"Boltgrp" - Bolt Group and Bolt Stress Analysis Program

"BOLTGRP" --- BOLT GROUP and BOLT STRESS ANALYSIS PROGRAM
Program Description:
"BOLTGRP" is a spreadsheet program written in MS-Excel for the purpose of analysis of bolt groups using
either the ultimate strength method (also known as "instantaneous center of rotation" method) or the "elastic"
(vector) method ("Alternate Method 1" in AISC Manual). There is also a worksheet for bolt stress analysis, and a
separate worksheet that contains data tables for bolts.
This program is a workbook consisting of thirteen (13) worksheets, described as follows:
Worksheet Name
Description
Doc
Table XI
Table XII
Table XIII
Table XIV
Table XV
Table XVI
Table XVII
Table XVIII
Bolt Group (<=25)
Bolt Group (<=75)
Bolt Stress
Bolt Data
This documentation sheet

Bolt group instantaneous center analysis for one row of bolts
Bolt group instantaneous center analysis for two rows spaced at 3"
Bolt group instantaneous center analysis for two rows spaced at 5-1/2"
Bolt group instantaneous center analysis for two rows spaced at 8"
Bolt group instantaneous center analysis for three rows spaced at 3"
Bolt group instantaneous center analysis for three rows spaced at 6"
Bolt group instantaneous center analysis for four rows spaced at 3"
Bolt group instantaneous center analysis for four rows spaced at 4"
Bolt group elastic analysis for up to 25 total bolts and 4 load points
Bolt group elastic analysis for up to 75 total bolts and 8 load points
Bolt Stress Analysis for H.S. Bolts subject to tension and/or shear
Bolt Data Tables
Program Assumptions and Limitations:

1. The AISC eccentric loads on bolt groups worksheets (Tables XI through XVIII, pages 4-62 through 4-69) are
applicable for only in-plane shear loads and torques (moments) on the bolt group.
2. The elastic method worksheets, "Bolt Group(<=25)" and "Bolt Group(<=75)", can be used for all cases of
in-plane and out-of-plane loads on the bolt group, or where geometry limitations of the AISC Tables XI
through XVIII are ecceeded. The "elastic" method (AISC "Alternate" Method 1) will always give conservative
results when compared to using the AISC Tables.
3. The elastic method worksheets, "Bolt Group(<=25)" and "Bolt Group(<=75)", assume a minimum of 2 bolts
and a maximum of either 25 or 75 bolts for a bolt group.
4. The elastic method worksheets, "Bolt Group(<=25)" and "Bolt Group(<=75)", assume that all the bolts
contribute to the moment of inertia of the group, and the applied loads are linearly distributed among the bolts
based on the location of the bolts from the centroidal axes.
5. The elastic method worksheets, "Bolt Group(<=25)" and "Bolt Group(<=75)", assume an orthogonal X-Y-Z
coordinate system. All bolts and loads points MUST BE located in the "positive" (1st) quadrant. "Negative"
bolt or load point location coordinates are NOT permitted. "Right-Hand-Rule" sign convention is used for all
applied forces and moments at load point locations.
6. In the elastic method worksheets, "Bolt Group(<=25)" and "Bolt Group(<=75)", the bolts and load points can be
numbered in any desired order. However, the user should make sure to either clear the contents of all
spreadsheet cells that are not used for input or those cell values should be input = 0. All bolts and load points
MUST BE input in proper numerical sequence with no "breaks" in the numerical order of input data.
7. The "Bolt Stress" analysis worksheet checks allowable bolt tension and bolt shear against the applied values.
High strength bolts from 1/2" up through 1-1/2" diameter are assumed. Effects of fatigue are considered if
required. Bolts can be in either single or double shear. AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD) is used.
8. This program contains numerous comment boxes which contain a wide variety of information including
explanations of input or output items, equations used, data tables, etc. (Note: presence of a comment box
is denoted by a red triangle in the upper right-hand corner of a cell. Merely move the mouse pointer to the
desired cell to view the contents of that particular "comment box".)
9. The Bolt Data worksheet contains 2 pages of data tables for bolt allowable tension and shear forces, bolt
length determination, bolt hole dimensions, and minimum edge distances. All data is per AISC 9th Edition
Manual (ASD).
"BOLTGRP.xls" Program
Version 2.9
ECCENTRIC LOADS ON BOLT GROUPS - FOR ONE VERTICAL ROW

