Pic.

1 - Design scheme
Pic. 2 - Shear force diagram (Q)
Pic. 3 - Axial force diagram (N)
Pic. 4 - Bending moment diagram (M)
Pic. 5 - Nodal displacement
Pic. 6 - Cross-section strength
 Table 1. Support reaction values
Node # Support type Values
R1 = 22.17 (kN), H1 = 4.467 (kN), M1 = 9.335
1 Anchorage
(kN*m)
R8 = 14.066 (kN), H8 = -7.443 (kN), M8 = -5.263
8 Anchorage
(kN*m)
Where R – the vertical component of the support reaction, H - the horizontal component of the support reaction, М – bending moment

Table 2. Member internal force values

M, start M, end |M, max|
Member # Q, start (kN) Q, end (kN) |Q, max| (kN) N, start (kN) N, end (kN) |N, max| (kN)
(kN*m) (kN*m) (kN*m)
1 -4.467 -12.678 12.678 -22.17 -22.169 22.17 9.335 -14.128 14.128
2 11.727 5.636 11.727 -22.687 -18.747 22.687 -14.128 -1.534 14.128
3 8.656 2.021 8.656 -17.558 -14.687 17.558 -1.534 6.185 6.185
4 4.365 -2.68 4.365 -14.169 -12.399 14.169 6.185 7.409 8.15
5 -5.785 -13.005 13.005 -13.184 -13.764 13.764 1.317 -12.293 12.293
6 -0.595 -7.815 7.815 -12.671 -12.091 12.671 7.409 1.317 7.409
7 7.443 12.678 12.678 -14.066 -14.066 14.066 -5.263 12.293 12.293

Table 3. Nodal displacement

Node # Ox axis displacement (m) Oy axis displacement (m)
1 0 0
2 -0.011 -9.838E-005
3 -0.005 -0.009
4 -3.615E-004 -0.02
5 1.501E-004 -0.022
6 -0.001 -0.012
7 2.235E-004 -3.980E-005
8 0 0
 Table 4. Strength calculation results
Cross
- M max,
Q max , N max , σ, [ σ ), τ, [ τ ), σ eq
max,
Mem k σ, % k τ, %
sectio (kN* (MPa (MPa (MPa (MPa (MPa
ber # (kN) (kN)
n m) ) ) ) ) )
type
Recta
ngula
r
Hollo
w
Secti 14.12 12.67 152.8 15.73 152.8
1 22.17 240 64 140 11 ✓
on 8 8 6 4 6
HSS5
X3X3
/8
(AIS
C)
Recta
ngula
r
Hollo
w
Secti 14.12 11.72 22.68 152.8 14.55 152.8
2 240 64 140 10 ✓
on 8 7 7 6 3 6
HSS5
X3X3
/8
(AIS
C)
Recta
ngula
r
Hollo
w
Secti 17.55 66.92 10.74 66.92
3 6.185 8.656 240 28 140 8 ✓
on 8 4 3 4
HSS5
X3X3
/8
(AIS
C)
Recta
ngula
r
Hollo
w
Secti 14.16 88.17 88.17
4 8.15 4.365 240 37 5.417 140 4 ✓
on 9 9 9
HSS5
X3X3
/8
(AIS
C)
5 Recta 12.29 13.00 13.76 133.0 240 55 16.14 140 12 133.0 ✓
 Cross
- M max,
Q max , N max , σ, [ σ ), τ, [ τ ), σ eq
max,
Mem k σ, % k τ, %
sectio (kN* (MPa (MPa (MPa (MPa (MPa
ber # (kN) (kN)
n m) ) ) ) ) )
type
ngula
r
Hollo
w
Secti
on 3 5 4 04 04
HSS5
X3X3
/8
(AIS
C)
Recta
ngula
r
Hollo
w
Secti 12.67 80.16 80.16
6 7.409 7.815 240 33 9.699 140 7 ✓
on 1 5 5
HSS5
X3X3
/8
(AIS
C)
Recta
ngula
r
Hollo
w
Secti 12.29 12.67 14.06 133.0 15.73 133.0
7 240 55 140 11 ✓
on 3 8 6 04 4 04
HSS5
X3X3
/8
(AIS
C)

Mmax – maximal bending moment value in the member (kN*m)

