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Steel connections
Detailed report
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Connection name : CVR

Connection ID : 1
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Family: Chevron - Braces (CVR)

Type: Gusset
GENERAL INFORMATION
Connector
C002(CALC)

MEMBERS
Existing members
Upper gusset : No
Lower gusset : Yes
Lower gusset members : Both
Beam
General
Section : W 16X40
Material : A992 Gr50
Lower left brace
General
Section : HSS_SQR 5X5X5_16
Material : A500 GrB rectangular
Brace slope angle (degrees) : 40
Brace long leg on gusset : Yes
Additional geometric data
wpx: WP horizontal displacement : 0 in
wpy: WP vertical displacement : 0 in
Le: Minimum distance to other members : 2 in
L1: Left distance : 2 in
L2: Right distance : 2 in
LH: Length on beam : 8 in
Lower right brace
General
Section : HSS_SQR 5X5X5_16
Material : A500 GrB rectangular
Brace slope angle (degrees) : 40
Brace long leg on gusset : Yes
Additional geometric data

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 wpx: WP horizontal displacement : 0 in
wpy: WP vertical displacement : 0 in
Le: Minimum distance to other members : 2 in
L1: Left distance : 2 in
L2: Right distance : 2 in
LH: Length on beam : 8 in

INTERFACES
Lower gusset
General
tp: Thickness : 0.5 in
Material : A36
LV: Length over vertical limit : 15.738 in
LH: Length on beam : 8 in
Bottom gusset-to-beam connection
Connection type to beam : Directly welded
Directly welded
Welding electrode to beam : E70XX
D: Weld size to beam (1/16 in) : 4
Lower left brace
Gusset-to-Brace connection
Connection type : Welded
Lt: Length on toe : 5 in
Lh: Length on heel : 5 in
Brace weld : E70XX
D: Weld size (1/16 in) : 4
dp: Distance between weld and plate end : 1 in
Lower right brace
Gusset-to-Brace connection
Connection type : Welded
Lt: Length on toe : 5 in
Lh: Length on heel : 5 in
Brace weld : E70XX
D: Weld size (1/16 in) : 4
dp: Distance between weld and plate end : 1 in

Design code: AISC 360-16 LRFD

DEMANDS
Beam Pu
Description Pu Vu Mu33 Brace1 Brace2 Brace3 Brace4 Load type
[kip] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip] [kip] [kip] [kip]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -45.00 -45.00 Design
DL1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 45.00 Design
DL2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 -45.00 Design
DL3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -45.00 45.00 Design
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Interface between Gusset - Bottom left brace

Connection: Directly welded
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-45.00 DL Design
45.00 DL1 Design
45.00 DL2 Design
-45.00 DL3 Design
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace - Directly welded Connection

Total weld design strength [Kip] 111.37 45.00 DL 0.40 Eq. J2-4,
Eq. J2-6
Maximum weld force that brace can develop [Kip] 151.90 45.00 DL 0.30 Eq. J4-4
Gusset
Maximum weld force that gusset can develop [Kip] 130.50 45.00 DL 0.34 Eq. J4-4

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 Block shear on gusset [Kip] 205.95 45.00 DL1 0.22 Eq. J4-5

Ratio 0.40

Checks for gusset and brace

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace
Yielding strength due to axial load [Kip] 217.76 45.00 DL1 0.21 Eq. J4-1
Tension rupture [Kip] 133.12 45.00 DL1 0.34 Eq. J4-2
Gusset
Tension yielding on the Whitmore section [Kip] 134.73 45.00 DL1 0.33 Eq. J4-1
Buckling on the Whitmore section [Kip] 119.37 45.00 DL 0.38 Eq. E3-1

Ratio 0.38

Interface between Gusset - Bottom right brace

Connection: Directly welded
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-45.00 DL Design
45.00 DL1 Design
-45.00 DL2 Design
45.00 DL3 Design
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace - Directly welded Connection

Total weld design strength [Kip] 111.37 45.00 DL 0.40 Eq. J2-4,
Eq. J2-6
Maximum weld force that brace can develop [Kip] 151.90 45.00 DL 0.30 Eq. J4-4
Gusset
Maximum weld force that gusset can develop [Kip] 130.50 45.00 DL 0.34 Eq. J4-4
Block shear on gusset [Kip] 205.95 45.00 DL1 0.22 Eq. J4-5

