CivilBay Steel Connection Brace Connection

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Result Summary - Overall Vertical Brace Connection Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
Result Summary - Overall geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.90 PASS
Top Brace - Brace to Gusset geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.63 PASS
Top Brace - Gusset to Column geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.19 PASS
Top Brace - Gusset to Beam geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.84 PASS
Bottom Brace - Brace to Gusset geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.63 PASS
Bottom Brace - Gusset to Column geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.15 PASS
Bottom Brace - Gusset to Beam geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.90 PASS
Beam to Column geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.37 PASS
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Connection Sketches
Sketch Vertical Brace Connection Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
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Members & Components Summary
Member Brace Connection Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
Beam Section
W12X30 d = 12.300 [in] b f = 6.520 [in]
t f = 0.440 [in] t w = 0.260 [in]
k des = 0.740 [in] k det = 1.125 [in]
k 1 = 0.750 [in] A = 8.790 [in 2]
S x = 38.60 [in 3] Z x = 43.10 [in 3]
Steel Grade A992 F y = 50.0 [ksi] F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Column Section
W12X40 d = 11.900 [in] b f = 8.010 [in]
t f = 0.515 [in] t w = 0.295 [in]
k des = 1.020 [in] k det = 1.375 [in]
k 1 = 0.875 [in] A = 11.700 [in 2]
S x = 51.50 [in 3] Z x = 57.00 [in 3]
Steel Grade A992 F y = 50.0 [ksi] F u = 65.0 [ksi]
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Gusset Plate Interface Forces Calculation
Brace Axial Force Load Case 1
Top and bottom brace force Top P top = -45.00 [kips] (T) Bot P bot = -45.00 [kips] (T)
Beam end shear & transfer force Shear R b = 25.00 [kips] Transfer A b = 15.00 [kips]
Top Brace Interface Forces
Refer to AISC 14 th Page 13-4 and Fig. 13-2 for all charts and definitions of variables and symbols shown in calculation below
e b = 6.150 [in] e c = 0.148 [in]
α = 6.125 [in] β = 4.500 [in]
θ = 45.0 [°]
K = e b tanθ - e c = 6.003 [in] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-16
2
α
D = tan θ + ( )2 = 2.853 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-24
β
α
K' = α ( tan θ + ) = 14.462 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-23
β
α
α = [ K' tan θ + K ( )2 ] / D = 10.503 [in] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-21
β
β = ( K' - K tan θ ) / D = 4.500 [in] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-22

2 2 0.5
r = [ ( eb + β ) + ( ec + α ) ] = 15.061 [in] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-6
Brace axial force P u = from user input = -45.00 [kips] in tension
Gusset to Column Interface Forces
Shear force Vc = ( β / r ) Pu = -13.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-2
Axial force Hc = ( ec / r ) Pu = -0.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Moment Mc = Hc ( β - β ) = 0.00 [kip-ft] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-19
Gusset to Beam Interface Forces
Shear force Hb = ( α / r ) Pu = -31.38 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-5
Axial force Vb = ( eb / r ) Pu = -18.37 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-4
Moment M b = Vb ( α - α ) = -6.70 [kip-ft] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-17
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Bottom Brace Interface Forces
e b = 6.150 [in] e c = 0.148 [in]
α = 6.125 [in] β = 6.000 [in]
θ = 45.0 [°]
2
α
D = tan θ + ( )2 = 2.042 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-24
β
α
K' = α ( tan θ + ) = 12.378 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-23
β
α
β

2 2 0.5
Brace axial force P u = from user input = -45.00 [kips] in tension
Shear force Vc = ( β / r ) Pu = -15.71 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-2
Axial force Hc = ( ec / r ) Pu = -0.39 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Shear force Hb = ( α / r ) Pu = -31.43 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-5
Axial force Vb = ( eb / r ) Pu = -16.11 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-4
Moment M b = Vb ( α - α ) = -7.89 [kip-ft] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-17
Beam to Column Interface Forces
Beam to Column Interface Shear Force
Beam end shear reaction R b = from user input = 25.00 [kips]
Top brace gusset-beam axial force V b-top = = -18.37 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-4
Bot brace gusset-beam axial force V b-bot = = -16.11 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-4
Beam to column shear force V b-c = R b + V b-top - V b-bot = 22.74 [kips] AISC 14 th Page 13-4
Beam to Column Interface Axial Force
Top brace gusset-column axial force H c-top = = -0.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Bot brace gusset-column axial force H c-bot = = -0.39 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Transfer force from adjacent bay A b = from user input = 15.00 [kips]
Beam to column axial force P b-c = ( H c-top + H c-bot ) x -1 - A b = -14.17 [kips] AISC 14 th Page 13-4
Beam Member Axial Force
This force is not for use in connection calc. It's output here for user input connection forces equilibrium check only.
P bm - Beam member axial force is different from P b-c - Beam to column interface axial force as shown above.
P bm - Beam member axial force is from structural analysis output and cannot be used directly in beam end to column connection design as
this force is interrupted by brace gusset to beam interface force before beam end reaching the column. This force is actually not needed from
user's input for beam end to column connection design.
P b-c - Beam to column interface axial force is calculated from user's input of brace axial forces and trasnfer force using uniform force method.
This force is used in the beam end to column connection design.
P bm - Beam member axial force is not needed for the beam end to column connection design and is calculated here for verification purpose
only. If it matches the structural analysis output, that means equilibrium is reached and user's input of brace axial forces and trasnfer force
are correct.
Top brace axial force P t = from user input = -45.00 [kips] in tension
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Top brace to ver line angle θ t = from user input = 45.0 [°]
Top brace gusset-column axial force H ct = from calc shown above = -0.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Bot brace axial force P b = from user input = -45.00 [kips] in tension
Bot brace to ver line angle θ b = from user input = 45.0 [°]
Bot brace gusset-column axial force H cb = from calc shown above = -0.39 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Beam to column interface axial

P b-c = from calc shown above = -14.17 [kips] AISC 14 th Page 13-4
force
Beam member axial force P bm = (H ct - P t sinθ t ) + (H cb - P b sinθ b ) = 48.64 [kips] in compression

+ P b-c
Brace Axial Force Load Case 2
Top and bottom brace force Top P top = 45.00 [kips] (C) Bot P bot = 45.00 [kips] (C)
Beam end shear & transfer force Shear R b = 25.00 [kips] Transfer A b = 15.00 [kips]
Top Brace Interface Forces
e b = 6.150 [in] e c = 0.148 [in]
α = 6.125 [in] β = 4.500 [in]
θ = 45.0 [°]
2
α
D = tan θ + ( )2 = 2.853 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-24
β
α
K' = α ( tan θ + ) = 14.462 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-23
β
α 2
α = [ K' tan θ + K ( ) ]/D = 10.503 [in] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-21
β

2 2 0.5
Brace axial force P u = from user input = 45.00 [kips] in compression
Shear force Vc = ( β / r ) Pu = 13.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-2
Axial force Hc = ( ec / r ) Pu = 0.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Shear force Hb = ( α / r ) Pu = 31.38 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-5
Axial force Vb = ( eb / r ) Pu = 18.37 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-4
Moment M b = Vb ( α - α ) = 6.70 [kip-ft] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-17
Bottom Brace Interface Forces
e b = 6.150 [in] e c = 0.148 [in]
α = 6.125 [in] β = 6.000 [in]
θ = 45.0 [°]
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2
α
D = tan θ + ( )2 = 2.042 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-24
β
α
K' = α ( tan θ + ) = 12.378 AISC 14 th Eq. 13-23
β
α
β

