.0 MPa – nominal shear stress AISC 360-22 – Table J3.2
​

Ab = 198 mm2
​
– gross bolt cross-sectional area

Ω = 2.00 – safety factor for tension and shear

Bearing resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J3-6)

Rn = 1.20 ⋅ lc ⋅ t ⋅ Fu
​ ​
≤ 2.40 ⋅ d ⋅ t ⋅ Fu ​

Rn
Ω
​

​ = 67.2 kN ≥ V = 36.8 kN

Where:
lc = 43 mm
​
– clear distance, in the direction of the force, between the edge of the hole and the edge of the adjacent
hole or edge of the material
t = 8 mm – thickness of the plate

d = 16 mm – diameter of a bolt

Fu = 448.2 MPa – specified minimum tensile strength of the connected material

​

Ω = 2.00 – safety factor for bearing at bolt holes

Interaction of tension and shear check (AISC 360-22 – J3-2)

The required stress, in either shear or tension, is less than or equal to 30% of the corresponding available stress and the effects of

combined stresses need not to be investigated.

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Welds
tw w L Lc Fn Rn/Ω Ut Utc
Item Edge Xu Loads Detailing Status
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kN] [kN] [%] [%]
C-tfl 1 FP1 E70xx ◢ 4.0 ◣ ◢ 5.7 ◣ 281 14 LE1 9.8 12.1 81.4 75.1 OK OK
E70xx ◢ 4.0 ◣ ◢ 5.7 ◣ 281 14 LE1 9.7 12.1 80.4 73.7 OK OK
C-bfl 1 STIFF1a E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 5.0 28.5 17.6 6.7 OK OK
E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 6.9 33.4 20.6 9.1 OK OK
C-w 1 STIFF1a E70xx ◢ 4.7 ◣ ◢ 6.6 ◣ 200 22 LE1 11.7 22.7 51.7 33.0 OK OK
E70xx ◢ 4.7 ◣ ◢ 6.6 ◣ 199 22 LE1 6.5 18.1 35.7 19.4 OK OK
C-tfl 1 STIFF1a E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 27.6 36.7 75.3 45.0 OK OK
E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 9.3 36.3 25.6 10.9 OK OK
C-bfl 1 STIFF1b E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 7.1 33.5 21.2 9.5 OK OK
E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 5.4 28.5 18.8 7.6 OK OK
C-w 1 STIFF1b E70xx ◢ 4.7 ◣ ◢ 6.6 ◣ 199 22 LE1 7.0 17.7 39.7 22.3 OK OK
E70xx ◢ 4.7 ◣ ◢ 6.6 ◣ 200 22 LE1 11.4 22.7 50.4 32.1 OK OK
C-tfl 1 STIFF1b E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 9.1 35.6 25.6 11.2 OK OK
E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 27.6 36.7 75.3 45.6 OK OK
C-bfl 1 STIFF1c E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 19.5 36.7 53.3 31.8 OK OK
E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 14.0 30.3 46.0 26.8 OK OK
C-w 1 STIFF1c E70xx ◢ 4.7 ◣ ◢ 6.6 ◣ 199 22 LE1 11.9 16.7 71.3 45.4 OK OK
E70xx ◢ 4.7 ◣ ◢ 6.6 ◣ 200 22 LE1 13.9 20.0 69.4 37.3 OK OK
C-tfl 1 STIFF1c E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 12.8 36.7 35.0 18.2 OK OK
E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 26.5 36.7 72.3 40.6 OK OK
C-bfl 1 STIFF1d E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 14.4 30.3 47.5 27.9 OK OK
E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 19.7 36.6 53.8 32.3 OK OK
C-w 1 STIFF1d E70xx ◢ 4.7 ◣ ◢ 6.6 ◣ 200 22 LE1 14.0 20.0 70.0 37.8 OK OK
E70xx ◢ 4.7 ◣ ◢ 6.6 ◣ 199 22 LE1 12.5 16.7 75.0 48.1 OK OK
C-tfl 1 STIFF1d E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 26.3 36.8 71.5 40.4 OK OK
E70xx ◢ 7.8 ◣ ◢ 11.0 ◣ 109 22 LE1 15.7 36.4 43.2 22.5 OK OK
C-tfl 1 B-tfl 1 E70xx ◢ 6.5 ◣ ◢ 9.2 ◣ 171 21 LE1 26.6 30.4 87.5 84.4 OK OK
E70xx ◢ 6.5 ◣ ◢ 9.2 ◣ 172 21 LE1 17.0 25.5 66.8 42.9 OK OK
C-tfl 1 B-bfl 1 E70xx ◢ 6.5 ◣ ◢ 9.2 ◣ 171 21 LE1 16.2 29.9 54.3 35.0 OK OK
E70xx ◢ 6.5 ◣ ◢ 9.2 ◣ 171 21 LE1 25.7 30.4 84.7 81.9 OK OK