Ratio 0.40

Checks for gusset and brace

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace
Yielding strength due to axial load [Kip] 217.76 45.00 DL1 0.21 Eq. J4-1
Tension rupture [Kip] 133.12 45.00 DL1 0.34 Eq. J4-2
Gusset
Tension yielding on the Whitmore section [Kip] 134.73 45.00 DL1 0.33 Eq. J4-1
Buckling on the Whitmore section [Kip] 119.37 45.00 DL 0.38 Eq. E3-1

Ratio 0.38

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 Lower gusset interface - beam
Directly welded
DEMANDS
Beam Column
Description Ru Pu Mu Pu Mu22 Mu33 Load type
[kip] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip*ft]
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DL 0.00 -57.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
DL1 0.00 57.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
DL2 -68.94 0.00 -45.96 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
DL3 68.94 0.00 45.96 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Gusset
Beam yielding (normal stress) [Kip] 259.20 137.89 DL2 0.53 Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29, Eq. J4-1
Shear yielding [Kip] 172.80 68.94 DL2 0.40 Eq. J4-3
Gusset edge tension stress [Kip/in2] 32.40 7.23 DL 0.22 J4-1
Gusset edge shear stress [Kip/in2] 21.60 8.62 DL2 0.40 J4-1
Weld capacity [Kip] 110.35 86.18 DL2 0.78 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11
Beam
Web crippling [Kip] 208.26 137.89 DL2 0.66 Eq. J10-4,
Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29
Local web yielding [Kip] 313.16 137.89 DL2 0.44 Eq. J10-2,
Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

Ratio 0.78

Global critical strength ratio 0.78

REFERENCES
[9] AISC 2005, Design Examples Version 13.0, pp. IIC-26 - IIC-27

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Connection name : CVR

Connection ID : 2
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 Family: Chevron - Braces (CVR)
Type: Gusset
GENERAL INFORMATION
Connector

MEMBERS
Existing members
Upper gusset : No
Lower gusset : Yes
Lower gusset members : Both
Beam
General
Section : W 18X40
Material : A992 Gr50
Lower left brace
General
Section : HSS_SQR 5X5X5_16
Material : A500 GrB rectangular
Brace slope angle (degrees) : 50
Brace long leg on gusset : Yes
Additional geometric data
wpx: WP horizontal displacement : 0 in
wpy: WP vertical displacement : 0 in
Le: Minimum distance to other members : 2 in
L1: Left distance : 2 in
L2: Right distance : 2 in
LH: Length on beam : 8 in
Lower right brace
General
Section : HSS_SQR 5X5X5_16
Material : A500 GrB rectangular
Brace slope angle (degrees) : 50
Brace long leg on gusset : Yes
Additional geometric data
wpx: WP horizontal displacement : 0 in
wpy: WP vertical displacement : 0 in
Le: Minimum distance to other members : 2 in
L1: Left distance : 2 in
L2: Right distance : 2 in
LH: Length on beam : 8 in

INTERFACES
Lower gusset
General
tp: Thickness : 0.5 in
Material : A36
LV: Length over vertical limit : 16.122 in
LH: Length on beam : 8 in
Bottom gusset-to-beam connection
Connection type to beam : Directly welded
Directly welded
Welding electrode to beam : E70XX
D: Weld size to beam (1/16 in) : 4
Lower left brace

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 Gusset-to-Brace connection
Connection type : Welded
Lt: Length on toe : 5 in
Lh: Length on heel : 5 in
Brace weld : E70XX
D: Weld size (1/16 in) : 4
dp: Distance between weld and plate end : 1 in
Lower right brace
Gusset-to-Brace connection
Connection type : Welded
Lt: Length on toe : 5 in
Lh: Length on heel : 5 in
Brace weld : E70XX
D: Weld size (1/16 in) : 4
dp: Distance between weld and plate end : 1 in

Design code: AISC 360-16 LRFD

DEMANDS
Beam Pu
Description Pu Vu Mu33 Brace1 Brace2 Brace3 Brace4 Load type
[kip] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip] [kip] [kip] [kip]
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DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -55.00 -55.00 Design
DL1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 55.00 55.00 Design
DL2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 55.00 -55.00 Design
DL3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -55.00 55.00 Design
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Interface between Gusset - Bottom left brace