2 2 0.5
Brace axial force P u = from user input = 45.00 [kips] in compression
Shear force Vc = ( β / r ) Pu = 15.71 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-2
Axial force Hc = ( ec / r ) Pu = 0.39 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Shear force Hb = ( α / r ) Pu = 31.43 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-5
Axial force Vb = ( eb / r ) Pu = 16.11 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-4
Moment M b = Vb ( α - α ) = 7.89 [kip-ft] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-17
Beam to Column Interface Forces
Beam to Column Interface Shear Force
Beam end shear reaction R b = from user input = 25.00 [kips]
Top brace gusset-beam axial force V b-top = = 18.37 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-4
Bot brace gusset-beam axial force V b-bot = = 16.11 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-4
Beam to column shear force V b-c = R b + V b-top - V b-bot = 27.26 [kips] AISC 14 th Page 13-4
Beam to Column Interface Axial Force
Top brace gusset-column axial force H c-top = = 0.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Bot brace gusset-column axial force H c-bot = = 0.39 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Transfer force from adjacent bay A b = from user input = 15.00 [kips]
Beam to column axial force P b-c = ( H c-top + H c-bot ) x -1 - A b = -15.83 [kips] AISC 14 th Page 13-4
Beam Member Axial Force
This force is not for use in connection calc. It's output here for user input connection forces equilibrium check only.
P bm - Beam member axial force is different from P b-c - Beam to column interface axial force as shown above.
P bm - Beam member axial force is from structural analysis output and cannot be used directly in beam end to column connection design as
this force is interrupted by brace gusset to beam interface force before beam end reaching the column. This force is actually not needed from
user's input for beam end to column connection design.
P b-c - Beam to column interface axial force is calculated from user's input of brace axial forces and trasnfer force using uniform force method.
This force is used in the beam end to column connection design.
P bm - Beam member axial force is not needed for the beam end to column connection design and is calculated here for verification purpose
only. If it matches the structural analysis output, that means equilibrium is reached and user's input of brace axial forces and trasnfer force
are correct.
Top brace axial force P t = from user input = 45.00 [kips] in compression
Top brace to ver line angle θ t = from user input = 45.0 [°]
Top brace gusset-column axial force H ct = from calc shown above = 0.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
Bot brace axial force P b = from user input = 45.00 [kips] in compression
Bot brace to ver line angle θ b = from user input = 45.0 [°]
Bot brace gusset-column axial force H cb = from calc shown above = 0.39 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3
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Beam to column interface axial

P b-c = from calc shown above = -15.83 [kips] AISC 14 th Page 13-4
force
Beam member axial force P bm = (H ct - P t sinθ t ) + (H cb - P b sinθ b ) = -78.64 [kips] in tension

+ P b-c
Top Brace - Brace to Gusset Sect=WT4X12 P LC1 =-45.00 kips (T) P LC2 =45.00 kips (C) Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
Result Summary geometries & weld limitations = PASS limit states max ratio = 0.63 PASS
Geometry Restriction Checks - WT Flange to Gusset PASS
Min Bolt Edge Distance - WT Flange to Gusset
Bolt diameter db = = 0.750 [in]
Min edge distance allowed L e-min = = 1.000 [in] AISC 14 th Table J3.4
Min edge distance in WT Flange to
Le = = 1.250 [in]
Gusset
> L e-min OK
Min Bolt Spacing - WT Flange to Gusset
Min bolt spacing allowed L s-min = 2.667 d b = 2.000 [in] AISC 14th J3.3
Min Bolt spacing in WT Flange to
Ls = = 3.000 [in]
Gusset
> L s-min OK
Brace Force Load Case 1 Sect=WT4X12 P =-45.00 kips (T) ratio = 0.63 PASS
WT Shape Brace - Tensile Yield ratio = 45.00 / 159.30 = 0.28 PASS
Gross area subject to tension Ag = = 3.540 [in 2]
Steel yield strength Fy = = 50.0 [ksi]
Tensile force required Pu = = 45.00 [kips]
Tensile yielding strength Rn = Fy Ag = 177.00 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq D2-1
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.90 AISC 14 th D2 (a)
φ Rn = = 159.30 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq D2-1
ratio = 0.28 > Pu OK
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WT Shape Brace - Tensile Rupture ratio = 45.00 / 106.38 = 0.42 PASS
Section gross area A g = WT4X12 = 3.540 [in 2]
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 7⁄ 8 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Number of bolt row nv = 2 flange t f = 0.400 [in]
Tensile net area A n = Ag - n v dh tf = 2.840 [in 2]
No of bolt column nh = 2 bolt space s h = 3.000 [in]
Length of connection L = ( n h -1 ) s h = 3.000 [in]
Eccentricity of connection x = from sect WT4X12 = 0.695 [in]
Shear lag factor U=1-x/L = 0.768 AISC 14 th Table D3.1
Tensile effective net area Ae = An U = 2.182 [in 2]
Plate tensile strength Fu = = 65.0 [ksi]
Tensile rupture strength R n = Fu A e = 141.83 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq D2-2
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th D2 (b)
WT Brace - Bolt Shear ratio = 45.00 / 71.57 = 0.63 PASS
Bolt shear stress bolt grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
bolt dia d b = 0.750 [in] bolt area A b = 0.442 [in 2]
Number of bolt carried shear n s = 4.0 shear plane m = 1
Bolt group eccentricity coefficient C ec = = 1.000
Required shear strength Vu = = 45.00 [kips]
Bolt shear strength R n = F nv A b n s m C ec = 95.43 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-1
Bolt resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J3-1
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
ratio = 0.63 > Vu OK
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WT Brace - Bolt Bearing on WT Flange ratio = 45.00 / 71.57 = 0.63 PASS
Single Bolt Shear Strength
Single bolt shear strength R n-bolt = F nv A b = 23.86 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-1
Bolt Bearing/TearOut Strength on Plate
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = ⁄ 16

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[in] AISC 14 th Table J3.3
Bolt spacing & edge distance spacing L s = 3.000 [in] edge distance L e = 1.375 [in]
Plate tensile strength F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Plate thickness t = 0.400 [in]
Interior Bolt
Bolt hole edge clear distance Lc = L s - d h = 2.188 [in]
Bolt tear out/bearing strength R n-t&b-in = 1.5 L c t F u ≤ 3.0 d b t F u AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
= 85.31 ≤ 58.50 = 58.50 [kips]
Bolt strength at interior R n-in = min ( R n-t&b-in , R n-bolt ) = 23.86 [kips]
Edge Bolt
Bolt hole edge clear distance Lc = L e - d h / 2 = 0.969 [in]
Bolt tear out/bearing strength R n-t&b-ed = 1.5 L c t F u ≤ 3.0 d b t F u AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
= 37.78 ≤ 58.50 = 37.78 [kips]
Bolt strength at edge R n-ed = min ( R n-t&b-ed , R n-bolt ) = 23.86 [kips]
Number of bolt interior n in = 2 edge n ed = 2
Bolt bearing strength for all bolts R n = n in R n-in + n ed R n-ed = 95.43 [kips]
Bolt resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14th J3-10
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
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WT Brace - Bolt Bearing on Gusset Plate ratio = 45.00 / 71.57 = 0.63 PASS
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 13