Design data
Fexx
Material
[MPa]
E70xx 482.6

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Detailed result for C-tfl 1 / FP1 - 1

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 12.1 kN ≥ Fn =​
9.8 kN

Where:
Fnw = 429.9 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 78.3° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 56 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-tfl 1 / FP1 - 2

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 12.1 kN ≥ Fn =​
9.7 kN

Where:
Fnw = 428.5 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 76.5° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 56 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-bfl 1 / STIFF1a - 1

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 28.5 kN ≥ Fn =​
5.0 kN

Where:
Fnw = 333.5 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 26.9° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

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Detailed result for C-bfl 1 / STIFF1a - 2

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 33.4 kN ≥ Fn =​
6.9 kN

Where:
Fnw = 392.0 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 52.6° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-w 1 / STIFF1a - 1

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 22.7 kN ≥ Fn =​
11.7 kN

Where:
Fnw = 434.3 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 88.7° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 104 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-w 1 / STIFF1a - 2

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 18.1 kN ≥ Fn =​
6.5 kN

Where:
Fnw = 348.4 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 33.3° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 104 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

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Detailed result for C-tfl 1 / STIFF1a - 1

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 36.7 kN ≥ Fn =​
27.6 kN

Where:
Fnw = 430.1 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 78.5° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-tfl 1 / STIFF1a - 2

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 36.3 kN ≥ Fn =​
9.3 kN

Where:
Fnw = 425.2 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 73.2° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-bfl 1 / STIFF1b - 1

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 33.5 kN ≥ Fn =​
7.1 kN

Where:
Fnw = 392.2 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 52.6° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

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Detailed result for C-bfl 1 / STIFF1b - 2

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 28.5 kN ≥ Fn =​
5.4 kN

Where:
Fnw = 334.0 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 27.0° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-w 1 / STIFF1b - 1

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 17.7 kN ≥ Fn =​
7.0 kN

Where:
Fnw = 340.7 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 30.0° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 104 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-w 1 / STIFF1b - 2

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 22.7 kN ≥ Fn =​
11.4 kN

Where:
Fnw = 434.1 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 87.2° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 104 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

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Detailed result for C-tfl 1 / STIFF1b - 1

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 35.6 kN ≥ Fn =​
9.1 kN

Where:
Fnw = 416.9 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 66.6° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-tfl 1 / STIFF1b - 2

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 36.7 kN ≥ Fn =​
27.6 kN

Where:
Fnw = 430.1 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 78.6° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-bfl 1 / STIFF1c - 1

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 36.7 kN ≥ Fn =​
19.5 kN

Where:
Fnw = 429.8 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 78.1° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

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Detailed result for C-bfl 1 / STIFF1c - 2

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 30.3 kN ≥ Fn =​
14.0 kN

Where:
Fnw = 355.7 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 36.4° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-w 1 / STIFF1c - 1

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 16.7 kN ≥ Fn =​
11.9 kN

Where:
Fnw = 321.4 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 21.4° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 104 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-w 1 / STIFF1c - 2

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 20.0 kN ≥ Fn =​
13.9 kN

Where:
Fnw = 382.9 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 48.3° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 104 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

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Detailed result for C-tfl 1 / STIFF1c - 1

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 36.7 kN ≥ Fn =​
12.8 kN

Where:
Fnw = 430.1 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 78.5° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-tfl 1 / STIFF1c - 2

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 36.7 kN ≥ Fn =​
26.5 kN

Where:
Fnw = 430.4 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 79.0° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-bfl 1 / STIFF1d - 1

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 30.3 kN ≥ Fn =​
14.4 kN

Where:
Fnw = 354.8 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 36.0° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

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Detailed result for C-bfl 1 / STIFF1d - 2