Connection: Directly welded
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-55.00 DL Design
55.00 DL1 Design
55.00 DL2 Design
-55.00 DL3 Design
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace - Directly welded Connection

Total weld design strength [Kip] 111.37 55.00 DL 0.49 Eq. J2-4,
Eq. J2-6
Maximum weld force that brace can develop [Kip] 151.90 55.00 DL 0.36 Eq. J4-4
Gusset
Maximum weld force that gusset can develop [Kip] 130.50 55.00 DL 0.42 Eq. J4-4
Block shear on gusset [Kip] 205.95 55.00 DL1 0.27 Eq. J4-5

Ratio 0.49

Checks for gusset and brace

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace
Yielding strength due to axial load [Kip] 217.76 55.00 DL1 0.25 Eq. J4-1
Tension rupture [Kip] 133.12 55.00 DL1 0.41 Eq. J4-2
Gusset
Tension yielding on the Whitmore section [Kip] 132.52 55.00 DL1 0.42 Eq. J4-1
Buckling on the Whitmore section [Kip] 122.56 55.00 DL 0.45 Eq. E3-1

Ratio 0.45

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 Interface between Gusset - Bottom right brace
Connection: Directly welded
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-55.00 DL Design
55.00 DL1 Design
-55.00 DL2 Design
55.00 DL3 Design
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace - Directly welded Connection

Total weld design strength [Kip] 111.37 55.00 DL 0.49 Eq. J2-4,
Eq. J2-6
Maximum weld force that brace can develop [Kip] 151.90 55.00 DL 0.36 Eq. J4-4
Gusset
Maximum weld force that gusset can develop [Kip] 130.50 55.00 DL 0.42 Eq. J4-4
Block shear on gusset [Kip] 205.95 55.00 DL1 0.27 Eq. J4-5

Ratio 0.49

Checks for gusset and brace

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace
Yielding strength due to axial load [Kip] 217.76 55.00 DL1 0.25 Eq. J4-1
Tension rupture [Kip] 133.12 55.00 DL1 0.41 Eq. J4-2
Gusset
Tension yielding on the Whitmore section [Kip] 132.52 55.00 DL1 0.42 Eq. J4-1
Buckling on the Whitmore section [Kip] 122.56 55.00 DL 0.45 Eq. E3-1

Ratio 0.45

Lower gusset interface - beam

Directly welded
DEMANDS
Beam Column
Description Ru Pu Mu Pu Mu22 Mu33 Load type
[kip] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip*ft]
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DL 0.00 -84.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
DL1 0.00 84.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
DL2 -70.71 0.00 -52.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
DL3 70.71 0.00 52.74 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Gusset
Beam yielding (normal stress) [Kip] 259.20 158.21 DL2 0.61 Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29, Eq. J4-1
Shear yielding [Kip] 172.80 70.71 DL2 0.41 Eq. J4-3
Gusset edge tension stress [Kip/in2] 32.40 10.53 DL 0.33 J4-1
Gusset edge shear stress [Kip/in2] 21.60 8.84 DL2 0.41 J4-1

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 Weld capacity [Kip] 101.45 88.38 DL2 0.87 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11
Beam
Web crippling [Kip] 207.90 158.21 DL2 0.76 Eq. J10-4,
Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29
Local web yielding [Kip] 325.00 158.21 DL2 0.49 Eq. J10-2,
Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

Ratio 0.87

Global critical strength ratio 0.87

REFERENCES
[9] AISC 2005, Design Examples Version 13.0, pp. IIC-26 - IIC-27

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Connection name : CVR

Connection ID : 3
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Family: Chevron - Braces (CVR)

Type: Gusset
GENERAL INFORMATION
Connector

MEMBERS
Existing members
Upper gusset : No
Lower gusset : Yes
Lower gusset members : Both
Beam
General
Section : W 21X62
Material : A992 Gr50
Lower left brace
General
Section : HSS_SQR 6X6X3_8
Material : A500 GrB rectangular
Brace slope angle (degrees) : 50
Brace long leg on gusset : Yes
Additional geometric data
wpx: WP horizontal displacement : 0 in
wpy: WP vertical displacement : 0 in