⁄ 16 [in] AISC 14 th Table J3.3
Interior Bolt
= 79.98 ≤ 54.84 = 54.84 [kips]
Edge Bolt
= 44.56 ≤ 54.84 = 44.56 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
WT Brace Flange - Block Shear - 1-Side Strip ratio = 22.50 / 51.68 = 0.44 PASS
Plate Block Shear - Side Strip
Plate thickness t p = 0.400 [in]
Plate strength F y = 50.0 [ksi] F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Bolt no in ver & hor dir nv = 1 nh = 2
Bolt spacing in hor dir s h = 3.000 [in]
Bolt edge dist in ver & hor dir e v = 1.250 [in] e h = 1.375 [in]
Gross area subject to shear A gv = [ (n h - 1) s h + e h ] t p = 1.750 [in 2]
Net area subject to shear A nv = A gv - [ (n h - 1) + 0.5 ] d h t p = 1.225 [in 2]
Net area subject to tension A nt = ( e v - 0.5 d h ) t p = 0.325 [in 2]
Block shear strength required Vu = = 22.50 [kips]
Uniform tension stress factor U bs = 1.00 AISC 14 th Fig C-J4.2
Bolt shear resistance provided R n = min (0.6F u A nv , 0.6F y A gv ) + = 68.90 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
U bs F u A nt
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq J4-5
φ Rn = = 51.68 [kips]
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Gusset Plate - Tensile Yield (Whitmore) ratio = 45.00 / 125.96 = 0.36 PASS
Plate Tensile Yielding Check
Plate size width b p = 7.464 [in] thickness t p = 0.375 [in]
Plate yield strength F y = 50.0 [ksi]
Plate gross area in shear Ag = bp tp = 2.799 [in 2]
Plate tensile yielding strength Rn = Fy Ag = 139.95 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-1
φ Rn = = 125.96 [kips]
Gusset Plate - Tensile Rupture (Whitmore) ratio = 45.00 / 104.46 = 0.43 PASS
Plate Tensile Rupture Check
Number of bolt n=2
Plate net area in tension A nt = ( b p - n d h ) t p = 2.143 [in 2]
Plate tensile rupture strength R n = F u A nt = 139.28 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-2
φ Rn = = 104.46 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-2
Gusset Plate - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 45.00 / 129.80 = 0.35 PASS
Plate Block Shear - Center Strip
Bolt no in ver & hor dir n v = 2.0 nh = 2
Bolt spacing in hor dir s h = 3.000 [in] edge dist e h = 1.625 [in]
Width of block shear strip W bs = 4.000 [in]
Gross area subject to shear A gv = [ (n h - 1) s h + e h ] t p x 2 = 3.469 [in 2]
Net area subject to shear A nv = A gv - [(n h - 1)+ 0.5] d h t p x2 = 2.484 [in 2]
Net area subject to tension
when sheared out by center strip A nt = [ W bs - (n v - 1) d h ] t p = 1.172 [in 2]
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 129.80 [kips]
Brace Force Load Case 2 Sect=WT4X12 P =45.00 kips (C) ratio = 0.63 PASS
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φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]

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Bolt spacing spacing L s = 3.000 [in]
Interior Bolt
Bolt tear out/bearing strength R n-t&b-in = 1.5 L c t F u ≤ 3.0 d b t m F u AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
= 85.31 ≤ 58.50 = 58.50 [kips]
Number of bolt interior n in = 4
Bolt bearing strength for all bolts R n = n in R n-in = 95.43 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
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Interior Bolt
= 79.98 ≤ 54.84 = 54.84 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
Gusset Plate - Compression (Whitmore) ratio = 45.00 / 118.99 = 0.38 PASS
Plate Compression Check
F y = 50.0 [ksi] E = 29000 [ksi]
Plate gross area in compression Ag = bp tp = 2.799 [in 2]
Plate radius of gyration r = tp / √ 12 = 0.108 [in]
Plate effective length factor K= = 0.50
Plate unbraced length Lu = = 6.039 [in]
Plate slenderness KL/r = 0.50 x L u / r = 27.89
KL
when > 25 , use Chapter E AISC 14 th J4.4 (b)
r
π2 E
Elastic buckling stress Fe = = 367.88 [ksi] AISC 14 th Eq E3-4
( KL/r ) 2
KL E 0.5
when ≤ 4.71 ( ) = 113.43 AISC 14 th E3 (a)
r Fy
( Fy / F e )
Critical stress F cr = 0.658 Fy = 47.24 [ksi] AISC 14 th Eq E3-2
Plate compression required Pu = = 45.00 [kips]
Plate compression provided R n = F cr x A g = 132.21 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq E3-1
Bolt resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.90 AISC 14 th E1
φ Rn = = 118.99 [kips]
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Top Brace - Gusset to Column End Plate Connection Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
Geometry Restriction Checks - End Plate to Column Web PASS
Min Bolt Edge Distance - End Plate to Column Web
Min edge distance in End Plate to
Le = = 1.375 [in]
Column Web
> L e-min OK
Min Bolt Spacing - End Plate to Column Web
Min Bolt spacing in End Plate to
Ls = = 3.000 [in]
Column Web
> L s-min OK
Weld Limitation Checks - Gusset Plate to End Plate PASS
Min Fillet Weld Size
Thinner part joined thickness t= = 0.375 [in]
Min fillet weld size allowed w min = = 0.188 [in] AISC 14 th Table J2.4
Fillet weld size provided w= = 0.313 [in]
> w min OK
Min Fillet Weld Length
Min fillet weld length allowed L min = 4 x w = 1.250 [in] AISC 14 th J2.2b
Min fillet weld length L= = 6.625 [in]
> L min OK
Brace Force Load Case 1 Gusset plate t=0.375 P =-45.00 kips (T) ratio = 0.19 PASS
Gusset Plate - Shear Yielding ratio = 13.44 / 74.53 = 0.18 PASS
Plate Shear Yielding Check
Plate gross area in shear A gv = b p t p = 2.484 [in 2]
Shear force required Vu = = 13.44 [kips]
Plate shear yielding strength R n = 0.6 F y A gv = 74.53 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-3
φ Rn = = 74.53 [kips]
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Gusset Plate - Shear Rupture ratio = 13.44 / 72.67 = 0.18 PASS
Plate Shear Rupture Check
Plate net area in shear A nv = b p t p = 2.484 [in 2]
Shear force in demand Vu = = 13.44 [kips]
Plate shear rupture strength R n = 0.6 F u A nv = 96.89 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-4
φ Rn = = 72.67 [kips]
End Plate - Shear Yield ratio = 6.72 / 64.69 = 0.10 PASS
φ Rn = = 64.69 [kips]
End Plate - Shear Rupture ratio = 6.72 / 43.88 = 0.15 PASS
Number of bolt n=2
Plate net area in shear A nv = ( b p - n d h ) t p = 1.500 [in 2]
φ Rn = = 43.88 [kips]
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End Plate - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 13.44 / 124.31 = 0.11 PASS
Bolt spacing in ver & hor dir s v = 4.000 [in] s h = 3.000 [in]
when sheared out by center strip A nt = ( n v - 1) ( s v - d h ) t p = 1.172 [in 2]
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 124.31 [kips]
End Plate - Block Shear - 2-Side Strip ratio = 13.44 / 101.46 = 0.13 PASS
Plate Block Shear - 2 Side Strips
when sheared out by 2 side strips A nt = ( e v - 0.5 d h ) t p x 2 = 0.703 [in 2]
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 101.46 [kips]
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End Plate - Bolt Bearing on End Plate ratio = 13.44 / 71.57 = 0.19 PASS

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Interior Bolt
= 79.98 ≤ 54.84 = 54.84 [kips]
Edge Bolt
= 35.42 ≤ 54.84 = 35.42 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
End Plate / Column - Bolt Shear ratio = 13.44 / 71.57 = 0.19 PASS
Bolt group forces shear V = 13.44 [kips] axial P = 0.44 [kips]
Bolt shear stress grade = A325-N F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
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End Plate / Column - Bolt Bearing on Column ratio = 13.44 / 71.57 = 0.19 PASS

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Interior Bolt
= 62.92 ≤ 43.14 = 43.14 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
Page 21 of 82
Bolt Tensile Prying Action on End Plate ratio = 0.11 / 7.06 = 0.02 PASS
Bolt group forces shear V = 13.44 [kips] axial P = -0.44 [kips]
Single Bolt Tensile Capacity Without Considering Prying
Bolt grade grade = A325-N
Nominal tensile/shear stress F nt = 90.0 [ksi] F nv = 54.0 [ksi] AISC 14 th Table J3.2
Bolt group shear force shear V = 13.44 [kips] no of bolt n = 4
Shear stress required f rv = V / ( n A b ) = 7.61 [ksi]
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14th J3.7

F nt
Modified nominal tensile stress F' nt = 1.3 F nt - f rv ≤ F nt = 90.00 [ksi] AISC 14 th Eq J3-3a
φ F nv
Bolt norminal tensile strength r n = F' nt A b = 39.76 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-1
Single bolt tensile capacity φ rn = = 29.82 [kips]
Single Bolt Tensile Capacity After Considering Prying
End plate width w = 6.750 [in] bolt gage g = 4.000 [in]
web t w = 0.375 [in]
Dist from bolt center to plate edge a = 0.5 (w - g) = 1.375 [in]
a' = a + 0.5 d b ≤ (1.25 b + 0.5 d b ) = 1.750 [in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-27
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 0.750 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 0.813 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Dist from bolt center to face of web b = 0.5(g - t w ) = 1.813 [in]
b' = b - 0.5 d b = 1.438 [in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-21
Bolt pitch spacing s v = 3.000
Bolt tributary length p = sv p ≤ 2b and p ≤ s v = 2.875 [in] AISC 14 th Page 9-11
ρ = b' / a' = 0.821 AISC 14 th Eq 9-26
δ = 1 - dh / p = 0.717 AISC 14 th Eq 9-24