Qmax – maximal shear force value in the member (kN)
Nmax – maximal axial force value in the member (kN)
σ – bending stress (MPa)
[σ] – bending stress limit (MPa)
kσ – bending stress utilization rate (MPa)
τ – tangential stress (MPa)
[τ] – tangential stress limit (MPa)
kτ – tangential stress utilization rate (MPa)
Member 1
Member attributes
Section: Rectangular Hollow Section HSS5X3X3/8 (AISC)
From the bending moments diagram we determine that Mmax = 14.128 (kN*m)
From the shear forces diagram we determine that Qmax = 12.678 (kN)
The geometric characteristics of the selected section:
Section modulus with respect to the Ox axis : Wx = 92.42304096 (cm3)
Section height: h = 12.7 (cm)
Section width: b = 7.62 (cm)
Wall thickness: ts = 0.9652 (cm)
The average thickness of the shelves: tf = 0.9652 (cm)
The static moment (first moment of area) relative to the Ox axis: Sx = 70.30050456 (cm3)
The axial moment of inertia about the Ox axis: Ix = 586.886310096 (cm4)

Bending strength validation

Bending strength condition:
M 14.128 ( kN ⋅ m )
σ max= max = =152.86 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )
W x 92.42304096 ( cm3 )
σ 152.86 ( MPa )
k σ = max = =64 %
[σ) 240 ( MPa )
Bending stress verification conditions of the member 1 are met, section utilization rate is 64%

Tangential strength validation

Tangential strength condition:
Q ⋅S 12.678 ( kN ) ⋅70.30050456 ( cm3 )
τ max= max x = =15.734 ( MPa ) ≤ 140 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 0.9652 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )
τ 15.734 ( MPa )
k τ = max = =11%
[τ ) 140 ( MPa )
Tangential stress verification conditions of the member 1 are met, section utilization rate is 11%

Maximal tangential stress verification (Tresca - Saint-Venant condition)

M max
Bending stresses calculated by the formula σ i = ⋅ yi ≤ [ σ )
Ix
where y - the distance from the center of gravity of the cross section to a selected point
Qmax ⋅ S cut
x
The tangential stress are calculated by the formula τ i = ≤[τ)
b( y) ⋅ Ix
where Scut cut
x = A ⋅ y c - the static moment (first moment of area) of the cut-off part of the section
above the selected point, relative to the X axis;
y c - coordinate of the center of gravity of the cut-off part of the section, relative to the X axis;
Acut =b ⋅t f - the area be cut-off part of the section, which lies above the selected point

Choose to check 4 points in the cross section:

1st point - with the coordinate y1 = h/2, static moment (first moment of area) Sx(y = h/2) = 0;
2nd point - with the coordinate y2 = h/2 – t;
3rd point - with the coordinate y3 = h/2 – t; Static moment is the same as for the second point;
4th point - in the center of the section, with the coordinate y4 = 0

h
For the point number 1 y 1= :
2
M h 14.128 ( kN ⋅m ) 12.7 ( cm )
σ 1 = max ⋅ = ⋅ =152.86 ( MPa )
I x 2 586.886310096 ( cm ) 4
2

First moment of cut area Sx = 0, since Acut = 0

Qmax ⋅ S cut
x 12.678 ( kN ) ⋅0 ( cm3 )
τ1= = =0 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 7.62 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

For the point number 2 y 2= ( h2 −t ):

f

M max h 14.128 ( kN ⋅ m ) 12.7 ( cm )

σ 2=
Ix 2 (
⋅ −t f = )
586.886310096 ( cm ) 4
⋅ (2 )
−0.9652 ( cm ) =129.625 ( MPa )

h t 12.7 ( cm) 0.9652 ( cm )

2 2(
yc= − f = )( 2
−
2 )
=5.867 ( cm )

Scut 2 3
x =7.354824 ( cm ) ⋅5.8674 ( cm ) =43.154 ( cm )

Qmax ⋅ S cut
x 12.678 ( kN ) ⋅43.1536943376 ( cm3 )
τ 2= = =1.223 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 7.62 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

For the point number 3 y 3= ( h2 −t ):

f

M max h 14.128 ( kN ⋅m ) 12.7 ( cm )

σ3=
Ix 2 (
⋅ −t f = )
586.886310096 ( cm )4
⋅ (
2 )
−0.9652 ( cm ) =129.625 ( MPa )

h t 12.7 ( cm) 0.9652 ( cm )

2 2(
yc= − f = )( 2
−
2 )
=5.867 ( cm )