Based on the Instantaneous Center of Rotation Method and Alternate Method 2
Using Table XI from AISC 9th Ed. Manual (ASD) - page 4-62
Job Name:
Subject:
Job Number:
Originator:
Checker:
Input Data:
L=8.625
Vertical Load, Pv =
Horizontal Load, Ph =
No. Bolts in Vert. Row, n =
Vertical Bolt Spacing, b =
Dist. from Pv to C.G., L =
Bolt Diameter, db =
ASTM Bolt Desig. =
Bolt Type (N, X, or SC) =
Bolt Hole Type =
Single or Double Shear?
25.00
0.00
6
3.0
8.625
0.750
A325
N
STD
SS
Pv=25 k
kips
kips
P=Pv
in.
b=3
(Typ.)
C.G.
P = C*rv (for vertical load only)

P = eccentric load on bolt group (kips)
C = coefficient interpolated from Table XI
rv = maximum shear on any bolt
Vb = allowable shear per bolt
Results:
2.691
25.00
0.000
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
9.29
21.00
1
9.30
kips
deg.
k/bolt
ksi
k/bolt
(interpolated from Table XI, page 4-62)

P = SQRT(Pv^2+Ph^2)
= 90-(ATAN(Pv/Ph)
Co = C (from AISC Table XI)
C(max) = n
A = C(max)/Co >= 1.0
Ca/Co = A/(SIN+A*COS) >= 1.0
Ca = (Ca/Co)*Co
rv =P/C
Fv = from AISC Table J3.2, page 5-73
SF = Shear Factor = 1 for Single-Shear
Vb = Fv*Ab*SF = Fv*(*db^2/4)*SF
Bolt group is adequate!
rv = 9.29 <= 9.3 kips/bolt
k Index:
###
###
in.
Nomenclature:
C=
P=
Angle =
Co =
C(max) =
A=
Ca/Co =
Ca =
rv =
Fv =
SF =
Vb =
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
3 of 18
Ph=0
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
A325
A490
N
X
SC
STD
OVS
SS
DS
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
For:
b = 6"
###
###
08/22/2015 04:02:36
Version 2.9
ECCENTRIC LOADS ON BOLT GROUPS - FOR TWO VERTICAL ROWS

Using Table XII from AISC 9th Ed. Manual (ASD) - page 4-63
Job Name:
Subject:
Job Number:
Originator:
Checker:
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
Input Data:
Vertical Load, Pv =
Bolt Diameter, db =
ASTM Bolt Desig. =
Bolt Hole Type =
57.00
0.00
6
3.0
7.500
0.750
A325
N
STD
SS
L=7.5
kips
Pv=57 k
kips
P=Pv
in.
in.
b=3
(Typ.)
Ph=0
Nomenclature:
P = C*rv (for vertical load only)
C = coefficient interpolated from Table XII
Results:
C=
P=
Angle =
Co =
C(max) =
A=
Ca/Co =
Ca =
rv =
Fv =
SF =
Vb =
6.175
57.00
0.000
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
9.23
21.00
1
9.30
kips
deg.
k/bolt
ksi
k/bolt
(interpolated from Table XII, page 4-63)

P = SQRT(Pv^2+Ph^2)
= 90-(ATAN(Pv/Ph)
Co = C (from AISC Table XII)
C(max) = 2*n
A = C(max)/Co >= 1.0
Ca = (Ca/Co)*Co
rv =P/C
rv = 9.23 <= 9.3 kips/bolt
k Index:
4 of 18
###
C.G.
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
A325
A490
N
X
SC
STD
OVS
SS
DS
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
For:
b = 6"
###
###
08/22/2015 04:02:36
Version 2.9

Using Table XIII from AISC 9th Ed. Manual (ASD) - page 4-64
Job Name:
Subject:
Job Number:
Originator:
Checker:
Input Data:
Vertical Load, Pv =
Bolt Diameter, db =
ASTM Bolt Desig. =
Bolt Hole Type =
23.90
41.40
6
3.0
16.000
0.875
A325
SC
STD
SS
L=16
kips
Pv=23.9 k
kips
P=47.8 k
in.
in.
b=3
(Typ.)
Ph=41.4 k
(@ C.G.)
5-1/2
P = Ca*rv (for inclined load)

Ca = coefficient for inclined load, Alternate Method 2)
Results:
3.550
47.80
60.002
3.550
12
3.380
1.322
4.695
10.18
17.00
1
10.20
kips
deg.
k/bolt
ksi
k/bolt
(interpolated from Table XIII, page 4-64)

P = SQRT(Pv^2+Ph^2)
= 90-(ATAN(Pv/Ph)
Co = C (from AISC Table XIII)
C(max) = 2*n
A = C(max)/Co >= 1.0
Ca = (Ca/Co)*Co
rv = P/Ca
rv = 10.18 <= 10.2 kips/bolt
k Index:
5 of 18
###
C.G.
Nomenclature:
C=
P=
Angle =
Co =
C(max) =
A=
Ca/Co =
Ca =
rv =
Fv =
SF =
Vb =
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
A325
A490
N
X
SC
STD
OVS
SS
DS
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
For:
b = 6"
###
###
08/22/2015 04:02:36
Version 2.9

Using Table XIV from AISC 9th Ed. Manual (ASD) - page 4-65
Job Name:
Subject:
Job Number:
Originator:
Checker:
Input Data:
Vertical Load, Pv =
Bolt Diameter, db =
ASTM Bolt Desig. =
Bolt Hole Type =
23.90
41.40
6
3.0
16.000
0.875
A325
SC
STD
SS
L=16
kips
Pv=23.9 k
kips
P=47.8 k
in.
in.
b=3
(Typ.)
Ph=41.4 k
(@ C.G.)