Tensile capacity per bolt before
B = from calc shown in above section = 29.82 [kips]
considering prying
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.90 AISC 14 th Page 9-10
End plate thickness t = 0.375 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]

Plate thickness req'd to develop bolt 4 B b' 0.5
tc = ( ) = 1.010 [in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-30a
tensile capacity without prying φ p Fu
1 tc 2
α' = [( ) -1] = 4.783 AISC 14 th Eq 9-35
δ (1 + ρ ) t
t
when α ' > 1 Q=( ) 2 (1 + δ ) = 0.237 AISC 14 th Eq 9-34
tc
Bolt tensile force per bolt in demand T = from calc shown below = 0.11 [kips]
Tensile strength per bolt after

φ rn = B x Q = 7.06 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq 9-31
considering prying
ratio = 0.02 >T OK
Calculate Max Single Bolt Tensile Load
Bolt group force axial P = 0.44 [kips]
Bolt number Bolt Row n h = 2 Bolt Col n v = 2
Bolt tensile force per bolt T = P / ( nv nh ) = 0.11 [kips]
Page 22 of 82
Gusset Plate to End Plate Weld Strength ratio = 2.03 / 10.97 = 0.19 PASS
Weld Group Forces
shear V = 13.44 [kips] axial P = -0.44 [kips] in tension
Gusset-end plate fillet weld length L = weld length tributary to bolt group = 6.625 [in]
Combined Weld Stress
Weld stress from axial force fa = P / L = -0.066 [kip/in] in tension
Weld stress from shear force fv = V / L = 2.029 [kip/in]
Weld stress combined - max f max = ( f 2a + f 2v ) 0.5 = 2.030 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11
fa
Weld stress load angle θ = tan -1 ( ) = 1.9 [°]
fv
Fillet Weld Strength Calc
Fillet weld leg size w = 5⁄ 16 [in] load angle θ = 1.9 [°]
Electrode strength F EXX = 70.0 [ksi] strength coeff C 1 = 1.00 AISC 14 th Table 8-3
Number of weld line n=2 for double fillet
Load angle coefficient C 2 = ( 1 + 0.5 sin 1.5 θ ) = 1.00 AISC 14 th Page 8-9
Fillet weld shear strength R n-w = 0.6 (C 1 x 70 ksi) 0.707 w n C 2 = 18.614 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-1
Base metal - gusset plate thickness t = 0.375 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal - gusset plate is in shear, shear rupture as per AISC 14 th

Eq J4-4 is checked AISC 14th J2.4
Base metal shear rupture R n-b = 0.6 F u t = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq J4-4
Double fillet linear shear strength R n = min ( R n-w , R n-b ) = 14.625 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-2
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th Eq 8-1
φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]
ratio = 0.19 > f max OK
Brace Force Load Case 2 Gusset plate t=0.375 P =45.00 kips (C) ratio = 0.19 PASS
φ Rn = = 74.53 [kips]
Page 23 of 82
φ Rn = = 72.67 [kips]
φ Rn = = 64.69 [kips]
Number of bolt n=2
φ Rn = = 43.88 [kips]
Page 24 of 82
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 124.31 [kips]
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 101.46 [kips]
Page 25 of 82

13
Interior Bolt
= 79.98 ≤ 54.84 = 54.84 [kips]
Edge Bolt
= 35.42 ≤ 54.84 = 35.42 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
Page 26 of 82

13
Interior Bolt
= 62.92 ≤ 43.14 = 43.14 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
Weld Group Forces
shear V = 13.44 [kips] axial P = 0.44 [kips] in compression
Weld stress from axial force fa = P / L = 0.000 [kip/in] in compression
Weld stress combined - max f max = f v = 2.029 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11
Weld stress load angle θ= = 0.0 [°]

φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]
Page 27 of 82
Top Brace - Gusset to Beam Direct Weld Connection Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
Brace Weld Limitation Checks - Gusset to Beam PASS
> w min OK
> L min OK
φ Rn = = 112.50 [kips]
φ Rn = = 109.69 [kips]
Page 28 of 82
Gusset Plate - Axial Tensile Yield ratio = 18.37 / 168.75 = 0.11 PASS
φ Rn = = 168.75 [kips]
Gusset Plate - Axial Tensile Rupture ratio = 18.37 / 182.81 = 0.10 PASS
Plate net area in tension A nt = b p t p = 3.750 [in 2]
Gusset Plate - Flexural Yield Interact ratio = = 0.17 PASS
Gusset plate width b p = 10.000 [in] thick t p = 0.375 [in]
yield F y = 50.0 [ksi]
Shear plate - gross area Ag = bp x tp = 3.750 [in 2]
Shear plate - plastic modulus Zp = ( bp x t 2p )/4 = 9.375 [in 3]
Flexural strength available Mc = φ F y Z p φ=0.90 = 35.16 [kip-ft]
Flexural strength required M r = from gusset interface forces calc = 6.70 [kip-ft]
Axial strength available P c = from axial tensile yield check = 168.75 [kips]
Axial strength required P r = from gusset interface forces calc = 18.37 [kips]
Shear strength available V c = from shear yielding check = 112.50 [kips]
Shear strength required V r = from gusset interface forces calc = 31.38 [kips]
Vr Pr Mr
Flexural yield interaction ratio = ( )2 + ( + )2 = 0.17 AISC 14 th Eq 10-5
Vc Pc Mc
< 1.0 OK
Page 29 of 82
Gusset Plate - Flexural Rupture Interact ratio = = 0.16 PASS
tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Net area of plate An = bp x tp = 3.750 [in 2]
Plastic modulus of net section Z net = ( b p x t 2p )/4 = 9.375 [in 3]
Flexural strength available M c = φ F u Z net φ=0.75 = 38.09 [kip-ft]
Axial strength available P c = from axial tensile rupture check = 182.81 [kips]
Shear strength available V c = from shear rupture check = 109.69 [kips]
Vr Pr Mr
Flexural rupture interaction ratio = ( )2 + ( + )2 = 0.16 AISC 14 th Eq 10-5
Vc Pc Mc
< 1.0 OK
Gusset to Beam Weld Strength ratio = 7.36 / 8.78 = 0.84 PASS
Gusset to Beam Interface - Forces
shear H b = 31.38 [kips] axial V b = -18.37 [kips] in tension
moment M b = 6.70 [kip-ft]
Gusset-beam fillet weld length Lw = = 10.000 [in]
Gusset to Beam Interface - Combined Weld Stress
Weld stress from axial force f a = V b / L wb = -1.837 [kip/in] in tension
Weld stress from shear force f v = H b / L wb = 3.138 [kip/in]
M
Weld stress from moment force fb = = 4.824 [kip/in]
L /6
2
2 0.5
Weld stress combined - max f max = [ (f a - f b ) + f 2v ] = 7.363 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11
Weld resultant load angle θ = tan [( f b - f a ) / f v ]

-1
= 64.8 [°]

φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]
When gusset plate is directly welded to beam or column, apply 1.25 ductility factor
AISC 14 th Page 13-11
to allow adequate force redistribution in the weld group
Weld strength used for design after

φ R n = φ R n x ( 1/1.25 ) = 8.775 [kip/in]
applying ductility factor
Page 30 of 82
Beam Web Local Yielding ratio = 50.53 / 224.55 = 0.23 PASS
Gusset Edge Equivalent Normal Force
Refer to AISC DG29 Fig. B-1 for formula below to calculate gusset edge equivalent normal force
Gusset edge axial force N= = -18.37 [kips]
Gusset edge moment force M= = 6.70 [kip-ft]
Gusset edge interface length L= = 10.000 [in]

