Calculate and Report Tie Rod Assembly Fittings

We wish to have a either a form input driven spreadsheet (or visual basic program) that will perform a structural analysis
of the assembly based upon selection of the bracket configuration and bolt pattern for a given load. We already have
some of the calculations requested here but not cleanly tied together however, they would provide valuable insight into
our expectations.

The goal is to test the structural integrity of a customer inquiry which is usually has an architectural bias without
engineering oversight. Stress/Strain calculations should be based on ductile materials typical of the materials used.

The typical configuration for the assembly to be analyzed will appear as such however, the loads ay be significantly
higher than shown here. My intention is only to demonstrate that this task is only limited to the assembly. From wall to
the plate mounted on the awning.

The assembly ends on the overhang which may be bolted or welded and will typically be a rectangular or square bracket
regardless of the wall bracket design. Number of bolts and diameter need to be provided or the required amount of
weld to assure proper fastening.

To assure structural integrity, the calculations must analyze the forces acting on all components with a resultant safety
factor for each component. The clevises and turnbuckles shown already have design safety factors provided, so my main
concern is with the bracket assemblies and their respective fasteners which are my responsibility.

Components are:

Wall-mounted Hex Head Bolts (or Full Thread Studs) with the variables: diameter, material, grade (bolt grade usually
A307, A325 and 300-series Stainless. If studs, low carbon steel C1008-C1010, A307, F1554-Grade 36 or Grade 55, A449
or A193-B7. I will provide table with fastener mechanical properties and stress area formula for stud if selected instead
of a full-bodied bolt.
Wall Plate with welded tab to include out-of-plane buckling from tension acting on the tab. Variables include plate
thickness, width, height, and hole locations. Samples of wall plates are:

Tab with oblique loading. Variables include: X,Y form input to determine slope and included angles required for
calculations. Assemblies are not always mounted at 45°. Pin centerline offset from weld and wall to calculate respective
moments acting on them, thickness, length, hole size, pin size. Tab calculations to evaluate:

tension across net section,

double shear failure,

bearing failure,

hoop tension failure,

and out-of-plane failure.

User input is also required for measured distance from centerline of pin hole to weld since sometimes an elongated tab I
requested which would create a greater moment acting on the weld and wall fasteners as demonstrated in this image.

Fillet weld callout should be based on using an E70 electrode.

As noted, the tie rod assembly has its own set of established safety factors so calculations (re-inventing the wheel) will
not be necessary.
All inputs must be saved in a table if needed for review or adjustment.

Report output as shown also desired. This is just a summary of the data and calculations to provide an engineer.
Report Date: 2020 08 22 19:53:31

COMPANY :
PART NUMBER :
DESCRIPTION :
LOCATION :
MATERIAL : Steel
LOAD CASE :

*LOADS*
P Lug =................... 2600 lbs
Angle =................... 45.00 deg
P Axial =................. 1838 lbs See Note 1
P Trans =................. 1838 lbs See Note 2
*LUG MATERIAL PROPERTY ALLOWABLES*
MATERIAL.................. Steel Example per Example Source
Ftu =..................... 60000 psi
Fty =..................... 36000 psi
E =....................... 29000000 psi
e =....................... 0.100
*THERMAL STRENGTH REDUCTION FACTORS*

Temperature =............. 60.00 °F

RFbru =................... 1.000
RFtu =.................... 1.000
RFbry =................... 1.000
RFty =.................... 1.000

*LUG GEOMETRY*

Lug Bore Diameter (D) =... 0.938 in

Lug Radius (R) =.......... 1.750 in
Lug Thickness (t) =....... 0.313 in
Eccentricity Axial =...... 0.000 in
Eccentricity Trans =...... 0.000 in
Alpha Angle =............. 0.00 deg
Beta Angle =.............. 0.00 deg
a =....................... 1.281 in See Note 3
e =....................... 1.750 in See Note 4
W =....................... 3.500 in See Note 5