Results:
3.910
47.80
60.002
3.910
12
3.069
1.279
4.999
9.56
17.00
1
10.20
kips
deg.
k/bolt
ksi
k/bolt
(interpolated from Table XIV, page 4-65)

P = SQRT(Pv^2+Ph^2)
= 90-(ATAN(Pv/Ph)
Co = C (from AISC Table XIV)
C(max) = 2*n
A = C(max)/Co >= 1.0
Ca = (Ca/Co)*Co
rv = P/Ca
rv = 9.56 <= 10.2 kips/bolt
k Index:
6 of 18
###
C.G.
Nomenclature:
C=
P=
Angle =
Co =
C(max) =
A=
Ca/Co =
Ca =
rv =
Fv =
SF =
Vb =
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
A325
A490
N
X
SC
STD
OVS
SS
DS
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
For:
b = 6"
###
###
08/22/2015 04:02:36
Version 2.9
ECCENTRIC LOADS ON BOLT GROUPS - FOR THREE VERTICAL ROWS

Using Table XV from AISC 9th Ed. Manual (ASD) - page 4-66
Job Name:
Subject:
Job Number:
Originator:
Checker:
Input Data:
Vertical Load, Pv =
Bolt Diameter, db =
ASTM Bolt Desig. =
Bolt Hole Type =
23.90
41.40
6
3.0
16.000
0.875
A325
SC
STD
SS
L=16
kips
Pv=23.9 k
kips
P=47.8 k
in.
in.
b=3
(Typ.)
Ph=41.4 k
(@ C.G.)
3
3
6

Results:
5.190
47.80
60.002
5.190
18
3.468
1.334
6.923
6.90
17.00
1
10.20
kips
deg.
k/bolt
ksi
k/bolt
(interpolated from Table XV, page 4-66)

P = SQRT(Pv^2+Ph^2)
= 90-(ATAN(Pv/Ph)
Co = C (from AISC Table XV)
C(max) = 3*n
A = C(max)/Co >= 1.0
Ca = (Ca/Co)*Co
rv = P/Ca
rv = 6.9 <= 10.2 kips/bolt
k Index:
7 of 18
###
C.G.
Nomenclature:
C=
P=
Angle =
Co =
C(max) =
A=
Ca/Co =
Ca =
rv =
Fv =
SF =
Vb =
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
A325
A490
N
X
SC
STD
OVS
SS
DS
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
For:
b = 6"
###
###
08/22/2015 04:02:37
Version 2.9
ECCENTRIC LOADS ON BOLT GROUPS - FOR THREE VERTICAL ROWS

Using Table XVI from AISC 9th Ed. Manual (ASD) - page 4-67
Job Name:
Subject:
Job Number:
Originator:
Checker:
Input Data:
Vertical Load, Pv =
Bolt Diameter, db =
ASTM Bolt Desig. =
Bolt Hole Type =
23.90
41.40
6
3.0
16.000
0.875
A325
SC
STD
SS
L=16
kips
Pv=23.9 k
kips
P=47.8 k
in.
in.
b=3
(Typ.)
Ph=41.4 k
(@ C.G.)
6
6
12

Results:
6.270
47.80
60.002
6.270
18
2.871
1.247
7.821
6.11
17.00
1
10.20
kips
deg.
k/bolt
ksi
k/bolt
(interpolated from Table XVI, page 4-67)

P = SQRT(Pv^2+Ph^2)
= 90-(ATAN(Pv/Ph)
Co = C (from AISC Table XVI)
C(max) = 3*n
A = C(max)/Co >= 1.0
Ca = (Ca/Co)*Co
rv = P/Ca
rv = 6.11 <= 10.2 kips/bolt
k Index:
8 of 18
###
C.G.
Nomenclature:
C=
P=
Angle =
Co =
C(max) =
A=
Ca/Co =
Ca =
rv =
Fv =
SF =
Vb =
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
A325
A490
N
X
SC
STD
OVS
SS
DS
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
For:
b = 6"
###
###
08/22/2015 04:02:37
Version 2.9
ECCENTRIC LOADS ON BOLT GROUPS - FOR FOUR VERTICAL ROWS