Gusset edge equivalent normal 4M
Ne = N - = -50.53 [kips] AISC DG29 Fig B-1
force L
Concentrated force from gusset Pu = = 50.53 [kips]
Beam section d = 12.300 [in] t f = 0.440 [in]
t w = 0.260 [in] k = 0.740 [in]
Length of bearing l b = Gusset/Beam interface length = 15.423 [in]
Gusset plate corner clip clip = from user input = 0.750 [in]
Distance from normal force applied
l N = 0.5 l b + clip = 8.462 [in]
point to member end
when l N ≤ d , use AISC 14 th Eq J10-3 AISC 14 th Eq J10-3
Beam web local yielding strength R n = F y t w ( 2.5 k + l b ) = 224.55 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J10-3
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 1.00

φ Rn = = 224.55 [kips]
φ Rn = = 112.50 [kips]
φ Rn = = 109.69 [kips]
Page 31 of 82
Gusset Plate - Axial Yield ratio = 18.37 / 168.75 = 0.11 PASS
φ Rn = = 168.75 [kips]
Shear plate - plastic modulus Z p = ( b p x t 2p ) / 4 = 9.375 [in 3]
Vr Pr Mr
Vc Pc Mc
< 1.0 OK
Vr 2
Mr 2
Flexural rupture interaction ratio = ( ) +( ) = 0.11 AISC 14 th Eq 10-5
Vc Mc
< 1.0 OK
Page 32 of 82
shear H b = 31.38 [kips] axial V b = 18.37 [kips] in compression
Weld stress from axial force f a = V b / L wb = 1.837 [kip/in] in compression
M
L /6
2
Weld stress combined - max f max = [ (f a - f b ) 2 + f 2v ] 0.5 = 4.332 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11

-1
= 43.6 [°]

φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]

φ R n = φ R n x ( 1/1.25 ) = 8.775 [kip/in]
Page 33 of 82
Gusset edge axial force N= = 18.37 [kips]

Ne = N + = 50.53 [kips] AISC DG29 Fig B-1
force L
t w = 0.260 [in] k = 0.740 [in]
l N = 0.5 l b + clip = 8.462 [in]
point to member end

φ Rn = = 224.55 [kips]
Beam Web Local Crippling ratio = 50.53 / 172.10 = 0.29 PASS

force L
t w = 0.260 [in] k = 0.740 [in]
yield F y = 50.0 [ksi] E = 29000 [ksi]
l N = 0.5 l b + clip = 8.462 [in]
point to member end
when l N ≥ d/2 , use Eq J10-4 AISC 14 th Eq J10-4
2
lb tw
Beam web local crippling strength R n = 0.8 t w [1+3 ( ) 1.5 ] x = 229.47 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J10-4
d tf
E F y t f 0.5
( )
tw
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th J10.3
φR n = = 172.10 [kips]
Page 34 of 82
Bottom Brace - Brace to Gusset Sect=WT4X12 P LC1 =-45.00 kips (T) P LC2 =45.00 kips (C) Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
Geometry Restriction Checks - WT Flange to Gusset PASS
Min Bolt Edge Distance - WT Flange to Gusset
Min edge distance in WT Flange to
Le = = 1.250 [in]
Gusset
> L e-min OK
Min Bolt Spacing - WT Flange to Gusset
Min Bolt spacing in WT Flange to
Ls = = 3.000 [in]
Gusset
> L s-min OK
Brace Force Load Case 1 Sect=WT4X12 P =-45.00 kips (T) ratio = 0.63 PASS
WT Shape Brace - Tensile Yield ratio = 45.00 / 159.30 = 0.28 PASS
Gross area subject to tension Ag = = 3.540 [in ]

2
WT Shape Brace - Tensile Rupture ratio = 45.00 / 106.38 = 0.42 PASS
Section gross area A g = WT4X12 = 3.540 [in 2]
Number of bolt row nv = 2 flange t f = 0.400 [in]
Tensile net area A n = Ag - n v dh tf = 2.840 [in 2]
No of bolt column nh = 2 bolt space s h = 3.000 [in]
Length of connection L = ( n h -1 ) s h = 3.000 [in]
Eccentricity of connection x = from sect WT4X12 = 0.695 [in]
Shear lag factor U=1-x/L = 0.768 AISC 14 th Table D3.1
Page 35 of 82
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]

13
Interior Bolt
= 85.31 ≤ 58.50 = 58.50 [kips]
Edge Bolt
= 37.78 ≤ 58.50 = 37.78 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
Page 36 of 82
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 3⁄ 4 [in] bolt hole dia d h = 13

⁄ 16 [in] AISC 14 th Table J3.3
Interior Bolt
= 79.98 ≤ 54.84 = 54.84 [kips]
Edge Bolt
= 44.56 ≤ 54.84 = 44.56 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
WT Brace Flange - Block Shear - 1-Side Strip ratio = 22.50 / 51.68 = 0.44 PASS
Plate Block Shear - Side Strip
Bolt spacing in hor dir s h = 3.000 [in]
Gross area subject to shear A gv = [ (n h - 1) s h + e h ] t p = 1.750 [in 2]
Net area subject to shear A nv = A gv - [ (n h - 1) + 0.5 ] d h t p = 1.225 [in 2]
Net area subject to tension A nt = ( e v - 0.5 d h ) t p = 0.325 [in 2]
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 51.68 [kips]
Page 37 of 82
Gusset Plate - Tensile Yield (Whitmore) ratio = 45.00 / 125.96 = 0.36 PASS
φ Rn = = 125.96 [kips]
Gusset Plate - Tensile Rupture (Whitmore) ratio = 45.00 / 104.46 = 0.43 PASS
Number of bolt n=2
Plate net area in tension A nt = ( b p - n d h ) t p = 2.143 [in 2]
Gusset Plate - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 45.00 / 129.80 = 0.35 PASS
Bolt no in ver & hor dir n v = 2.0 nh = 2
Bolt spacing in hor dir s h = 3.000 [in] edge dist e h = 1.625 [in]
Width of block shear strip W bs = 4.000 [in]
when sheared out by center strip A nt = [ W bs - (n v - 1) d h ] t p = 1.172 [in 2]
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 129.80 [kips]
Brace Force Load Case 2 Sect=WT4X12 P =45.00 kips (C) ratio = 0.63 PASS
Page 38 of 82
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]

13
Interior Bolt
= 85.31 ≤ 58.50 = 58.50 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
Page 39 of 82

13
Interior Bolt
= 79.98 ≤ 54.84 = 54.84 [kips]
φ Rn = = 71.57 [kips]
Gusset Plate - Compression (Whitmore) ratio = 45.00 / 118.99 = 0.38 PASS
Plate Compression Check
F y = 50.0 [ksi] E = 29000 [ksi]
Plate gross area in compression Ag = bp tp = 2.799 [in 2]
Plate radius of gyration r = tp / √ 12 = 0.108 [in]
Plate effective length factor K= = 0.50
Plate unbraced length Lu = = 6.039 [in]
Plate slenderness KL/r = 0.50 x L u / r = 27.89
KL
when > 25 , use Chapter E AISC 14 th J4.4 (b)
r
π2 E
Elastic buckling stress Fe = = 367.88 [ksi] AISC 14 th Eq E3-4
( KL/r ) 2
KL E 0.5
when ≤ 4.71 ( ) = 113.43 AISC 14 th E3 (a)
r Fy
( Fy / F e )
Critical stress F cr = 0.658 Fy = 47.24 [ksi] AISC 14 th Eq E3-2
Plate compression required Pu = = 45.00 [kips]
Plate compression provided R n = F cr x A g = 132.21 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq E3-1
Bolt resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.90 AISC 14 th E1
φ Rn = = 118.99 [kips]
Page 40 of 82
Bottom Brace - Gusset to Column End Plate Connection Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
Geometry Restriction Checks - End Plate to Column Web PASS
Le = = 1.375 [in]
Column Web
> L e-min OK
Ls = = 3.000 [in]
Column Web
> L s-min OK
Weld Limitation Checks - Gusset Plate to End Plate PASS
> w min OK
> L min OK
φ Rn = = 108.28 [kips]
Page 41 of 82
φ Rn = = 105.57 [kips]
φ Rn = = 98.44 [kips]
Number of bolt n=3
φ Rn = = 67.18 [kips]
Page 42 of 82
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 170.93 [kips]
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 148.08 [kips]
Page 43 of 82