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 Le: Minimum distance to other members : 2 in
L1: Left distance : 2 in
L2: Right distance : 2 in
LH: Length on beam : 14 in
Lower right brace
General
Section : HSS_SQR 6X6X3_8
Material : A500 GrB rectangular
Brace slope angle (degrees) : 50
Brace long leg on gusset : Yes
Additional geometric data
wpx: WP horizontal displacement : 0 in
wpy: WP vertical displacement : 0 in
Le: Minimum distance to other members : 2 in
L1: Left distance : 2 in
L2: Right distance : 2 in
LH: Length on beam : 14 in

INTERFACES
Lower gusset
General
tp: Thickness : 0.625 in
Material : A36
LV: Length over vertical limit : 15.738 in
LH: Length on beam : 14 in
Bottom gusset-to-beam connection
Connection type to beam : Directly welded
Directly welded
Welding electrode to beam : E70XX
D: Weld size to beam (1/16 in) : 5
Lower left brace
Gusset-to-Brace connection
Connection type : Welded
Lt: Length on toe : 10 in
Lh: Length on heel : 10 in
Brace weld : E70XX
D: Weld size (1/16 in) : 4
dp: Distance between weld and plate end : 1 in
Lower right brace
Gusset-to-Brace connection
Connection type : Welded
Lt: Length on toe : 10 in
Lh: Length on heel : 10 in
Brace weld : E70XX
D: Weld size (1/16 in) : 4
dp: Distance between weld and plate end : 1 in

Design code: AISC 360-16 LRFD

DEMANDS
Beam Pu
Description Pu Vu Mu33 Brace1 Brace2 Brace3 Brace4 Load type
[kip] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip] [kip] [kip] [kip]
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DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -140.00 -140.00 Design
DL1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 140.00 140.00 Design
DL2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 140.00 -140.00 Design
DL3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -140.00 140.00 Design
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Interface between Gusset - Bottom left brace

Connection: Directly welded
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-140.00 DL Design
140.00 DL1 Design
140.00 DL2 Design
-140.00 DL3 Design
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace - Directly welded Connection

Total weld design strength [Kip] 222.74 140.00 DL 0.63 Eq. J2-4,
Eq. J2-6
Maximum weld force that brace can develop [Kip] 364.36 140.00 DL 0.38 Eq. J4-4
Gusset
Maximum weld force that gusset can develop [Kip] 326.25 140.00 DL 0.43 Eq. J4-4
Block shear on gusset [Kip] 385.88 140.00 DL1 0.36 Eq. J4-5

Ratio 0.63

Checks for gusset and brace

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace
Yielding strength due to axial load [Kip] 313.81 140.00 DL1 0.45 Eq. J4-1
Tension rupture [Kip] 237.89 140.00 DL1 0.59 Eq. J4-2
Gusset
Tension yielding on the Whitmore section [Kip] 261.79 140.00 DL1 0.53 Eq. J4-1
Buckling on the Whitmore section [Kip] 244.74 140.00 DL 0.57 Eq. E3-1

Ratio 0.59

Interface between Gusset - Bottom right brace

Connection: Directly welded
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-140.00 DL Design
140.00 DL1 Design
-140.00 DL2 Design
140.00 DL3 Design
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace - Directly welded Connection

Total weld design strength [Kip] 222.74 140.00 DL 0.63 Eq. J2-4,
Eq. J2-6
Maximum weld force that brace can develop [Kip] 364.36 140.00 DL 0.38 Eq. J4-4
Gusset
Maximum weld force that gusset can develop [Kip] 326.25 140.00 DL 0.43 Eq. J4-4
Block shear on gusset [Kip] 385.88 140.00 DL1 0.36 Eq. J4-5

Ratio 0.63

Checks for gusset and brace

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace
Yielding strength due to axial load [Kip] 313.81 140.00 DL1 0.45 Eq. J4-1
Tension rupture [Kip] 237.89 140.00 DL1 0.59 Eq. J4-2
Gusset
Tension yielding on the Whitmore section [Kip] 261.79 140.00 DL1 0.53 Eq. J4-1
Buckling on the Whitmore section [Kip] 244.74 140.00 DL 0.57 Eq. E3-1