Scut 2 3
x =7.354824 ( cm ) ⋅5.8674 ( cm ) =43.154 ( cm )

Q max ⋅ S cut
x 12.678 ( kN ) ⋅43.1536943376 ( cm3 )
τ3= = =4.829 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅ I x 1.9304 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

For the point number 4 y 4 =0:

 M max 14.128 ( kN ⋅m )
σ 4= ⋅ 0= ⋅ 0=0 ( MPa )
Ix 586.886310096 ( cm4 )
First moment of cut area Sx(y = 0) equal to the static moment (first moment of area) of half-
section Sx = 70.30050456 (cm3)
Qmax ⋅ Scutx 12.678 ( kN ) ⋅70.30050456 ( cm3 )
τ 4= = =7.867 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅ I x 1.9304 ( cm) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

Calculate maximum tangential stress in selected points of cross section:

σ eq=❑√ σ 2 + 4 ⋅τ 2 ≤ [ σ )
σ 1eq=❑√ σ 21 + 4 ⋅τ 21 ≤ [ σ )=❑√ 152.86 2+ 4 ⋅02 =152.86 ( MPa ) ≤ 240 ( MPa )
σ eq ❑ 2 2 2 2
2 = √ σ 2 + 4 ⋅τ 2 ≤ [ σ )= √ 129.625 + 4 ⋅1.223 =129.648 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )
❑

σ 3eq=❑√ σ 23 + 4 ⋅τ 23 ≤ [ σ )=❑√ 129.625 2+ 4 ⋅4.829 2=129.984 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )

σ eq ❑ 2 2 ❑ 2 2
4 = √ σ 4 + 4 ⋅ τ 4 ≤ [ σ ) = √ 0 + 4 ⋅7.867 =15.734 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )

Bending and tangential stress verification conditions of the member 1 by maximal tangential
stress are met.

Member 2
Member attributes
Section: Rectangular Hollow Section HSS5X3X3/8 (AISC)
From the bending moments diagram we determine that Mmax = 14.128 (kN*m)
From the shear forces diagram we determine that Qmax = 11.727 (kN)
The geometric characteristics of the selected section:
Section modulus with respect to the Ox axis : Wx = 92.42304096 (cm3)
Section height: h = 12.7 (cm)
Section width: b = 7.62 (cm)
Wall thickness: ts = 0.9652 (cm)
The average thickness of the shelves: tf = 0.9652 (cm)
The static moment (first moment of area) relative to the Ox axis: Sx = 70.30050456 (cm3)
The axial moment of inertia about the Ox axis: Ix = 586.886310096 (cm4)

Bending strength validation

Bending strength condition:
M 14.128 ( kN ⋅ m )
σ max= max = =152.86 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )
W x 92.42304096 ( cm3 )
 σ max 152.86 ( MPa )
k σ= = =64 %
[σ) 240 ( MPa )
Bending stress verification conditions of the member 2 are met, section utilization rate is 64%

Tangential strength validation

Tangential strength condition:
Qmax ⋅ S x 11.727 ( kN ) ⋅70.30050456 ( cm3 )
τ max= = =14.553 ( MPa ) ≤ 140 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 0.9652 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )
τ 14.553 ( MPa )
k τ = max = =10 %
[τ ) 140 ( MPa )
Tangential stress verification conditions of the member 2 are met, section utilization rate is 10%

Maximal tangential stress verification (Tresca - Saint-Venant condition)

M max
Bending stresses calculated by the formula σ i = ⋅ yi ≤ [ σ )
Ix
where y - the distance from the center of gravity of the cross section to a selected point
Qmax ⋅ S cut
x
The tangential stress are calculated by the formula τ i = ≤[τ)
b( y) ⋅ Ix
where Scut cut
x = A ⋅ y c - the static moment (first moment of area) of the cut-off part of the section

above the selected point, relative to the X axis;

y c - coordinate of the center of gravity of the cut-off part of the section, relative to the X axis;
Acut =b ⋅t f - the area be cut-off part of the section, which lies above the selected point

Choose to check 4 points in the cross section:

1st point - with the coordinate y1 = h/2, static moment (first moment of area) Sx(y = h/2) = 0;
2nd point - with the coordinate y2 = h/2 – t;
3rd point - with the coordinate y3 = h/2 – t; Static moment is the same as for the second point;
4th point - in the center of the section, with the coordinate y4 = 0

h
For the point number 1 y 1= :
2
M max h 14.128 ( kN ⋅m ) 12.7 ( cm )
σ1= ⋅ = ⋅ =152.86 ( MPa )
I x 2 586.886310096 ( cm ) 4
2

First moment of cut area Sx = 0, since Acut = 0

Qmax ⋅ S cut
x 11.727 ( kN ) ⋅0 ( cm3 )
τ1= = =0 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 7.62 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )
For the point number 2 y 2= ( h2 −t ):
f

M max h 14.128 ( kN ⋅ m ) 12.7 ( cm )

σ 2=
Ix 2 (
⋅ −t f = )
586.886310096 ( cm ) 4
⋅
2 ( )
−0.9652 ( cm ) =129.625 ( MPa )

h t 12.7 ( cm) 0.9652 ( cm )

2 2 (
yc= − f = )(
2
−
2 )
=5.867 ( cm )

Scut 2 3
x =7.354824 ( cm ) ⋅5.8674 ( cm ) =43.154 ( cm )

Qmax ⋅ S cut
x 11.727 ( kN ) ⋅ 43.1536943376 ( cm3 )
τ 2= = =1.132 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 7.62 ( cm) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

For the point number 3 y 3= ( h2 −t ):

f

M max h 14.128 ( kN ⋅m ) 12.7 ( cm )

σ3=
Ix 2 (
⋅ −t f = )
586.886310096 ( cm )4
⋅
2 ( )
−0.9652 ( cm ) =129.625 ( MPa )

h t 12.7 ( cm) 0.9652 ( cm )

2 2 (
yc= − f = )(
2
−
2 )
=5.867 ( cm )

Scut 2 3
x =7.354824 ( cm ) ⋅5.8674 ( cm ) =43.154 ( cm )

Q max ⋅ S cut
x 11.727 ( kN ) ⋅ 43.1536943376 ( cm3 )
τ3= = =4.467 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅ I x 1.9304 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm 4 )

For the point number 4 y 4 =0:

M 14.128 ( kN ⋅m )
σ 4= max ⋅ 0= ⋅ 0=0 ( MPa )
Ix 586.886310096 ( cm4 )
First moment of cut area Sx(y = 0) equal to the static moment (first moment of area) of half-
section Sx = 70.30050456 (cm3)
Qmax ⋅ Scutx 11.727 ( kN ) ⋅70.30050456 ( cm3 )
τ 4= = =7.277 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅ I x 1.9304 ( cm) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

Calculate maximum tangential stress in selected points of cross section:

σ eq=❑√ σ 2 + 4 ⋅τ 2 ≤ [ σ )
σ 1eq=❑√ σ 21 + 4 ⋅τ 21 ≤ [ σ )=❑√ 152.86 2+ 4 ⋅02 =152.86 ( MPa ) ≤ 240 ( MPa )
σ eq ❑ 2 2 2 2
2 = √ σ 2 + 4 ⋅τ 2 ≤ [ σ ) = √ 129.625 + 4 ⋅1.132 =129.645 ( MPa ) ≤ 240 ( MPa )
❑

σ 3eq=❑√ σ 23 + 4 ⋅τ 23 ≤ [ σ )=❑√ 129.625 2+ 4 ⋅4.467 2=129.933 ( MPa ) ≤ 240 ( MPa )

σ eq ❑ 2 2 ❑ 2 2
4 = √ σ 4 + 4 ⋅ τ 4 ≤ [ σ ) = √ 0 + 4 ⋅7.277 =14.553 ( MPa ) ≤ 240 ( MPa )

Bending and tangential stress verification conditions of the member 2 by maximal tangential
stress are met.
Member 3
Member attributes
Section: Rectangular Hollow Section HSS5X3X3/8 (AISC)
From the bending moments diagram we determine that Mmax = 6.185 (kN*m)
From the shear forces diagram we determine that Qmax = 8.656 (kN)
The geometric characteristics of the selected section:
Section modulus with respect to the Ox axis : Wx = 92.42304096 (cm3)
Section height: h = 12.7 (cm)
Section width: b = 7.62 (cm)
Wall thickness: ts = 0.9652 (cm)
The average thickness of the shelves: tf = 0.9652 (cm)
The static moment (first moment of area) relative to the Ox axis: Sx = 70.30050456 (cm3)
The axial moment of inertia about the Ox axis: Ix = 586.886310096 (cm4)

