Analysis and Design of Stabilizer Plates in Single-Plate Shear Connections

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Patrick J. Fortney and William A. Thornton (2016). "Analysis and Design of Stabilizer Plates in Single-Plate Shear Connections," Engineering Journal,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Vol. 53, pp. 1-28.

Single-plate shear connections experience some magnitude of torsional moment, either due to the lateral torsional buckling phenomena or due
to the e ects of lap eccentricity. When the required torsional strength of the connection exceeds the available torsional strength of the
connection, the designer has two options: alter the geometry of the connection to increase the torsional resistance of the connecting plate or
provide stabilizer plates. Thornton and Fortney (2011) provide analysis techniques for accounting for the e ects of lap eccentricity and lateral
torsional buckling strength. Part 10 of the Manual (Steel Construction Manual, 14th ed., 2011) presents a summary of the equations used for
such an evaluation. However, no discussion was provided by Thornton and Fortney with regard to the size and detailing of a stabilizer plate
when such a plate is required. This paper presents recommendations for the analysis with regard to appropriate stabilizer plate cross-sectional
dimensions and the attachment of the stabilizer plate to the connecting material and support. Three di erent types of stabilizer plates are
presented along with recommendations for the design and detailing of the stabilizer plates; the impact that each type has on the design of the
single-plate shear connection and the supporting column is presented as well.

Published: 2016, Quarter 1

AUTHOR(S)
Patrick J. Fortney and William A. Thornton

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