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 36.6 kN ≥ Fn =​
19.7 kN

Where:
Fnw = 429.5 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 77.9° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-w 1 / STIFF1d - 1

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 20.0 kN ≥ Fn =​
14.0 kN

Where:
Fnw = 382.3 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 48.0° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 104 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-w 1 / STIFF1d - 2

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 16.7 kN ≥ Fn =​
12.5 kN

Where:
Fnw = 320.3 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 20.8° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 104 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

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Detailed result for C-tfl 1 / STIFF1d - 1

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 36.8 kN ≥ Fn =​
26.3 kN

Where:
Fnw = 430.9 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 79.7° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-tfl 1 / STIFF1d - 2

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 36.4 kN ≥ Fn =​
15.7 kN

Where:
Fnw = 426.3 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 74.3° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 171 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-tfl 1 / B-tfl 1 - 1

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 30.4 kN ≥ Fn =​
26.6 kN

Where:
Fnw = 434.3 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 88.7° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 140 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

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Detailed result for C-tfl 1 / B-tfl 1 - 2

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 25.5 kN ≥ Fn =​
17.0 kN

Where:
Fnw = 363.6 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 39.8° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 140 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-tfl 1 / B-bfl 1 - 1

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 29.9 kN ≥ Fn =​
16.2 kN

Where:
Fnw = 427.9 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 75.9° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 140 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Detailed result for C-tfl 1 / B-bfl 1 - 2

Weld resistance check (AISC 360-22 – J2-4)
Rn Fnw ⋅Awe
Ω
​

​ = ​

Ω
​

​ = 30.4 kN ≥ Fn =​
25.7 kN

Where:
Fnw = 434.2 MPa – nominal stress of weld material:
​

Fnw = 0.6 ⋅ FEXX ⋅ (1 + 0.5 ⋅ sin1.5 θ) , where:

​ ​

FEXX = 482.6 MPa – electrode classification number, i.e. minimum specified tensile strength
​

θ = 87.9° – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis

Awe = 140 mm2 – effective area of weld critical element

​

Ω = 2.0 – safety factor for fillet welds

Buckling
Buckling analysis was not calculated.

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Symbol explanation
Symbol Explanation
tp Plate thickness
σEd Equivalent stress
εPl Plastic strain
σc,Ed Contact stress
Fy Yield strength
εlim Limit of plastic strain
Ft Tension force
V Resultant of bolt shear forces Vy and Vz in shear planes
Rn,bearing/Ω Bolt bearing resistance
Utt Utilization in tension
Uts Utilization in shear
Utts Utilization in tension and shear
Rn,tension/Ω Bolt tension resistance - AISC 360-22 – J3.7
Rn,shear/Ω Bolt shear resistance - AISC 360-22 – J3.7
tw Throat thickness of weld
w Leg size of weld
L Length of weld
Lc Length of weld critical element
Fn Force in weld critical element
Rn/Ω Weld resistance - AISC 360-22 – J2-4
Ut Utilization
Utc Weld capacity estimation
◢ Fillet weld
Fexx Ultimate strength as rated by electrode classification number

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Code settings
Item Value Unit Reference
Friction coefficient - concrete 0.40 - ACI 349-01 – B.6.1.4
Friction coefficient in slip-resistance 0.30 - AISC 360-22 – J3.9
Limit plastic strain 0.05 -
Detailing Yes
Distance between bolts [d] 2.66 - AISC 360-22 – J3.4
Concrete breakout resistance check Both
Base metal capacity check at weld fusion face No AISC 360-22 – J2-2
Deformation at bolt hole at service load is design
Yes AISC 360-22 – J3.11
consideration
Cracked concrete Yes ACI 318-14 – 17
Local deformation check Yes
Local deformation limit 0.03 - CIDECT DG 1, 3 – 1.1
Analysis with large deformations for hollow section
Geometrical nonlinearity (GMNA) Yes
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Theoretical Background
CBFEM versus AISC 360
The weak point of standard design method is in analyzing of internal forces and stress in a joint. CBFEM replaces specific analysis
of internal forces in joint with general FEA.