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 Ratio 0.59

Lower gusset interface - beam

Directly welded
DEMANDS
Beam Column
Description Ru Pu Mu Pu Mu22 Mu33 Load type
[kip] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip*ft]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DL 0.00 -214.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
DL1 0.00 214.49 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
DL2 -179.98 0.00 -157.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
DL3 179.98 0.00 157.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Gusset
Beam yielding (normal stress) [Kip] 567.00 269.97 DL2 0.48 Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29, Eq. J4-1
Shear yielding [Kip] 378.00 179.98 DL2 0.48 Eq. J4-3
Gusset edge tension stress [Kip/in2] 32.40 12.26 DL 0.38 J4-1
Gusset edge shear stress [Kip/in2] 21.60 10.28 DL2 0.48 J4-1
Weld capacity [Kip] 290.89 224.98 DL2 0.77 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11
Beam
Web crippling [Kip] 444.08 269.97 DL2 0.61 Eq. J10-4,
Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29
Local web yielding [Kip] 672.00 269.97 DL2 0.40 Eq. J10-2,
Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

Ratio 0.77

Global critical strength ratio 0.77

REFERENCES
[9] AISC 2005, Design Examples Version 13.0, pp. IIC-26 - IIC-27

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Connection name : CVR

Connection ID : 4
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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 Family: Chevron - Braces (CVR)
Type: Gusset
GENERAL INFORMATION
Connector

MEMBERS
Existing members
Upper gusset : No
Lower gusset : Yes
Lower gusset members : Both
Beam
General
Section : W 21X62
Material : A992 Gr50
Lower left brace
General
Section : HSS_RECT 8X6X3_8
Material : A500 GrB rectangular
Brace slope angle (degrees) : 45
Brace long leg on gusset : Yes
Additional geometric data
wpx: WP horizontal displacement : 0 in
wpy: WP vertical displacement : 0 in
Le: Minimum distance to other members : 2 in
L1: Left distance : 2 in
L2: Right distance : 2 in
LH: Length on beam : 14 in
Lower right brace
General
Section : HSS_RECT 8X6X3_8
Material : A500 GrB rectangular
Brace slope angle (degrees) : 45
Brace long leg on gusset : Yes
Additional geometric data
wpx: WP horizontal displacement : 0 in
wpy: WP vertical displacement : 0 in
Le: Minimum distance to other members : 2 in
L1: Left distance : 2 in
L2: Right distance : 2 in
LH: Length on beam : 14 in

INTERFACES
Lower gusset
General
tp: Thickness : 0.5 in
Material : A36
LV: Length over vertical limit : 15.738 in
LH: Length on beam : 14 in
Bottom gusset-to-beam connection
Connection type to beam : Directly welded
Directly welded
Welding electrode to beam : E70XX
D: Weld size to beam (1/16 in) : 5
Lower left brace

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 Gusset-to-Brace connection
Connection type : Welded
Lt: Length on toe : 10 in
Lh: Length on heel : 10 in
Brace weld : E70XX
D: Weld size (1/16 in) : 4
dp: Distance between weld and plate end : 1 in
Lower right brace
Gusset-to-Brace connection
Connection type : Welded
Lt: Length on toe : 10 in
Lh: Length on heel : 10 in
Brace weld : E70XX
D: Weld size (1/16 in) : 4
dp: Distance between weld and plate end : 1 in

Design code: AISC 360-16 LRFD

DEMANDS
Beam Pu
Description Pu Vu Mu33 Brace1 Brace2 Brace3 Brace4 Load type
[kip] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip] [kip] [kip] [kip]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -145.00 -145.00 Design
DL1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 145.00 145.00 Design
DL2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 145.00 -145.00 Design
DL3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -145.00 145.00 Design
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Interface between Gusset - Bottom left brace

Connection: Directly welded
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-145.00 DL Design
145.00 DL1 Design
145.00 DL2 Design
-145.00 DL3 Design
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace - Directly welded Connection

Total weld design strength [Kip] 222.74 145.00 DL 0.65 Eq. J2-4,
Eq. J2-6
Maximum weld force that brace can develop [Kip] 364.36 145.00 DL 0.40 Eq. J4-4
Gusset
Maximum weld force that gusset can develop [Kip] 261.00 145.00 DL 0.56 Eq. J4-4
Block shear on gusset [Kip] 352.20 145.00 DL1 0.41 Eq. J4-5

Ratio 0.65

Checks for gusset and brace

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace
Yielding strength due to axial load [Kip] 371.36 145.00 DL1 0.39 Eq. J4-1
Tension rupture [Kip] 283.72 145.00 DL1 0.51 Eq. J4-2
Gusset
Tension yielding on the Whitmore section [Kip] 230.89 145.00 DL1 0.63 Eq. J4-1
Buckling on the Whitmore section [Kip] 192.51 145.00 DL 0.75 Eq. E3-1