Using Table XVII from AISC 9th Ed. Manual (ASD) - page 4-68
Job Name:
Subject:
Job Number:
Originator:
Checker:
Input Data:
Vertical Load, Pv =
Bolt Diameter, db =
ASTM Bolt Desig. =
Bolt Hole Type =
23.90
41.40
6
3.0
16.000
0.875
A325
SC
STD
SS
L=16
kips
Pv=23.9 k
kips
P=47.8 k
in.
in.
b=3
(Typ.)
###
C.G.
Ph=41.4 k
(@ C.G.)
3
3
9
Nomenclature:
Results:
C=
P=
Angle =
Co =
C(max) =
A=
Ca/Co =
Ca =
rv =
Fv =
SF =
Vb =
7.390
47.80
60.002
7.390
24
3.248
1.304
9.639
4.96
17.00
1
10.20
kips
deg.
k/bolt
ksi
k/bolt
(interpolated from Table XVII, page 4-68)

P = SQRT(Pv^2+Ph^2)
= 90-(ATAN(Pv/Ph)
Co = C (from AISC Table XVII)
C(max) = 4*n
A = C(max)/Co >= 1.0
Ca = (Ca/Co)*Co
rv = P/Ca
rv = 4.96 <= 10.2 kips/bolt
k Index:
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
9 of 18
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
A325
A490
N
X
SC
STD
OVS
SS
DS
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
For:
b = 6"
###
###
08/22/2015 04:02:37
Version 2.9
ECCENTRIC LOADS ON BOLT GROUPS - FOR FOUR VERTICAL ROWS

Using Table XVIII from AISC 9th Ed. Manual (ASD) - page 4-69
Job Name:
Subject:
Job Number:
Originator:
Checker:
Input Data:
Vertical Load, Pv =
Bolt Diameter, db =
ASTM Bolt Desig. =
Bolt Hole Type =
23.90
41.40
6
3.0
7.500
0.875
A325
SC
STD
SS
L=7.5
kips
Pv=23.9 k
kips
P=47.8 k
in.
in.
b=3
(Typ.)
###
C.G.
Ph=41.4 k
(@ C.G.)
4
4
12
Nomenclature:
Results:
C=
P=
Angle =
Co =
C(max) =
A=
Ca/Co =
Ca =
rv =
Fv =
SF =
Vb =
13.690
47.80
60.002
13.690
24
1.753
1.006
13.773
3.47
17.00
1
10.20
kips
deg.
k/bolt
ksi
k/bolt
(interpolated from Table XVIII. Page 4-69)

P = SQRT(Pv^2+Ph^2)
= 90-(ATAN(Pv/Ph)
Co = C (from AISC Table XVIII)
C(max) = 4*n
A = C(max)/Co >= 1.0
Ca = (Ca/Co)*Co
rv = P/Ca
rv = 3.47 <= 10.2 kips/bolt
k Index:
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
10 of 18
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
A325
A490
N
X
SC
STD
OVS
SS
DS
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
For:
b = 6"
###
###
08/22/2015 04:02:37
Version 2.9
BOLT GROUP ANALYSIS

Using the Elastic Method for up to 25 Total Bolts
Input Data:
Number of Bolts, Nb =
20
Bolt Coordinates:
Xo (in.)
Yo (in.)
0.000
0.000
#1:
5.500
0.000
#2:
0.000
3.000
#3:
5.500
3.000
#4:
0.000
6.000
#5:
5.500
6.000
#6:
0.000
9.000
#7:
5.500
9.000
#8:
0.000
12.000
#9:
5.500
12.000
#10:
0.000
15.000
#11:
5.500
15.000
#12:
0.000
18.000
#13:
5.500
18.000
#14:
0.000
21.000
#15:
5.500
21.000
#16:
0.000
24.000
#17:
5.500
24.000
#18:
0.000
27.000
#19:
5.500
27.000
#20:
No. of Load Points, N =
Bolt Dist. to X,Y axis:

Bolt No.:
Checker:
###
###
###
###
Results:
###
BOLT
GROUP
PLOT
30
Bolt Reactions (k)
###
Axial Rz
Shear Rh
###
2.64
7.58
###
25
-4.64
8.89
###
2.64
6.23
###
-4.64
7.77
###
20
2.64
4.94
###
-4.64
6.78
###
15
2.64
3.79
###
-4.64
5.99
###
2.64
2.93
###
10
-4.64
5.49
###
2.64
2.67
###
5
-4.64
5.35
###
2.64
3.15
###
-4.64
5.61
###
0
2.64
4.13
###
0
2
4X - AXIS
6
8
10
12
14
(in.)
-4.64
6.21
###
2.64
5.34
###
-4.64
7.07
Bolt Group Properties:
2.64
6.65
Xc = 2.750 in.
-4.64
8.11
Yc = 13.500 in.
Ix = 1485.00 in.^2
Iy = 151.25 in.^2
J = 1636.25 in.^2
Ixy =
0.00
in.^2
= 0.000 deg.
Iy =
Loads @ C.G. of Bolt Group:
Pz = 20.00 kips
Px = 10.00 kips
Py = 80.00 kips
Mx =
0.00
in-k
My = -200.00 in-k
Mz = 800.00 in-k
Py =
Bolt Reaction Summary:
Rz(max) =
2.64
kips
Rz(min) =
-4.64
kips
Rh(max) =
8.89
kips
Subject:
Originator:
Load Point Data: Point #1