*LUG SECTION LENGTHS*

h0 =...................... 1.281 in See Note 6
h1 =...................... 1.419 in See Note 7
h2 =...................... 1.281 in See Note 8
h3 =...................... 1.281 in See Note 9
h4 =...................... 1.419 in See Note 10
havg =.................... 1.370 in See Note 11
*DIMENSIONLESS LUG RATIOS*
e/D =..................... 1.867
a/D =..................... 1.367
D/W =..................... 0.268
D/t =..................... 3.000
havg/D =.................. 1.461
*LUG BEARING STRENGTH (UNIFORM AXIAL LOAD)*
Kbru =.................... 1.609 See Note 12
Fbru =.................... 96544 psi See Note 13
Pbru =.................... 22130 lbs See Note 14
*LUG TENSILE STRENGTH (UNIFORM AXIAL LOAD)*

Fty/Ftu =................. 0.600

Ftu/(E*e) =............... 0.021
Knu =..................... 0.699 See Note 15
Fnu =..................... 41944 psi See Note 16
Pnu =..................... 26279 lbs See Note 17

*LUG TRANSVERSE STRENGTH (UNIFORM TRANSVERSE LOAD)*

 Ktru =.................... 1.327 See Note 18
Ftru =.................... 89390 psi See Note 19
Ptru =.................... 18249 lbs See Note 20

*MARGIN OF SAFETY*

Paxu =.................... 22130 lbs See Note 21

Raxu =.................... 0.083
Rtru =.................... 0.101
Fitting Factor =.......... 1.150
Load Factor =............. 1.000
M.S. =.................... 5.118 See Note 22

*NOTES*
This lug calculation is based upon the method presented in chapter 9 of the U.S. Air
Force structural design handbook, AAFFDL-TR-69-42, a copy of this handbook can be
downloaded by visiting the LugCalc™ website, www.lugcalc.com
Note 1: =P*cos(angle)
Note 2: =P*sin(angle)
Note 3: =e-D/2
Note 4: =R+ecc_a
Note 5: =h2+D+h0
Note 6: =R/cos(alpha)+ecca*tan(alpha)-D/2+ecct-R*(1-cos(asin(ecca/R))) & alpha=0
Note 7: =R/cos(beta)+(D/2*cos(45)+ecca)*tan(beta)-D/2*sin(45)-ecct;
Note 8: =R/cos(beta)+ecca*tan(beta)-D/2-ecct-R*(1-cos(asin(ecca/R))) & beta=0
Note 9: =R-D/2-ecct
Note 10: =R/cos(alpha)+(D/2*cos(45)+ecca)*tan(alpha)-D/2*sin(45)+ecct
Note 11: =6/((3/h1)+(1/h2)+(1/h3)+(1/h4))
Note 12: per AFFDL-TR-69-42, Fig.9-2
Note 13: = Kbru*Ftu (e/D>=1.5)
Note 14: = 1.304*Fbry*RFty*D*t (Ftu>1.304*Fty)
Note 15: per AFFDL-TR-69-42, Fig.9-4
Note 16: = Knu*Ftu
Note 17: = 1.304*RFty*Fny*(W-D)*t (Ftu>1.304*Fty)
Note 18: per AFFDL-TR-69-42, Fig.9-8
Note 19: = Ktru*Ftu
Note 20: = 1.304*Ftry*D*t (Ftu>1.304*Fty)
Note 21: = Pbru
Note 22: =1/(FF*LF*(Raxu^1.6+Rtru^1.6)^(1/1.6))-1

*** WARNING ***

The margin of safety calculation by itself does not justify the adequacy of a
structure or replace the approval of a licensed professional engineer.
All lug calculations and designs need verified and validated. This analysis does
not consider all structural characteristics, properties, or failure modes.
It is the users responsibility to review all calculations and consult
with a professional engineer before using the output of this program.