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I. Tension Members PDF
T T
Net Gross
Area (An) Area (Ag)
T-3
Example (T1):
What is the net area An for the tension member
as shown in the figure?
1
Plate 4 (inches) Standard Hole for a 3 -in. diam bolt.
4 4
T T
Paths of failure g
T T T T
on net section
B p s
(a) C B (b)
In the above diagram:
p = Pitch or spacing along bolt line
s = Stagger Between two adjacent bolt lines
(usually s = P/2)
g = gage distance transverse to the loading.
In case (a) above : An = (Gross width – Σ hole dia.) . t
In case (b) above : An = (Gross width – Σ hole dia.+ Σ s2/4g) . t T-5
Example (T2):
Determine the minimum net area of the plate shown in fig. 3.4.2, assuming
15
in,-diam holes are located as shown:
16
15 1 2.125 ( 2.125)2
2
t t
g ga gb ga gb t
2 2
9½”
1) Path AC:
15 1 9.5"
An = 4.75 2 0.5 3.75 sq.in.
16 16
2) Path ABC:
15 1 (3) 2 (3) 2
An = 4.75 3 0.5 0.5 3.96 sq.in.
16 16 4(2.5) 4(4.25)
area concept :-
Ae = U An
T-12
When not all elements are connected.
Gusset
plate
i) Transverse Weld Connection:-
Ae = UA
6”
U = 1.0 T
A = Area of connected part only
Angle
e.g. A = 6 x 1/2 = 3 in2 6x4x1/2 Weld
Where:
x = distance between centroids of elements to
the plane of load transfer
T-14
LFRD Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, December 27, 1999
T-15
American Institute of Steel Construction
(Commentary P16.1 – 177 AISC)
For bolted or riveted connections the following values
for (U) may be used:-
a) W, M, S, HP or Tees cut from these Shapes with flange width ≥ 2/3
Depth, and flange connected by 3 or more fasteners per line, U = 0.90.
b) W, M, S, HP or Tees cut from these Shapes with flange width < 2/3
Depth, and flange connected by 3 or more fasteners per line, U = 0.85.
c) W, M, S, HP or Tees cut from these Shapes with web connected by 4 or
more fasteners per line, U = 0.70.
d) Single and double angles connected by 4 or more fasteners per line, U
= 0.80, or connected with 3 fasteners per line, U=0.60 otherwise use U=1-
(x/L) LRFD B3.2.
T-16a
(Commentary P16.1 – 177 AISC)
For bolted or riveted connections the following values
for (U) may be used:-
e) For round and rectangular HSS with gusset plate(s).
For short tension members such as Gusset plates the effective net
area equals (An), but must not exceed 0.85 of the gross area (Ag).
T-16b
Example (T-4)
Calculate the Ae values of the following section:-
(iv) w 10 x 33
T-19a
T-19b
Even as tension members are unlikely to be affected by their stiffness, it is
recommended to limit the maximum slenderness ratio (L/r) for all tension
members (except rods) to ≤ 300.
T-19c
The general philosophy of LRFD method: Rn iQi
For tension members: tTn Tu
where
t = resistance reduction factor for tensile members
Tn = Nominal strength of the tensile members
Tu = Factored load on the tensile members.
The design strength tTn is the smaller of:
a) Yielding in the gross section;
t Tn = t Fy Ag = 0.9 Fy Ag
b) Fracture of the net section;
t Tn = t Fu Ae = 0.75 Fu Ae
This is to be followed by check of rupture strength (block shear failure),
and limitation of slenderness ratio ≤ 300. T-20
Example (T-5):-
Find the maximum tensile capacity of a member consisting of
2Ls (6 x 4 x ½) can carry for two cases:
(a) welded connection, all sides connected.
(b) bolted connection as shown.
½”
1" dia bolts
Fy = 60 ksi
2½”
Fu = 75 ksi.
2”
5½ 1¾” 1¾”
T-21
(a) welded Connection
Net area = gross area (all sides connected)
= 9.50 in2
Yielding Ft = 0.9 Fy Ag = 0.9 x 60 x 9.50 = 513 k
Fracture Ft = 0.75 Fu Ae = 0.75 x 75 x 9.5 = 534 k
(cont.) T-22
Straight section : wn = 9.5 – 2 x 1 18 = 7.25 in.
2 2
Zig-Zag = w n 9.5 3 1 81
(1.75) (1.75)
4 2.5 4 4 2½”
(2.5+2–0.5)
= 6.62 in. (Controls) 9½”
4”
(thickness)
An = 6.62 x ½ = 3.31 in2 for one L
For 2Ls, An = 3.31 x 2 = 6.62 in2
All sides connected, U = 1.0, Ae = U.An = 6.62 in2 1.75” 1.75”
Calculation of t Tn :-
(i) Yielding: 0.9 Fy Ag = 0.9 x 60 x 9.50 = 513 k
(ii) Fracture:0.75 Fu Ae = 0.75 x 75 x 6.62 = 372 k.
(fracture controls)
T-23
Design is an interactive procedure (trial & error), as we do
not have the final connection detail, so the selection is made,
connection is detailed, and the member is checked again.
Design Procedure:-
A g Tu
i) Find required (Ag) from factored load 0.9Fy.
ii) Find required (Ae) from factored load A e
Tu
.
0.75Fu
iii) Convert (Ae) to (Ag) by assuming connection detail.
T-25
Pu = 1.2 D + 1.6L = 1.2(18) + 1.6(52) = 104.8 kips
Pu 104.8
Required A g 3.235 in.2
0.90Fy 0.90(36)
Pu 104.8
Required A e 2.409 in.2
0.75Fu 0.75(58)
Ae 1.84
( An ) 2.3 in 2
U 0.80
For single line 7/8” bolts ; Ag = An + (1)t = 2.3 + t = (Ag)2
T-29
Step 4) Find required rmin.
L 15 12
rmin 0.6 in.
300 300
t (Ag)1 (Ag)2
T-31
Example (T-8):-
Select a pair of MC as shown to carry a factored ultimate load
of 490 kips in tension. Assume connection as shown. Steel Fy = 50 ksi,
Fu = 65 ksi (A572, grade 50) length = 30 ft.
10” 2MC 1. Tu = 490 k; per channel, Tu = 245 k
2. Required, (Ag)1 = 245 / 0.9 x 50 = 5.44 in2
Required, (Ae) = 245 / 0.75 x 65 = 5.03 in2
A
Required, (An) = e = 5.03 in2
U
7/8” bolt U = 1.0 (Well connected)
3. Assume that flange thickness ~ 0.5 in and web tk. ~ 0.3 in. (experience !)
An = (Ag)2 – 2 x 1.0 x 0.5 – 2 x 1.0 x 0.3
= (Ag)2 – 1.60
(Ag)2 = An + 1.60 = 5.03 + 1.60 = 6.63 in.
T-32
(controls)
l 30 12
4. Required. rmin = 1.2 in (as a buildup section)
300 300
rmin ≥ 1.2
5. Try MC 10 x 25 ; Ag = 7.35 in2 ; tw = 0.38 and tf = 0.575, rx = 3.87 in.
6. Check capacity y
An = 7.35 – 2 x 1.0 x 0.575 – 2 x 1.0 x 0.38
= 7.35 – 1.910 = 5.44 in2.
Ae = 5.44 in2. x x
Use 2 MC 10 x 25
T-33
For built-up members, tie plates are required to make the
members to behave as a single unit.
300 1.0
Max. l ft 25.0ft 30ft. (N.G.)
12
T-34
Therefore one tie-plate at middle must be used.
Note:
15'
T-35