X-Coordinate (in.) = 12.750
Y-Coordinate (in.) = 13.500
Z-Coordinate (in.) = 0.000
Axial Load, Pz (k) = 20.00
Shear Load, Px (k) = 10.00
Shear Load, Py (k) = 80.00
Moment, Mx (in-k) =
0.00
Moment, My (in-k) =
0.00
Moment, Mz (in-k) =
0.00
#1:
#2:
#3:
#4:
#5:
#6:
#7:
#8:
#9:
#10:
#11:
#12:
#13:
#14:
#15:
#16:
#17:
#18:
#19:
#20:
Y - AXIS (in.)
Job Name:
Job Number:
11 of 18
08/22/2015 04:02:37
Version 2.9
BOLT GROUP ANALYSIS

Using the Elastic Method for up to 75 Total Bolts
Job Name:
Job Number:
Subject:
Originator:
Input Data:
Number of Bolts, Nb =
60
Bolt Coordinates:
Xo (in.)
Yo (in.)
0.000
0.000
#1:
0.000
3.000
#2:
0.000
6.000
#3:
0.000
9.000
#4:
0.000
12.000
#5:
0.000
15.000
#6:
0.000
18.000
#7:
0.000
21.000
#8:
0.000
24.000
#9:
0.000
27.000
#10:
3.000
0.000
#11:
3.000
3.000
#12:
3.000
6.000
#13:
3.000
9.000
#14:
3.000
12.000
#15:
3.000
15.000
#16:
3.000
18.000
#17:
3.000
21.000
#18:
3.000
24.000
#19:
3.000
27.000
#20:
6.000
0.000
#21:
6.000
3.000
#22:
6.000
6.000
#23:
6.000
9.000
#24:
6.000
12.000
#25:
No. Points =
#26:
#27:
#28:
#29:
#30:
#31:
#32:
#33:
#34:
#35:
#36:
#37:
#38:
#39:
#40:
#41:
#42:
#43:
#44:
#45:
#46:
#47:
#48:
#49:
#50:
Bolt Coordinates:
Xo (in.)
Yo (in.)
6.000
15.000
6.000
18.000
6.000
21.000
6.000
24.000
6.000
27.000
9.000
0.000
9.000
3.000
9.000
6.000
9.000
9.000
9.000
12.000
9.000
15.000
9.000
18.000
9.000
21.000
9.000
24.000
9.000
27.000
12.000
0.000
12.000
3.000
12.000
6.000
12.000
9.000
12.000
12.000
12.000
15.000
12.000
18.000
12.000
21.000
12.000
24.000
12.000
27.000
#51:
#52:
#53:
#54:
#55:
#56:
#57:
#58:
#59:
#60:
Bolt Dist. to X,Y axis:

Bolt No.:
Checker:
###
###
###
###
###
Bolt Coodinates:
Xo (in.)
Yo (in.)
15.000
0.000
15.000
3.000
15.000
6.000
15.000
9.000
15.000
12.000
15.000
15.000
15.000
18.000
15.000
21.000
15.000
24.000
15.000
27.000
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
Load Point Data:

X (in.) =
Y (in.) =
Z (in.) =
Pz (k) =
Px (k) =
Py (k) =
Mx (in-k) =
My (in-k) =
Mz (in-k) =
Point #1
17.500
13.500
0.000
-20.00
100.00
-200.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
(continued)
12 of 18
08/22/2015 04:02:38
Version 2.9
Loads @ C.G. of Bolt Group:

Pz =
-20.00
kips
Px =
100.00
kips
Py = -200.00 kips
Mx =
0.00
in-k
My =
200.00
in-k
Mz = -2000.00 in-k
#1:
#2:
#3:
#4:
#5:
#6:
#7:
#8:
#9:
#10:
#11:
#12:
#13:
#14:
#15:
#16:
#17:
#18:
#19:
#20:
#21:
#22:
#23:
#24:
#25:
Bolt Reactions (k)