13
Interior Bolt
= 79.98 ≤ 54.84 = 54.84 [kips]
Edge Bolt
= 35.42 ≤ 54.84 = 35.42 [kips]
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
Bolt group forces shear V = 15.71 [kips] axial P = 0.39 [kips]
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
Page 44 of 82

13
Interior Bolt
= 62.92 ≤ 43.14 = 43.14 [kips]
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
Page 45 of 82

F nt
φ F nv
web t w = 0.375 [in]
b' = b - 0.5 d b = 1.438 [in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-21
ρ = b' / a' = 0.821 AISC 14 th Eq 9-26
δ = 1 - dh / p = 0.721 AISC 14 th Eq 9-24

considering prying

tc = ( ) = 1.002 [in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-30a
1 tc 2
α' = [( ) -1] = 4.677 AISC 14 th Eq 9-35
δ (1 + ρ ) t
t
tc

considering prying
ratio = 0.01 >T OK
Page 46 of 82
Weld Group Forces
Weld stress combined - max f max = ( f 2a + f 2v ) 0.5 = 1.633 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11
fa
fv

φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]
φ Rn = = 108.28 [kips]
Page 47 of 82
φ Rn = = 105.57 [kips]
φ Rn = = 98.44 [kips]
Number of bolt n=3
φ Rn = = 67.18 [kips]
Page 48 of 82
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 170.93 [kips]
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 148.08 [kips]
Page 49 of 82

13
Interior Bolt
= 79.98 ≤ 54.84 = 54.84 [kips]
Edge Bolt
= 35.42 ≤ 54.84 = 35.42 [kips]
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
Page 50 of 82

13
Interior Bolt
= 62.92 ≤ 43.14 = 43.14 [kips]
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
Weld Group Forces
shear V = 15.71 [kips] axial P = 0.39 [kips] in compression
Weld stress from axial force fa = P / L = 0.000 [kip/in] in compression
Weld stress combined - max f max = f v = 1.632 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11
Weld stress load angle θ= = 0.0 [°]

φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]
Page 51 of 82
Bottom Brace - Gusset to Beam Direct Weld Connection Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
Brace Weld Limitation Checks - Gusset to Beam PASS
> w min OK
> L min OK
φ Rn = = 112.50 [kips]
φ Rn = = 109.69 [kips]
Page 52 of 82
Gusset Plate - Axial Tensile Yield ratio = 16.11 / 168.75 = 0.10 PASS
φ Rn = = 168.75 [kips]
Gusset Plate - Axial Tensile Rupture ratio = 16.11 / 182.81 = 0.09 PASS
Plate net area in tension A nt = b p t p = 3.750 [in 2]
Shear plate - plastic modulus Zp = ( bp x t 2p )/4 = 9.375 [in 3]
Vr Pr Mr
Vc Pc Mc
< 1.0 OK
Page 53 of 82
Axial strength available P c = from axial tensile rupture check = 182.81 [kips]
Vr Pr Mr
Flexural rupture interaction ratio = ( )2 + ( + )2 = 0.17 AISC 14 th Eq 10-5
Vc Pc Mc
< 1.0 OK
shear H b = 31.43 [kips] axial V b = -16.11 [kips] in tension
Weld stress from axial force f a = V b / L wb = -1.611 [kip/in] in tension
M
L /6
2
2 0.5
Weld stress combined - max f max = [ (f a - f b ) + f 2v ] = 7.940 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11

-1
= 66.7 [°]

φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]

φ R n = φ R n x ( 1/1.25 ) = 8.775 [kip/in]
Page 54 of 82
Gusset edge axial force N= = -16.11 [kips]

Ne = N - = -53.98 [kips] AISC DG29 Fig B-1
force L
t w = 0.260 [in] k = 0.740 [in]
l N = 0.5 l b + clip = 8.462 [in]
point to member end

φ Rn = = 224.55 [kips]
φ Rn = = 112.50 [kips]
φ Rn = = 109.69 [kips]
Page 55 of 82
Gusset Plate - Axial Yield ratio = 16.11 / 168.75 = 0.10 PASS
φ Rn = = 168.75 [kips]
Shear plate - plastic modulus Z p = ( b p x t 2p ) / 4 = 9.375 [in 3]
Vr Pr Mr
Vc Pc Mc
< 1.0 OK
Vr 2
Mr 2
Flexural rupture interaction ratio = ( ) +( ) = 0.13 AISC 14 th Eq 10-5
Vc Mc
< 1.0 OK
Page 56 of 82
shear H b = 31.43 [kips] axial V b = 16.11 [kips] in compression
Weld stress from axial force f a = V b / L wb = 1.611 [kip/in] in compression
M
L /6
2
Weld stress combined - max f max = [ (f a - f b ) 2 + f 2v ] 0.5 = 5.142 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11

-1
= 52.3 [°]

φ Rn = = 10.969 [kip/in]

φ R n = φ R n x ( 1/1.25 ) = 8.775 [kip/in]
Page 57 of 82

force L
t w = 0.260 [in] k = 0.740 [in]
l N = 0.5 l b + clip = 8.462 [in]
point to member end

φ Rn = = 224.55 [kips]
Beam Web Local Crippling ratio = 53.98 / 172.10 = 0.31 PASS

force L
t w = 0.260 [in] k = 0.740 [in]
yield F y = 50.0 [ksi] E = 29000 [ksi]
l N = 0.5 l b + clip = 8.462 [in]
point to member end
when l N ≥ d/2 , use Eq J10-4 AISC 14 th Eq J10-4
2
lb tw
Beam web local crippling strength R n = 0.8 t w [1+3 ( ) 1.5 ] x = 229.47 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J10-4
d tf
E F y t f 0.5
( )
tw
Resistance factor-LRFD φ = 0.75 AISC 14 th J10.3
φR n = = 172.10 [kips]
Page 58 of 82
Beam to Column End Plate Connection Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD
Geometry Restriction Check - End Plate to Column Web PASS
Le = = 1.375 [in]
Column Web
> L e-min OK
Ls = = 3.000 [in]
Column Web
> L s-min OK
Beam Flange Fillet Weld Limitation PASS
> w min OK
Min fillet weld length L = 0.5 b f - k 1 = 2.510 [in]
> L min OK
Beam Web Fillet Weld Limitation PASS
> w min OK
Min fillet weld length L=d-2k = 10.050 [in]
> L min OK
Brace Force Load Case 1 shear V = 22.74 kips axial P = -14.17 kips (T) ratio = 0.33 PASS
Page 59 of 82
Beam - Shear Yielding - Vy ratio = 22.74 / 95.94 = 0.24 PASS
Section Shear Yielding Check
Sect yield strength F y = 50.0 [ksi]
Sect gross area in shear A gv = = 3.198 [in 2]
Sect shear yielding strength R n = 0.6 F y A gv = 95.94 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-3
φ Rn = = 95.94 [kips]
Beam - Shear Rupture - Vy ratio = 22.74 / 93.54 = 0.24 PASS
Section Shear Rupture Check
Sect tensile strength F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Sect net area in shear A nv = = 3.198 [in 2]
Sect shear rupture strength R n = 0.6 F u A nv = 124.72 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J4-4
φ Rn = = 93.54 [kips]
Beam - Shear Yielding - Vz ratio = 25.00 / 172.13 = 0.15 PASS
φ Rn = = 172.13 [kips]
Beam - Shear Rupture - Vz ratio = 25.00 / 167.82 = 0.15 PASS
φ Rn = = 167.82 [kips]
Beam - Axial Tensile Yield - Px ratio = 14.17 / 395.55 = 0.04 PASS
Gross area subject to tension Ag = = 8.790 [in 2]
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Beam - Axial Tensile Rupture - Px ratio = 14.17 / 428.51 = 0.03 PASS
End Plate - Shear Yielding - Vy ratio = 11.37 / 138.38 = 0.08 PASS
φ Rn = = 138.38 [kips]
End Plate - Shear Rupture - Vy ratio = 11.37 / 106.12 = 0.11 PASS
Number of bolt n=3
φ Rn = = 106.12 [kips]
End Plate - Shear Yielding - Vz ratio = 12.50 / 75.94 = 0.16 PASS
φ Rn = = 75.94 [kips]
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End Plate - Shear Rupture - Vz ratio = 12.50 / 54.84 = 0.23 PASS
Number of bolt n=2
φ Rn = = 54.84 [kips]
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End Plate - Bolt Bearing on End Plate - Vy Vz Combined ratio = 33.80 / 107.35 = 0.31 PASS
The bolt group is oriented so that the shear V y is in ver. direction and the shear V z is in hor. direction
Bolt group forces shear V y = 22.74 [kips] shear V z = 25.00 [kips]