Ratio 0.75

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 Interface between Gusset - Bottom right brace
Connection: Directly welded
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-145.00 DL Design
145.00 DL1 Design
-145.00 DL2 Design
145.00 DL3 Design
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace - Directly welded Connection

Total weld design strength [Kip] 222.74 145.00 DL 0.65 Eq. J2-4,
Eq. J2-6
Maximum weld force that brace can develop [Kip] 364.36 145.00 DL 0.40 Eq. J4-4
Gusset
Maximum weld force that gusset can develop [Kip] 261.00 145.00 DL 0.56 Eq. J4-4
Block shear on gusset [Kip] 352.20 145.00 DL1 0.41 Eq. J4-5

Ratio 0.65

Checks for gusset and brace

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace
Yielding strength due to axial load [Kip] 371.36 145.00 DL1 0.39 Eq. J4-1
Tension rupture [Kip] 283.72 145.00 DL1 0.51 Eq. J4-2
Gusset
Tension yielding on the Whitmore section [Kip] 230.89 145.00 DL1 0.63 Eq. J4-1
Buckling on the Whitmore section [Kip] 192.51 145.00 DL 0.75 Eq. E3-1

Ratio 0.75

Lower gusset interface - beam

Directly welded
DEMANDS
Beam Column
Description Ru Pu Mu Pu Mu22 Mu33 Load type
[kip] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip*ft]
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DL 0.00 -205.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
DL1 0.00 205.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
DL2 -205.06 0.00 -179.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
DL3 205.06 0.00 179.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Gusset
Beam yielding (normal stress) [Kip] 453.60 307.59 DL2 0.68 Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29, Eq. J4-1
Shear yielding [Kip] 302.40 205.06 DL2 0.68 Eq. J4-3
Gusset edge tension stress [Kip/in2] 32.40 14.65 DL 0.45 J4-1
Gusset edge shear stress [Kip/in2] 21.60 14.65 DL2 0.68 J4-1

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 Weld capacity [Kip] 290.89 256.33 DL2 0.88 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11
Beam
Web crippling [Kip] 444.08 307.59 DL2 0.69 Eq. J10-4,
Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29
Local web yielding [Kip] 672.00 307.59 DL2 0.46 Eq. J10-2,
Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

Ratio 0.88

Global critical strength ratio 0.88

REFERENCES
[9] AISC 2005, Design Examples Version 13.0, pp. IIC-26 - IIC-27

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Connection name : CVR

Connection ID : 5
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Family: Chevron - Braces (CVR)

Type: Gusset
GENERAL INFORMATION
Connector

MEMBERS
Existing members
Upper gusset : No
Lower gusset : Yes
Lower gusset members : Both
Beam
General
Section : W 21X62
Material : A992 Gr50
Lower left brace
General
Section : HSS_SQR 6X6X1_2
Material : A500 GrB rectangular
Brace slope angle (degrees) : 50
Brace long leg on gusset : Yes
Additional geometric data
wpx: WP horizontal displacement : 0 in
wpy: WP vertical displacement : 0 in

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 Le: Minimum distance to other members : 2 in
L1: Left distance : 2 in
L2: Right distance : 2 in
LH: Length on beam : 14 in
Lower right brace
General
Section : HSS_SQR 6X6X1_2
Material : A500 GrB rectangular
Brace slope angle (degrees) : 50
Brace long leg on gusset : Yes
Additional geometric data
wpx: WP horizontal displacement : 0 in
wpy: WP vertical displacement : 0 in
Le: Minimum distance to other members : 2 in
L1: Left distance : 2 in
L2: Right distance : 2 in
LH: Length on beam : 14 in

INTERFACES
Lower gusset
General
tp: Thickness : 0.625 in
Material : A572 Gr50
LV: Length over vertical limit : 15.738 in
LH: Length on beam : 14 in
Bottom gusset-to-beam connection
Connection type to beam : Directly welded
Directly welded
Welding electrode to beam : E70XX
D: Weld size to beam (1/16 in) : 5
Lower left brace
Gusset-to-Brace connection
Connection type : Welded
Lt: Length on toe : 12 in
Lh: Length on heel : 12 in
Brace weld : E70XX
D: Weld size (1/16 in) : 4
dp: Distance between weld and plate end : 1 in
Lower right brace
Gusset-to-Brace connection
Connection type : Welded
Lt: Length on toe : 12 in
Lh: Length on heel : 12 in
Brace weld : E70XX
D: Weld size (1/16 in) : 4
dp: Distance between weld and plate end : 1 in