Axial Rz
Shear Rh
-0.62
2.94
-0.62
2.00
-0.62
1.18
-0.62
0.86
-0.62
1.44
-0.62
2.32
-0.62
3.27
-0.62
4.24
-0.62
5.22
-0.62
6.20
-0.24
3.36
-0.24
2.59
-0.24
2.02
-0.24
1.85
-0.24
2.18
-0.24
2.84
-0.24
3.66
-0.24
4.54
-0.24
5.47
-0.24
6.41
0.14
3.99
0.14
3.37
0.14
2.95
0.14
2.84
0.14
3.07
Bolt Reaction Summary:
Rz(max) =
1.29
kips
Rz(min) =
-0.62
kips
Rh(max) =
8.46
kips
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
30
###
BOLT GROUP PLOT
30
25
20
Y - AXIS (in.)
Results:
Bolt Group Properties:
Xc =
7.500
in.
Yc =
13.500
in.
Ix = 4455.00 in.^2
Iy = 1575.00 in.^2
J = 6030.00 in.^2
Ixy =
0.00
in.^2
=
0.000
deg.
15
10
0
0
#26:
#27:
#28:
#29:
#30:
#31:
#32:
#33:
#34:
#35:
#36:
#37:
#38:
#39:
#40:
#41:
#42:
#43:
#44:
#45:
#46:
#47:
#48:
#49:
#50:
10
Bolt Reactions (k)

Axial Rz Shear Rh
0.14
3.57
0.14
4.25
0.14
5.03
0.14
5.88
0.14
6.77
0.52
4.75
0.52
4.24
0.52
3.92
0.52
3.83
0.52
4.01
0.52
4.40
0.52
4.97
0.52
5.65
0.52
6.42
0.52
7.24
0.90
5.58
0.90
5.16
0.90
4.90
0.90
4.83
0.90
4.97
0.90
5.29
0.90
5.77
0.90
6.37
0.90
7.06
0.90
7.81
13 of 18
X - AXIS15(in.)
#51:
#52:
#53:
#54:
#55:
#56:
#57:
#58:
#59:
#60:
20
25
Bolt Reactions (k)

Axial Rz
Shear Rh
1.29
6.46
1.29
6.10
1.29
5.88
1.29
5.82
1.29
5.94
1.29
6.21
1.29
6.62
1.29
7.15
1.29
7.77
1.29
8.46
My =
Mz =
08/22/2015 04:02:38
Version 2.9
BOLT STRESS ANALYSIS

For High-Strength Bolts Subject to Tension and/or Shear
Per AISC 9th Edition Manual (ASD)
Subject:
Originator:
Checker:
Job Name:
Job Number:
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
###
Input Data:
Tension Force/Bolt, T = 20.00
Shear Force/Bolt, V =
8.20
Bolt Diameter, db = 0.875
ASTM Bolt Desig. =
A325
N
Bolt Hole Type = Standard
Single or Double Shear? Single
No. of Loading Cycles = 20000
kips/bolt
kips/bolt
in.
A490
N
X
SC
Standard
db
(for 25 years)
Results:
NOMENCLATURE
Ab =
Tb =
0.6013
39.00
in.^2
ksi
Ab = *db^2/4
Tb = Tb from AISC Table J3.7 (for A325 bolts)
Single
Double
Table J3.7
Minimum Pretension for Bolts (kips
Bolt Tension:
Bolt Dia.
###
ft =
Ft(w/o Shr.) =
Use: Ft =
T=
B=
33.26
44.00
33.46
20.00
20.10
ksi
ksi
ksi
ft = T/Ab
Ft = (Ft from Table J3.2, fatigue is not considered)
Ft = SQRT(Ft^2-(Ft/Fv)^2*fv^2) (for N, X bolts)
kips/bolt
kips/bolt
###
###
###
###
B = Ft*Ab (for N, X bolts)
B >= T, O.K.
###
###
Bolt Shear:
###
###
fv =
Fv =
Shear Fact. =
V=
Vb =
13.64
21.00
1
8.20
12.60
ksi
ksi
fv = V/Ab
Fv = Fv from AISC Table J3.2 (for N, X bolts)
SF = 1 for Single-Shear
kips/bolt
kips/bolt
Vb = Fv*Ab*(SF)
Vb >= V, O.K.
Comments:
14 of 18
08/22/2015 04:02:38
BOLT DATA TABLES