0.5
Bolt group resultant force R=( V 2y + V 2z ) = 33.80 [kips]
Resultant force/hor line load angle θ = tan -1 (V y / V z ) = 42.29 [°]
Bolt hole diameter bolt dia d b = 0.750 [in] bolt hole dia d bh = 0.813 [in] AISC 14 th B4.3b
Bolt hole ver. dimension dv = = 0.813 [in]
Bolt hole hor. dimension dh = = 0.813 [in]
Bolt center to bolt hole edge dist d c = 0.5 d bh = 0.406 [in]
Bolt no in ver & hor direction Bolt Row n v = 3 Bolt Col n h = 2
Bolt spacing ver s v = 3.000 [in] hor s h = 4.000 [in]
Bolt edge distance ver e v = 10.525 [in] hor e h = 1.375 [in]
ev eh
Bolt clear dist - bot right corner bolt L cA = min ( , ) - dc = 1.452 [in]
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v eh
Bolt clear dist - right side edge bolt L cB = min ( , ) - dc = 1.452 [in]
sin θ cos θ
ev s h - 0.5d v
Bolt clear dist - bot side edge bolt L cC = min ( , ) - dc = 4.452 [in]
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v s h - 0.5d v
Bolt clear dist - inner edge bolt L cD = min ( , ) - dc = 3.448 [in]
sin θ cos θ
Bolt bearing on plate thick t = 0.375 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Bolt bearing strength R n-br = 3.0 d b t F u = 54.84 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Type A - Bolt Group Bottom Right Corner Bolt
Number of bolt nA = 1
Bolt tear out strength R n-tA = 1.5 L cA t F u = 53.11 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Bolt bearing strength R nA = min ( R n-tA , R n-br , R n-bolt ) = 23.86 [kips]
Type B - Bolt Group Right Side Edge Bolt
Number of bolt nB = 2
Bolt tear out strength R n-tB = 1.5 L cB t F u = 53.11 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Bolt bearing strength R nB = min ( R n-tB , R n-br , R n-bolt ) = 23.86 [kips]
Type C - Bolt Group Bottom Side Edge Bolt
Number of bolt nC = 1
Bolt tear out strength R n-tC = 1.5 L cC t F u = 162.77 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Bolt bearing strength R nC = min ( R n-tC , R n-br , R n-bolt ) = 23.86 [kips]
Type D - Bolt Group Inner Edge Bolt
Number of bolt nD = 2
Bolt tear out strength R n-tD = 1.5 L cD t F u = 126.08 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq J3-6b
Bolt bearing strength R nD = min ( R n-tD , R n-br , R n-bolt ) = 23.86 [kips]
Bolt bearing strength for all bolts R n = n A R nA + n B R nB + n C R nC + n D R nD = 143.14 [kips]
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φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
ratio = 0.31 >R OK
Page 64 of 82
End Plate - Bolt Bearing on Column Web - Vy Vz Combined ratio = 33.80 / 107.35 = 0.31 PASS

0.5
ev eh
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v eh
sin θ cos θ
ev s h - 0.5d v
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v s h - 0.5d v
sin θ cos θ
Page 65 of 82
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
ratio = 0.31 >R OK
End Plate - Shear in Vy - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 22.74 / 335.99 = 0.07 PASS
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 335.99 [kips]
End Plate - Shear in Vy - Block Shear - 2-Side Strip ratio = 22.74 / 313.14 = 0.07 PASS
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 313.14 [kips]
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End Plate - Shear in Vz - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 25.00 / 166.82 = 0.15 PASS
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 166.82 [kips]
End Plate - Shear in Vz - Block Shear - 2-Side Strip ratio = 25.00 / 457.95 = 0.05 PASS
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 457.95 [kips]
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End Plate / Column Web - Bolt Shear ratio = 33.80 / 107.35 = 0.31 PASS
Shear resultant force R = ( V 2y + V 2z ) 0.5 = 33.80 [kips]
bolt dia d b = 0.750 [in] bolt area A b = 0.442 [in ]

2
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
Page 68 of 82

F nt
φ F nv
web t w = 0.260 [in]
b' = b - 0.5 d b = 1.495 [in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-21
ρ = b' / a' = 0.854 AISC 14 th Eq 9-26
δ = 1 - dh / p = 0.729 AISC 14 th Eq 9-24

considering prying

tc = ( ) = 1.001 [in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-30a
1 tc 2
α' = [( ) -1] = 4.525 AISC 14 th Eq 9-35
δ (1 + ρ ) t
t
tc

considering prying
ratio = 0.33 >T OK
Page 69 of 82
Beam Flange Weld Strength ratio = 2.49 / 12.87 = 0.19 PASS
Assume all axial tensile force P carried by flange weld
Beam section W12X30 b fb = 6.520 [in] k 1b = 0.750 [in]
Fillet weld length - double fillet L = [b fb + ( b fb - 2k 1b )] /2 as dbl fillet = 5.770 [in]
Weld Group Forces
Beam flg-end plate weld length L= = 5.770 [in]
Beam flg-end plate fillet weld size w= = 0.313 [in]

0.5
Weld stress combined - max f max = ( f 2a + f 2v ) = 2.490 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11
fa
fv
Base metal - beam flange thickness t = 0.440 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal - beam flange is in shear, shear rupture as per AISC 14 th

φ Rn = = 12.870 [kip/in]
Page 70 of 82
Beam Web Weld Strength ratio = 22.74 / 76.43 = 0.30 PASS
Assume tensile force carried by flange weld and shear force carried by web weld, so there will be no combined
weld tensile/shear stress required
Web weld shear force required V u = from gusset interface force calc = 22.74 [kips]
Beam section W12X30 d b = 12.300 [in] k b = 1.125 [in]
Fillet weld length on beam web L = db - 2 kb = 10.050 [in]
Fillet Weld Strength Check
Base metal - beam web thickness t = 0.260 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal - beam web is in shear, shear rupture as per AISC 14 th

φ Rn = = 7.605 [kip/in]
Shear resistance required Vu = = 22.74 [kips]
Fillet weld length - double fillet L= = 10.050 [in]
Shear resistance provided φ Fn = φ Rn x L = 76.43 [kips]
Brace Force Load Case 2 shear V = 27.26 kips axial P = -15.83 kips (T) ratio = 0.37 PASS
Beam - Shear Yielding - Vy ratio = 27.26 / 95.94 = 0.28 PASS
φ Rn = = 95.94 [kips]
Beam - Shear Rupture - Vy ratio = 27.26 / 93.54 = 0.29 PASS
φ Rn = = 93.54 [kips]
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Beam - Shear Yielding - Vz ratio = 25.00 / 172.13 = 0.15 PASS
φ Rn = = 172.13 [kips]
Beam - Shear Rupture - Vz ratio = 25.00 / 167.82 = 0.15 PASS
φ Rn = = 167.82 [kips]
Beam - Axial Tensile Yield - Px ratio = 15.83 / 395.55 = 0.04 PASS
Gross area subject to tension Ag = = 8.790 [in ]