Check methods of specific components like bolts or welds are done according to standard AISC 360.
For the fasteners – bolts and welds – special FEM components had to be developed to model the welds and bolts behaviour in the
connection. All parts of 1D members and all additional plates are modeled as plate/walls. These elements are made of steel (metal
in general) and the behaviour of this material is significantly nonlinear.
The real stress-strain diagram of steel is replaced by the ideal plastic material for design purposes in building practice. The
advantage of ideal plastic material is, that only yield strength and modulus of elasticity must be known to describe the material
curve. The yield strength is multiplied by resistance factor (LRFD) or divided by safety factor (ASD) – AISC 360, Appendix 1. The
granted ductility of construction steel is 15 %. The real usable value of limit plastic strain is 5% for ordinary design (EN 1993-1-5
appendix C paragraph C.8 note 1).
The stress in steel cannot exceed the yield strength when using the ideal elastic-plastic stress-strain diagram.

Real tension curve and the ideal elastic-plastic diagram of material

CBFEM method aims to model the real state precisely. Meshes of plates / walls are not merged, no intersections are generated
between them, unlike it is used to when modeling structures and buildings. Mesh of finite elements is generated on each individual
plate independently on mesh of other plates.
Between the meshes, special massless force interpolation constraints are added. They ensure the connection between the edge of
one plate and the surface or edge of the other plate.
This unique calculation model provides very good results – both for the point of view of precision and of the analysis speed. The
method is protected by patent.
The steel base plate is placed loosely on the concrete foundation. It is a contact element in the analysis model – the connection
resists compression fully, but does not resist tension.

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Stress-strain diagram of contact between the concrete block and the base plate

The concrete block in CBFEM is modeled using Winkler-Pasternak subsoil model. The stiffness of subsoil is determined using
modulus of elasticity of concrete and effective height of subsoil. The concrete block is not designed by CBFEM method.

Welds are modeled using a special elastoplastic element, which is added to the interpolation links between the plates. The element
respects the weld throat thickness, position and orientation. The plasticity state is controlled by stresses in the weld throat section.
The plastic redistribution of stress in welds allows for stress peaks to be redistributed along the longer part of the weld.

Bolted connection consists of two or more clasped plates and one or more bolts. Plates are placed loosely on each other.
A contact element is inserted between plates in the analysis model, which acts only in compression. No forces are carried in
tension.

Shear force is taken by bearing. Special model for its transferring in the force direction only is implemented. IDEA StatiCa
Connection can check bolts for interaction of shear and tension. The bolt behavior is implemented according to the following picture.

Bolt – tension

Symbols explanation:

K – linear stiffness of bolt,

Kp – stiffness of bolt at plastic branch,
Flt – limit force for linear behaviour of bolt,
Ft,Rd – limit bolt resistance,
ul – limit deformation of bolt.

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Bolt – interaction of shear and tension

Loads
End forces of member of the frame analysis model are transferred to the ends of member segments. Eccentricities of members
caused by the joint design are respected during load transfer.
The analysis model created by CBFEM method corresponds to the real joint very precisely, whereas the analysis of internal forces
is performed on very idealised 3D FEM bar model, where individual beams are modeled using centrelines and the joints are
modeled using immaterial nodes.

Joint of a vertical column and a horizontal beam

Internal forces are analysed using 1D members in 3D model. There is an example of courses of internal forces in the following
picture.

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Internal forces in horizontal beam. M and V are the end forces at joint.

The effects caused by member on the joint are important to design the connection. The effects are illustrated in the following
picture.

Effects of the member on the joint. CBFEM model is drawn in dark blue color.

Moment M and shear force V act in a theoretical joint. The point of theoretical joint does not exist in CBFEM model, thus the load
cannot be applied here. The model must be loaded by actions M and V, which have to be transferred to the end of segment in the
distance r.
Mc = M − V · r
Vc = V
In CBFEM model, the end section of segment is loaded by moment Mc and force Vc.

Welds
Fillet welds
The design strength, ϕRn and the allowable strength, Rn/Ω of welded joints are evaluated in connection weld check.
ϕ = 0.75 (LRFD)
Ω = 2.00 (ASD)
Available strength of welded joints is evaluated according to AISC 360 – J2.4:
Rn = FnwAwe
Fnw = 0.60 FEXX (1.0 + 0.50 sin1.5Θ)
where

F nw – nominal stress of weld material,

A we – effective area of the weld,
F EXX – electrode classification number, i.e., minimum specified tensile strength,

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Θ – angle of loading measured from the weld longitudinal axis.