AISC Table I-A: Allowable Bolt Tension (kips)
Nominal Bolt Diameter, 'd' (in.)
Ft
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8
(ksi)
Bolt Area (based on Nominal Diameter), 'Ab' (in.^2)
0.3068 0.4418 0.6013 0.7854 0.9940 1.227 1.485
20.0
6.1
8.8
12.0
15.7
19.9
24.5
29.7
44.0
13.5
19.4
26.5
34.6
43.7
54.0
65.3
54.0
16.6
23.9
32.5
42.4
53.7
66.3
80.2
ASTM
Designation
A307 bolts
A325 bolts
A490 bolts
ASTM ConnDesig- ection

nation Type
A307
---
Hole
Type
STD,
NSL
STD
SC
OVS,
SSL
LSL
STD,
NSL
STD,
NSL
STD
A325
SC
OVS,
SSL
LSL
STD,
NSL
STD,
NSL
A490
AISC Table I-D: Allowable Bolt Shear (kips)

Nominal Bolt Diameter, 'd' (in.)
Fv Loading 5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8
(ksi) (S or D)
Bolt Area (based on Nominal Diameter), 'Ab' (in.^2)
0.3068 0.4418 0.6013 0.7854 0.9940 1.227 1.485
10.0
S
3.1
4.4
6.0
7.9
9.9
12.3
14.8
D
6.1
8.8
12.0
15.7
19.9
24.5
29.7
17.0
S
5.22
7.51
10.2
13.4
16.9
20.9
25.2
D
10.4
15.0
20.4
26.7
33.8
41.7
50.5
15.0
S
4.60
6.63
9.02
11.8
14.9
18.4
22.3
D
9.20
13.3
18.0
23.6
29.8
36.8
44.6
12.0
S
3.68
5.30
7.22
9.42
11.9
14.7
17.8
D
7.36
10.6
14.4
18.8
23.9
29.4
35.6
21.0
S
6.4
9.3
12.6
16.5
20.9
25.8
31.2
D
12.9
18.6
25.3
33.0
41.7
51.5
62.4
30.0
S
9.2
13.3
18.0
23.6
29.8
36.8
44.5
D
18.4
26.5
36.1
47.1
59.6
73.6
89.1
21.0
S
6.44
9.28
12.6
16.5
20.9
25.8
31.2
D
12.9
18.6
25.3
33.0
41.7
51.5
62.4
18.0
S
5.52
7.95
10.8
14.1
17.9
22.1
26.7
D
11.0
15.9
21.6
28.3
35.8
44.2
53.5
15.0
S
4.60
6.63
9.02
11.8
14.9
18.4
22.3
D
9.20
13.3
18.0
23.6
29.8
36.8
44.6
28.0
S
8.6
12.4
16.8
22.0
27.8
34.4
41.6
D
17.2
24.7
33.7
44.0
55.7
68.7
83.2
40.0
S
12.3
17.7
24.1
31.4
39.8
49.1
59.4
D
24.5
35.3
48.1
62.8
79.5
98.2
119.0
Table Nomenclature:
SC = Slip critical connection (friction-type connection)
N = Bearing-type connection with threads iNcluded in shear plane
X = Bearing-type connection with threads eXcluded from shear plane
STD = Standard round holes (d+1/16")
OVS = Oversize round holes
LSL = Long-slotted holes
SSL = Short-slotted holes
NSL = Long-or short-slotted hole normal to load direction
(required in bearing-type connection)
S = Single shear (one shear plane on bolt)
D = Double shear (two shear planes on bolt)
1-1/2
1.767
35.3
77.7
95.4
1-1/2
1.767
17.7
35.3
30.0
60.1
26.5
53.0
21.2
42.4
37.1
74.2
53.0
106.0
37.1
74.2
31.8
63.6
26.5
53.0
49.5
99.0
70.7
141.0
BOLT DATA TABLES (Continued)
Bolt
Dia.
(in.)
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
Bolt
Dia.
(in.)
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
Notes:
Standard
Hole
(Diameter)
11/16
13/16
15/16
1-1/16
1-3/16
1-5/16
1-7/16
1-9/16
AISC Table J3.1 - Nominal Hole Dimensions (in.)

Oversize
Short-Slot
Hole
Hole
(Diameter)
(Width x Length)
13/16
11/16x7/8
15/16
13/16x1
1-1/16
15/16x1-1/8
1-1/4
1-1/16x1-5/16
1-7/16
1-3/16x1-1/2
1-9/16
1-5/16x1-5/8
1-3/4
1-7/16x1-3/4
1-7/8
1-9/16x1-7/8
Long-Slot
Hole
(Width x Length)
11/16x1-9/16
13/16x1-7/8
15/16x2-3/16
1-1/16x2-1/2
1-3/16x2-13/16
1-5/16x3-1/8
1-7/16x3-7/16
1-9/16x3-3/4
AISC Table J3.5 - Minimum Edge Distance (in.)

