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Diablo Bolted Splice

Nominal Connector Dimensions H
K
y a 0.75”

B x x B D

y
t 45°

SOLD
SEPARATELY
D B t a H K A* Z* Lc
(in) (in) (in) (in) (in) (in) (in2) (in3) (in)
DBS-6.625 6 5/8 6 1/4 5/ 3/ 5 3/4 5 9/16 7.42 6.65 10 7/8
8 4
DBS-8.625 8 5/8 8 1/4 1 1 7 1/8 7 15.5 18.83 13 5/8
DBS-10.75 10 3/4 10 3/8 1 1/4 1 3/16 8 1/8 7 13/16 24.4 37.2 15 1/4
DBS-12.75 12 3/4 12 3/8 1 1/4 1 1/4 8 5/16 8 29.4 52.2 15 5/8
*A = Area at Cruciform Section
*Z = Plastic Section Modulus at Cruciform Section about x or y axis

Typical Assembly
1
TYP. /8” STEEL COVER (SOLD SEPARATELY)
LENGTH = Lc tHSS

DHSS
PRINTED: 03-15-2018

2x CAST CONNEX
DIABLO BOLTED SPLICE
DBS-XX.XX C/W
(N) A### BOLTS

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Diablo Bolted Splice

Available Strength of Connector (4 Bolts)
Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Allowable Stress Design (ASD)

The joint detail shown offers a factored strength equal to the lesser of:
a) φTn, φPn, φMn, and φVn in the table below with the qualifica ons
indicated,
b) the factored strength of the HSS-to-connector welded connec on, and
c) the factored strength of the connec ng HSS member
The joint detail shown offers an allowable capacity equal to the lesser of:
a) Tn/Ω, Pn/Ω, Mn/Ω and Vn/Ω, in the table below with the qualifica ons
indicated,
b) the allowable capacity of the HSS-to-connector welded connec on, and
c) the allowable capacity of the connec ng HSS member

y C db Lb C e
Connector
[in] [in] [in] [in]
DBS-6.625 5/ 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 4 5/8 1 5/8
8
DBS-8.625 1 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 5 7/8 2 1/16
e DBS-10.75 1 1/4 4 to 4 1/2 7 1/4 2 9/16
x x B z DBS-12.75 1 1/4 4 1/2 9 1/4 3 9/32
e
Bolt Diameter (db)

For any bolt size (db), standard

diameter holes are provided.
y
e e Bolt Length (Lb)

Bolt Group Strength1

LRFD Connector Strength1
A325 A490
φTn φMn φVn3 φTn φMn φVn3 φPn2 φMn φVn 1. Strengths reported are for single-ac on
Connector loading condi ons (i.e. pure axial force,
[kips] [k- ] [kips] [kips] [k- ] [kips] [kips] [k- ] [kips]
single-direc on pure flexure, or pure shear).
DBS-6.625 82.8 11.3 62.6 104.0 14.2 77.3 319 22.9 105.5 Engineer shall confirm adequacy of joint under
DBS-8.625 212 36.7 160.2 266 46.1 197.9 676 68.9 223 combined axial forces, shear forces and
moments using relevant code provisions. See
DBS-10.75 331 70.8 250 416 88.9 309 1063 136.3 350 AISC 360-16.
DBS-12.75 331 90.3 250 416 113.4 309 1264 180.8 418
2. Depending on the thickness (tHSS) and
minimum yield strength (Fy) of the incoming
Bolt Group Strength1 HSS member, the tensile or compressive
ASD Connector Strength1 strength of the welded joint between the HSS
A325 A490 and connector may be influenced by shear lag.
Tn/Ω Mn/Ω Vn/Ω3 Tn/Ω Mn/Ω Vn/Ω3 Pn/Ω2 Mn/Ω Vn/Ω
Connector 3. Shear strength assumes bolt threads are
[kips] [k- ] [kips] [kips] [k- ] [kips] [kips] [k- ] [kips]
DBS-6.625 55.2 7.53 41.7 69.3 9.45 51.5 212 15.2 70.2 excluded. Customer to very that bolts sa sfy
this requirement.
DBS-8.625 141 24.5 106.8 178 30.7 131.9 450 45.9 148.2
DBS-10.75 221 47.2 166.9 277 59.2 206 707 90.7 233
DBS-12.75 221 60.2 166.9 277 75.6 206 841 120.3 278

Nominal strengths have been determined using AISC 360-16.

Pn: Nominal Compressive or Tensile strength (z-axis): Equal to min. strength of the connector.
PRINTED: 03-15-2018

Tn: Nominal Tensile strength (z-axis): Equal to min. strength of the bolt group.
Mn: Nominal Flexural strength (x or y axis): Equal to min. strength of the bolt group, or min. strength of the connector.
Vn: Nominal Shear strength (x or y axis): Equal to min. strength of the bolt group, or min. strength of the connector.

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Diablo Bolted Splice

Available Strength of Connector (8 Bolts)
Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Allowable Stress Design (ASD)

The joint detail shown offers a factored strength equal to the lesser of:
a) φTn, φPn, φMn, and φVn in the table below with the qualifica ons
indicated,
b) the factored strength of the HSS-to-connector welded connec on, and
c) the factored strength of the connec ng HSS member
The joint detail shown offers an allowable capacity equal to the lesser of:
a) Tn/Ω, Pn/Ω, Mn/Ω and Vn/Ω, in the table below with the qualifica ons
indicated,
b) the allowable capacity of the HSS-to-connector welded connec on, and
c) the allowable capacity of the connec ng HSS member

y C
db Lb C e
Connector
[in] [in] [in] [in]
DBS-12.75 1 4 1/2 10 2 1/4

e
x x B z
e
Bolt Diameter (db)

For any bolt size (db), standard

diameter holes are provided.
y
Bolt Length (Lb)
e e

1. Strengths reported are for single-ac on

Bolt Group Strength1
LRFD Connector Strength1 loading condi ons (i.e. pure axial force,
A325 A490 single-direc on pure flexure, or pure shear).
φTn φMn φVn3 φTn φMn φVn3 φPn2 φMn φVn Engineer shall confirm adequacy of joint under
Connector combined axial forces, shear forces and
[kips] [k- ] [kips] [kips] [k- ] [kips] [kips] [k- ] [kips]
moments using relevant code provisions. See
DBS-12.75 424 118.7 320 532 149.0 396 1264 180.8 418 AISC 360-16.

2. Depending on the thickness (tHSS) and

minimum yield strength (Fy) of the incoming
HSS member, the tensile or compressive
strength of the welded joint between the HSS
Bolt Group Strength1
ASD Connector Strength1 and connector may be influenced by shear lag.
A325 A490
Tn/Ω Mn/Ω Vn/Ω3 Tn/Ω Mn/Ω Vn/Ω3 Pn/Ω2 Mn/Ω Vn/Ω 3. Shear strength assumes bolt threads are
Connector excluded. Customer to very that bolts sa sfy
[kips] [k- ] [kips] [kips] [k- ] [kips] [kips] [k- ] [kips]
this requirement.
DBS-12.75 283 79.1 214 355 99.3 264 841 120.3 278

Nominal strengths have been determined using AISC 360-16.

Pn: Nominal Compressive or Tensile strength (z-axis): Equal to min. strength of the connector.
PRINTED: 03-15-2018

Tn: Nominal Tensile strength (z-axis): Equal to min. strength of the bolt group.
Mn: Nominal Flexural strength (x or y axis): Equal to min. strength of the bolt group, or min. strength of the connector.
Vn: Nominal Shear strength (x or y axis): Equal to min. strength of the bolt group, or min. strength of the connector.

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