2
Beam - Axial Tensile Rupture - Px ratio = 15.83 / 428.51 = 0.04 PASS
End Plate - Shear Yielding - Vy ratio = 13.63 / 138.38 = 0.10 PASS
φ Rn = = 138.38 [kips]
Page 72 of 82
End Plate - Shear Rupture - Vy ratio = 13.63 / 106.12 = 0.13 PASS
Number of bolt n=3
φ Rn = = 106.12 [kips]
End Plate - Shear Yielding - Vz ratio = 12.50 / 75.94 = 0.16 PASS
φ Rn = = 75.94 [kips]
End Plate - Shear Rupture - Vz ratio = 12.50 / 54.84 = 0.23 PASS
Number of bolt n=2
φ Rn = = 54.84 [kips]
Page 73 of 82
End Plate - Bolt Bearing on End Plate - Vy Vz Combined ratio = 36.99 / 107.35 = 0.34 PASS

0.5
ev eh
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v eh
sin θ cos θ
ev s h - 0.5d v
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v s h - 0.5d v
sin θ cos θ
Page 74 of 82
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
ratio = 0.34 >R OK
Page 75 of 82
End Plate - Bolt Bearing on Column Web - Vy Vz Combined ratio = 36.99 / 107.35 = 0.34 PASS

0.5
ev eh
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v eh
sin θ cos θ
ev s h - 0.5d v
sin θ cos θ
s v - 0.5d v s h - 0.5d v
sin θ cos θ
Page 76 of 82
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
ratio = 0.34 >R OK
End Plate - Shear in Vy - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 27.26 / 335.99 = 0.08 PASS
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 335.99 [kips]
End Plate - Shear in Vy - Block Shear - 2-Side Strip ratio = 27.26 / 313.14 = 0.09 PASS
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 313.14 [kips]
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End Plate - Shear in Vz - Block Shear - Center Strip ratio = 25.00 / 166.82 = 0.15 PASS
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 166.82 [kips]
End Plate - Shear in Vz - Block Shear - 2-Side Strip ratio = 25.00 / 457.95 = 0.05 PASS
U bs F u A nt
φ Rn = = 457.95 [kips]
Page 78 of 82
End Plate / Column Web - Bolt Shear ratio = 36.99 / 107.35 = 0.34 PASS
Shear resultant force R = ( V 2y + V 2z ) 0.5 = 36.99 [kips]
bolt dia d b = 0.750 [in] bolt area A b = 0.442 [in ]

2
φ Rn = = 107.35 [kips]
Page 79 of 82

F nt
φ F nv
web t w = 0.260 [in]
b' = b - 0.5 d b = 1.495 [in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-21
ρ = b' / a' = 0.854 AISC 14 th Eq 9-26
δ = 1 - dh / p = 0.729 AISC 14 th Eq 9-24

considering prying

tc = ( ) = 0.985 [in] AISC 14 th Eq 9-30a
1 tc 2
α' = [( ) -1] = 4.366 AISC 14 th Eq 9-35
δ (1 + ρ ) t
t
tc

considering prying
ratio = 0.37 >T OK
Page 80 of 82
Beam Flange Weld Strength ratio = 2.56 / 12.87 = 0.20 PASS
Assume all axial tensile force P carried by flange weld
Beam section W12X30 b fb = 6.520 [in] k 1b = 0.750 [in]
Fillet weld length - double fillet L = [b fb + ( b fb - 2k 1b )] /2 as dbl fillet = 5.770 [in]
Weld Group Forces
Beam flg-end plate weld length L= = 5.770 [in]
Beam flg-end plate fillet weld size w= = 0.313 [in]

0.5
Weld stress combined - max f max = ( f 2a + f 2v ) = 2.564 [kip/in] AISC 14 th Eq 8-11
fa
fv
Base metal - beam flange thickness t = 0.440 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal - beam flange is in shear, shear rupture as per AISC 14 th

φ Rn = = 12.870 [kip/in]
Page 81 of 82
Beam Web Weld Strength ratio = 27.26 / 76.43 = 0.36 PASS
Assume tensile force carried by flange weld and shear force carried by web weld, so there will be no combined
weld tensile/shear stress required
Web weld shear force required V u = from gusset interface force calc = 27.26 [kips]
Beam section W12X30 d b = 12.300 [in] k b = 1.125 [in]
Fillet weld length on beam web L = db - 2 kb = 10.050 [in]
Fillet Weld Strength Check
Base metal - beam web thickness t = 0.260 [in] tensile F u = 65.0 [ksi]
Base metal - beam web is in shear, shear rupture as per AISC 14 th

φ Rn = = 7.605 [kip/in]
Shear resistance required Vu = = 27.26 [kips]
Fillet weld length - double fillet L= = 10.050 [in]
Shear resistance provided φ Fn = φ Rn x L = 76.43 [kips]
Page 82 of 82

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Result Summary - Overall Vertical Brace Connection Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD

Sketch Vertical Brace Connection Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD

Members & Components Summary

Member Brace Connection Code=AISC 360-10 LRFD

W12X30 d = 12.300 [in] b f = 6.520 [in]

t f = 0.440 [in] t w = 0.260 [in]

k des = 0.740 [in] k det = 1.125 [in]

k 1 = 0.750 [in] A = 8.790 [in 2]

S x = 38.60 [in 3] Z x = 43.10 [in 3]

Steel Grade A992 F y = 50.0 [ksi] F u = 65.0 [ksi]

W12X40 d = 11.900 [in] b f = 8.010 [in]

t f = 0.515 [in] t w = 0.295 [in]

k des = 1.020 [in] k det = 1.375 [in]

k 1 = 0.875 [in] A = 11.700 [in 2]

S x = 51.50 [in 3] Z x = 57.00 [in 3]

Steel Grade A992 F y = 50.0 [ksi] F u = 65.0 [ksi]

Gusset Plate Interface Forces Calculation

Brace Axial Force Load Case 1

Top Brace Interface Forces

e b = 6.150 [in] e c = 0.148 [in]

α = 6.125 [in] β = 4.500 [in]

K = e b tanθ - e c = 6.003 [in] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-16

β = ( K' - K tan θ ) / D = 4.500 [in] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-22

Brace axial force P u = from user input = -45.00 [kips] in tension

Gusset to Column Interface Forces

Shear force Vc = ( β / r ) Pu = -13.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-2

Axial force Hc = ( ec / r ) Pu = -0.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3

Moment Mc = Hc ( β - β ) = 0.00 [kip-ft] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-19

Gusset to Beam Interface Forces

Shear force Hb = ( α / r ) Pu = -31.38 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-5

Axial force Vb = ( eb / r ) Pu = -18.37 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-4

Moment M b = Vb ( α - α ) = -6.70 [kip-ft] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-17

Bottom Brace Interface Forces

e b = 6.150 [in] e c = 0.148 [in]

α = 6.125 [in] β = 6.000 [in]

K = e b tanθ - e c = 6.003 [in] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-16

β = ( K' - K tan θ ) / D = 6.000 [in] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-22

Brace axial force P u = from user input = -45.00 [kips] in tension

Gusset to Column Interface Forces

Shear force Vc = ( β / r ) Pu = -15.71 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-2

Axial force Hc = ( ec / r ) Pu = -0.39 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3

Moment Mc = Hc ( β - β ) = 0.00 [kip-ft] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-19

Gusset to Beam Interface Forces

Shear force Hb = ( α / r ) Pu = -31.43 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-5

Axial force Vb = ( eb / r ) Pu = -16.11 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-4

Moment M b = Vb ( α - α ) = -7.89 [kip-ft] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-17

Beam to Column Interface Forces

Beam to Column Interface Shear Force

Beam end shear reaction R b = from user input = 25.00 [kips]

Beam to Column Interface Axial Force

Beam Member Axial Force

Beam to column interface axial

Beam member axial force P bm = (H ct - P t sinθ t ) + (H cb - P b sinθ b ) = 48.64 [kips] in compression

Brace Axial Force Load Case 2

Top Brace Interface Forces

e b = 6.150 [in] e c = 0.148 [in]

α = 6.125 [in] β = 4.500 [in]

K = e b tanθ - e c = 6.003 [in] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-16

β = ( K' - K tan θ ) / D = 4.500 [in] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-22

Brace axial force P u = from user input = 45.00 [kips] in compression

Gusset to Column Interface Forces

Shear force Vc = ( β / r ) Pu = 13.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-2

Axial force Hc = ( ec / r ) Pu = 0.44 [kips] AISC 14 th Eq. 13-3