(Center of Standard Hole to Edge of Connected Part)
At Rolled Edges of
At Sheared Edges
Plates, Shapes, or Bars,
Gas Cut or Saw-cut Edges
1-1/8
7/8
1-1/4
1
1-1/2
1-1/8
1-3/4
1-1/4
2
1-1/2
2-1/4
1-5/8
2-3/8
1-3/4
2-5/8
1-7/8
1. For oversized or slotted holes, see AISC Table J3.6.
2. Edge distance for rolled edge (etc.) may be reduced by 1/8" at a point where actual stress
is <= 25% of allowable stress.
3. For 7/8" and 1" dia. bolts at sheared edges, may use 1-1/4" at ends of beam conn. angles.
AISC Table J3.6 - Values of Edge Distance Increment, 'C2' (in.)

Bolt
Slotted Holes
Dia.
Oversize Holes
Perpendicular to Edge
Parallel to Edge
(in.)
Short Slot
Long Slot
5/8
1/16
1/8
1/2
0
3/4
1/16
1/8
9/16
0
7/8
1/16
1/8
11/16
0
1
1/8
1/8
3/4
0
1-1/8
1/8
3/16
7/8
0
1-1/4
1/8
3/16
15/16
0
1-3/8
1/8
3/16
1-1/16
0
1-1/2
1/8
3/16
1-1/8
0
Notes: 1. Distance from center of oversize or slotted hole to edge of connected part shall not be less
than that for standard hole plus applicable increment, 'C2', from table.
2. When length of slot is < maximum allowable (see Table J3.1), 'C2' may be reduced by 1/2 the
difference between the maximum and actual slot lengths.
BOLT DATA TABLES (Continued)

Required Bolt Length - A325, A490
Bolt Diameter (in.)
To Determine Required Bolt Length, Add the Following to "Grip" (in.)
5/8
7/8
3/4
1
7/8
1-1/8
1
1-1/4
1-1/8
1-1/2
1-1/4
1-5/8
1-3/8
1-3/4
1-1/2
1-7/8
Notes: 1. Required bolt length = table value + "grip" rounded up to next 1/4" length.
2. "Grip" = total thickness of of connected material, excluding washers.
3. Add 5/32" for each hardened flat washer used and 5/16" for each beveled washer used.

"Boltgrp" - Bolt Group and Bolt Stress Analysis Program

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

"Boltgrp" - Bolt Group and Bolt Stress Analysis Program

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

"BOLTGRP" --- BOLT GROUP and BOLT STRESS ANALYSIS PROGRAM

This documentation sheet

Program Assumptions and Limitations:

ECCENTRIC LOADS ON BOLT GROUPS - FOR ONE VERTICAL ROW

P = C*rv (for vertical load only)

(interpolated from Table XI, page 4-62)

ECCENTRIC LOADS ON BOLT GROUPS - FOR TWO VERTICAL ROWS

(interpolated from Table XII, page 4-63)

ECCENTRIC LOADS ON BOLT GROUPS - FOR TWO VERTICAL ROWS

P = Ca*rv (for inclined load)

(interpolated from Table XIII, page 4-64)

ECCENTRIC LOADS ON BOLT GROUPS - FOR TWO VERTICAL ROWS

P = Ca*rv (for inclined load)

(interpolated from Table XIV, page 4-65)

ECCENTRIC LOADS ON BOLT GROUPS - FOR THREE VERTICAL ROWS

P = Ca*rv (for inclined load)

(interpolated from Table XV, page 4-66)

ECCENTRIC LOADS ON BOLT GROUPS - FOR THREE VERTICAL ROWS

P = Ca*rv (for inclined load)

(interpolated from Table XVI, page 4-67)

ECCENTRIC LOADS ON BOLT GROUPS - FOR FOUR VERTICAL ROWS

(interpolated from Table XVII, page 4-68)

ECCENTRIC LOADS ON BOLT GROUPS - FOR FOUR VERTICAL ROWS

(interpolated from Table XVIII. Page 4-69)

BOLT GROUP ANALYSIS

No. of Load Points, N =

Bolt Dist. to X,Y axis:

Load Point Data: Point #1

BOLT GROUP ANALYSIS

Bolt Dist. to X,Y axis:

Load Point Data:

Loads @ C.G. of Bolt Group:

Bolt Reactions (k)

BOLT GROUP PLOT

Bolt Reactions (k)

Bolt Reactions (k)

BOLT STRESS ANALYSIS

Minimum Pretension for Bolts (kips

B = Ft*Ab (for N, X bolts)

BOLT DATA TABLES

ASTM ConnDesig- ection

AISC Table I-D: Allowable Bolt Shear (kips)

BOLT DATA TABLES (Continued)

AISC Table J3.1 - Nominal Hole Dimensions (in.)

AISC Table J3.5 - Minimum Edge Distance (in.)

AISC Table J3.6 - Values of Edge Distance Increment, 'C2' (in.)

BOLT DATA TABLES (Continued)

To Determine Required Bolt Length, Add the Following to "Grip" (in.)

You might also like