Design code: AISC 360-16 LRFD

DEMANDS
Beam Pu
Description Pu Vu Mu33 Brace1 Brace2 Brace3 Brace4 Load type
[kip] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip] [kip] [kip] [kip]
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DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -165.00 -165.00 Design
DL1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 165.00 165.00 Design
DL2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 165.00 -165.00 Design
DL3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -165.00 165.00 Design
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Interface between Gusset - Bottom left brace

Connection: Directly welded
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-165.00 DL Design
165.00 DL1 Design
165.00 DL2 Design
-165.00 DL3 Design
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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace - Directly welded Connection

Total weld design strength [Kip] 267.29 165.00 DL 0.62 Eq. J2-4,
Eq. J2-6
Maximum weld force that brace can develop [Kip] 582.55 165.00 DL 0.28 Eq. J4-4
Gusset
Maximum weld force that gusset can develop [Kip] 438.75 165.00 DL 0.38 Eq. J4-4
Block shear on gusset [Kip] 548.44 165.00 DL1 0.30 Eq. J4-5

Ratio 0.62

Checks for gusset and brace

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace
Yielding strength due to axial load [Kip] 403.24 165.00 DL1 0.41 Eq. J4-1
Tension rupture [Kip] 319.60 165.00 DL1 0.52 Eq. J4-2
Gusset
Tension yielding on the Whitmore section [Kip] 395.40 165.00 DL1 0.42 Eq. J4-1
Buckling on the Whitmore section [Kip] 358.76 165.00 DL 0.46 Eq. E3-1

Ratio 0.52

Interface between Gusset - Bottom right brace

Connection: Directly welded
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-165.00 DL Design
165.00 DL1 Design
-165.00 DL2 Design
165.00 DL3 Design
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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace - Directly welded Connection

Total weld design strength [Kip] 267.29 165.00 DL 0.62 Eq. J2-4,
Eq. J2-6
Maximum weld force that brace can develop [Kip] 582.55 165.00 DL 0.28 Eq. J4-4
Gusset
Maximum weld force that gusset can develop [Kip] 438.75 165.00 DL 0.38 Eq. J4-4
Block shear on gusset [Kip] 548.44 165.00 DL1 0.30 Eq. J4-5

Ratio 0.62

Checks for gusset and brace

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Brace
Yielding strength due to axial load [Kip] 403.24 165.00 DL1 0.41 Eq. J4-1
Tension rupture [Kip] 319.60 165.00 DL1 0.52 Eq. J4-2
Gusset
Tension yielding on the Whitmore section [Kip] 395.40 165.00 DL1 0.42 Eq. J4-1
Buckling on the Whitmore section [Kip] 358.76 165.00 DL 0.46 Eq. E3-1

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 Ratio 0.52

Lower gusset interface - beam

Directly welded
DEMANDS
Beam Column
Description Ru Pu Mu Pu Mu22 Mu33 Load type
[kip] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip] [kip*ft] [kip*ft]
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DL 0.00 -252.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
DL1 0.00 252.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
DL2 -212.12 0.00 -185.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
DL3 212.12 0.00 185.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References

Gusset
Beam yielding (normal stress) [Kip] 787.50 318.18 DL2 0.40 Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29, Eq. J4-1
Shear yielding [Kip] 525.00 212.12 DL2 0.40 Eq. J4-3
Gusset edge tension stress [Kip/in2] 45.00 14.45 DL 0.32 J4-1
Gusset edge shear stress [Kip/in2] 30.00 12.12 DL2 0.40 J4-1
Weld capacity [Kip] 290.89 265.15 DL2 0.91 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11
Beam
Web crippling [Kip] 444.08 318.18 DL2 0.72 Eq. J10-4,
Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29
Local web yielding [Kip] 672.00 318.18 DL2 0.47 Eq. J10-2,
Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

Ratio 0.91

Global critical strength ratio 0.91

REFERENCES
[9] AISC 2005, Design Examples Version 13.0, pp. IIC-26 - IIC-27

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