CE591 Fall 2013 Connection Practice Problems (will not be collected or graded)

Problem 1:

Design a conventional single-plate connection for an A992 W21x44 beam with a factored support reaction, Ru, of 90 kips. The beam is NOT coped. Use 7/8 A325N bolts in standard holes. You may reference AISC single-plate design aids, but show detailed calculations for your design and note the controlling limit state. Assume that the properties of the supporting column do not affect your design capacity. However, remember to consider thickness of the beam web as well as the T dimension of the beam. Using AISC Table 10-1, choose an all-bolted double-angle connection for an A992 W24x84 beam with a factored reaction, Ru, of 125 kips. Use 7/8 A325X bolts in standard holes in a bearing-type connection. The beam is NOT coped. From Table 10-1, determine number and placement of bolts for 5/16 thick, A36 angles. Assume that the properties of the supporting column do not affect your design capacity. Determine the controlling limit state for your connection. Show calculations to justify your answer. Neglect prying action. Design an all-welded double-angle connection for an A992 W33x118 beam with a factored reaction, Ru, of 175 kips. This connection is to an A992 column with a flange thickness of . Use A36 angles and E70 SMAW. You may reference AISC double-angle design aids, but show detailed calculations for your design (i.e., verify capacities of weld groups using the appropriate equation(s) or AISC Table 8-8; show calculations for other limit states). With the unstiffened seat shown below, can a factored beam end reaction, Ru, of 35 kips be supported? Use 7/8 A325X bolts in a bearing type connection. Show calculations to justify your answer and note whether shear yield or flexural yield of the angle controls. Specify a size for the angle at the top flange and explain its function.
7 t=8 "

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1 2"

gap W14x30 A992 A325X 7 L4 x 4 x 16 L = 7" A36

7 8"