For long welds and welding to unstiffened flanges or webs of rectangular hollow sections, the weld material model is fine-tuned so
that no reduction factor is necessary. The weld resistance is governed by most stressed weld element.

CJP groove welds

AISC Specification Table J2.5 identifies four loading conditions that might be associated with JP groove welds, and shows that the
strength of the joint is either controlled by the base metal or that the loads need not be considered in the design of the welds
connecting the parts. Accordingly, when CJP groove welds are made with matching-strength filler metal, the strength of a
connection is governed or controlled by the base metal, and no checks on the weld strength are required.

Bolts
Tensile and shear strength of bolts
The design tensile or shear strength, ϕRn, and the allowable tensile or shear strength, Rn / Ω of a snug-tightened bolt is determined
according to the limit states of tension rupture and shear rupture as follows:
R n = F nA b
ϕ = 0.75 (LRFD)
Ω = 2.00 (ASD)
where

A b – nominal unthreaded body area of bolt or threaded part,

F n – nominal tensile stress, Fnt, or shear stress, Fnv, from Table J3.2.

The tensile force, against which the required tensile strength is checked, includes any tension resulting from prying action produced
by deformation of the connected parts.

Combined Tension and shear in bearing type connection

The available tensile strength of a bolt subjected to combined tension and shear is determined according to the limit states of
tension and shear rupture as follows:
Rn = F'ntAb (AISC 360 J3-2)
ϕ = 0.75 (LRFD)
Ω = 2.00 (ASD)
F'nt = 1.3 Fnt − frvFnt / ϕFnv (AISC 360 J3-3a LRFD)
F'nt = 1.3 Fnt − frvΩ Fnt / Fnv (AISC 360 J3-3b ASD)
where

F' nt – nominal tensile stress modified to include the effects of shear stress,
F nt – nominal tensile stress from AISC 360 – Tab. J3.2,
F nv – nominal shear stress from AISC 360 – Tab. J3.2,
f rv – required shear stress using LRFD or ASD load combinations. The available shear stress of the fastener shall be equal
or exceed the required shear stress, frv.

Bearing strength in bolt holes

The available bearing strength, ϕRn and Rn/Ω at bolt holes is determined for the limit state of bearing as follows:
For a bolt in a connection with standard holes:
Rn = 1.2 lctFu ≤ 2.4 d t Fu (AISC 360 J3-6a, c)
For a bolt in a connection with slotted holes:
Rn = 1.0 lct Fu ≤ 2.0 d t Fu (AISC 360 J3-6e, f)
ϕ = 0.75 (LRFD)
Ω = 2.00 (ASD)

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F u – specified minimum tensile strength of the connected material,

d – nominal bolt diameter,
l c – clear distance, in the direction of the force, between the edge of the hole and the edge of the adjacent hole or edge of
the material,
t – thickness of connected material.

Preloaded bolts
The design slip resistance of a preloaded class A325 or A490 bolt with of effect of tensile force, Ft,Ed according to AISC 360 – J3.9.
Preloading force to be used AISC 360 – Tab. J3.1.
Tb = 0.7 fubAs
Design slip resistance per bolt AISC 360 – J3.8
Rn = 1.13 μ TbNs
Utilisation in shear [%]:
Uts = V / Rn
where

A s – tensile stress area of the bolt,

f ub – ultimate tensile strength,
μ – mean slip factor coefficient,
N s – number of the friction surfaces. Check is calculated for each friction surface separately,
V – shear force.

Anchors
The anchor bolt element is elastic-plastic with significant strain hardening. The maximum steel tensile resistance is expected at the
strain which equals to 0.25 × guaranteed elongation. The failure mode due to concrete cracking may occur before the anchor steel
tensile resistance is reached and is considered as a completely brittle failure.
Similarly, the steel components in shear (anchor bolt, base plate in bearing) are able to yield but failure modes connected with
concrete cracking may occur suddenly as a brittle failure.
All standards use Concrete Capacity Design method developed by prof. R. Eligehausen at University of Stuttgart. The theory is
based on vast experimental and numerical testing mostly on unreinforced concrete blocks and relatively short, often post-installed,
anchors.
Anchorage is designed according to ACI 318-14 – Chapter 17. The design is available only for LRFD. Some failure modes (e.g.
steel resistance) are evaluated for single anchors, others (e.g. concrete breakout) are checked for group of anchors.

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