Bending strength validation

Bending strength condition:
M 6.185 ( kN ⋅m )
σ max= max = =66.924 ( MPa ) ≤ 240 ( MPa )
W x 92.42304096 ( cm 3 )
σ 66.924 ( MPa )
k σ = max = =28 %
[σ) 240 ( MPa )
Bending stress verification conditions of the member 3 are met, section utilization rate is 28%

Tangential strength validation

Tangential strength condition:
Q ⋅S 8.656 ( kN ) ⋅70.30050456 ( cm3 )
τ max= max x = =10.743 ( MPa ) ≤ 140 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 0.9652 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )
τ 10.743 ( MPa )
k τ = max = =8 %
[τ ) 140 ( MPa )
Tangential stress verification conditions of the member 3 are met, section utilization rate is 8%

Maximal tangential stress verification (Tresca - Saint-Venant condition)

M max
Bending stresses calculated by the formula σ i = ⋅ yi ≤ [ σ )
Ix
where y - the distance from the center of gravity of the cross section to a selected point
Qmax ⋅ S cut
x
The tangential stress are calculated by the formula τ i = ≤[τ)
b( y) ⋅ Ix
where Scut cut
x = A ⋅ y c - the static moment (first moment of area) of the cut-off part of the section
above the selected point, relative to the X axis;
y c - coordinate of the center of gravity of the cut-off part of the section, relative to the X axis;
Acut =b ⋅t f - the area be cut-off part of the section, which lies above the selected point

Choose to check 4 points in the cross section:

1st point - with the coordinate y1 = h/2, static moment (first moment of area) Sx(y = h/2) = 0;
2nd point - with the coordinate y2 = h/2 – t;
3rd point - with the coordinate y3 = h/2 – t; Static moment is the same as for the second point;
4th point - in the center of the section, with the coordinate y4 = 0

h
For the point number 1 y 1= :
2
M h 6.185 ( kN ⋅ m ) 12.7 ( cm )
σ 1 = max ⋅ = ⋅ =66.924 ( MPa )
I x 2 586.886310096 ( cm ) 4
2

First moment of cut area Sx = 0, since Acut = 0

Qmax ⋅ S cut
x 8.656 ( kN ) ⋅ 0 ( cm3 )
τ1= = =0 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 7.62 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

For the point number 2 y 2= ( h2 −t ):

f

M max h 6.185 ( kN ⋅ m) 12.7 ( cm )

σ 2=
Ix 2 (
⋅ −t f = ) 4
586.886310096 ( cm )
⋅
2( )
−0.9652 ( cm ) =56.752 ( MPa )

h t 12.7 ( cm) 0.9652 ( cm )

2 2(
yc= − f = )( 2
−
2 )
=5.867 ( cm )

Scut 2 3
x =7.354824 ( cm ) ⋅5.8674 ( cm ) =43.154 ( cm )

Qmax ⋅ S cut
x 8.656 ( kN ) ⋅43.1536943376 ( cm3 )
τ 2= = =0.835 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 7.62 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

For the point number 3 y 3= ( h2 −t ):

f

M max h 6.185 ( kN ⋅ m ) 12.7 ( cm )

σ3=
Ix 2 (
⋅ −t f = )
586.886310096 ( cm )4
⋅ (
2 )
−0.9652 ( cm ) =56.752 ( MPa )

h t 12.7 ( cm) 0.9652 ( cm )

2 2(
yc= − f = )( 2
−
2 )
=5.867 ( cm )

Scut 2 3
x =7.354824 ( cm ) ⋅5.8674 ( cm ) =43.154 ( cm )

Q max ⋅ S cut
x 8.656 ( kN ) ⋅43.1536943376 ( cm3 )
τ3= = =3.297 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅ I x 1.9304 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm 4 )

For the point number 4 y 4 =0:

 M max 6.185 ( kN ⋅m )
σ 4= ⋅ 0= ⋅ 0=0 ( MPa )
Ix 586.886310096 ( cm4 )
First moment of cut area Sx(y = 0) equal to the static moment (first moment of area) of half-
section Sx = 70.30050456 (cm3)
Qmax ⋅ Scutx 8.656 ( kN ) ⋅70.30050456 ( cm3 )
τ 4= = =5.371 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅ I x 1.9304 ( cm) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

Calculate maximum tangential stress in selected points of cross section:

σ eq=❑√ σ 2 + 4 ⋅τ 2 ≤ [ σ )
σ 1eq=❑√ σ 21 + 4 ⋅τ 21 ≤ [ σ )=❑√ 66.924 2+ 4 ⋅0 2=66.924 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )
σ eq ❑ 2 2 2 2
2 = √ σ 2 + 4 ⋅τ 2 ≤ [ σ )= √ 56.752 +4 ⋅0.835 =56.776 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )
❑

σ 3eq=❑√ σ 23 + 4 ⋅τ 23 ≤ [ σ )=❑√ 56.7522 + 4 ⋅3.2972=57.133 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )

σ eq ❑ 2 2 ❑ 2 2
4 = √ σ 4 + 4 ⋅ τ 4 ≤ [ σ ) = √ 0 + 4 ⋅5.371 =10.743 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )

Bending and tangential stress verification conditions of the member 3 by maximal tangential
stress are met.

Member 4
Member attributes
Section: Rectangular Hollow Section HSS5X3X3/8 (AISC)
From the bending moments diagram we determine that Mmax = 8.15 (kN*m)
From the shear forces diagram we determine that Qmax = 4.365 (kN)
The geometric characteristics of the selected section:
Section modulus with respect to the Ox axis : Wx = 92.42304096 (cm3)
Section height: h = 12.7 (cm)
Section width: b = 7.62 (cm)
Wall thickness: ts = 0.9652 (cm)
The average thickness of the shelves: tf = 0.9652 (cm)
The static moment (first moment of area) relative to the Ox axis: Sx = 70.30050456 (cm3)
The axial moment of inertia about the Ox axis: Ix = 586.886310096 (cm4)

Bending strength validation

Bending strength condition:
M 8.15 ( kN ⋅ m )
σ max= max = =88.179 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )
W x 92.42304096 ( cm3 )
 σ max 88.179 ( MPa )
k σ= = =37 %
[σ) 240 ( MPa )
Bending stress verification conditions of the member 4 are met, section utilization rate is 37%

Tangential strength validation

Tangential strength condition:
Qmax ⋅ S x 4.365 ( kN ) ⋅70.30050456 ( cm3 )
τ max= = =5.417 ( MPa ) ≤ 140 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 0.9652 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )
τ 5.417 ( MPa )
k τ = max = =4 %
[ τ ) 140 ( MPa )
Tangential stress verification conditions of the member 4 are met, section utilization rate is 4%

Maximal tangential stress verification (Tresca - Saint-Venant condition)

M max
Bending stresses calculated by the formula σ i = ⋅ yi ≤ [ σ )
Ix
where y - the distance from the center of gravity of the cross section to a selected point
Qmax ⋅ S cut
x
The tangential stress are calculated by the formula τ i = ≤[τ)
b( y) ⋅ Ix
where Scut cut
x = A ⋅ y c - the static moment (first moment of area) of the cut-off part of the section

above the selected point, relative to the X axis;

y c - coordinate of the center of gravity of the cut-off part of the section, relative to the X axis;
Acut =b ⋅t f - the area be cut-off part of the section, which lies above the selected point

Choose to check 4 points in the cross section:

1st point - with the coordinate y1 = h/2, static moment (first moment of area) Sx(y = h/2) = 0;
2nd point - with the coordinate y2 = h/2 – t;
3rd point - with the coordinate y3 = h/2 – t; Static moment is the same as for the second point;
4th point - in the center of the section, with the coordinate y4 = 0

h
For the point number 1 y 1= :
2
M max h 8.15 ( kN ⋅ m ) 12.7 ( cm )
σ1= ⋅ = ⋅ =88.179 ( MPa )
I x 2 586.886310096 ( cm ) 4
2

First moment of cut area Sx = 0, since Acut = 0

Qmax ⋅ S cut
x 4.365 ( kN ) ⋅ 0 ( cm3 )
τ1= = =0 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 7.62 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )
For the point number 2 y 2= ( h2 −t ):
f

M max h 8.15 ( kN ⋅ m ) 12.7 ( cm )

σ 2=
Ix 2 (
⋅ −t f = )
586.886310096 ( cm )4
⋅
2 ( )
−0.9652 ( cm ) =74.776 ( MPa )

h t 12.7 ( cm) 0.9652 ( cm )

2 2 (
yc= − f = )(
2
−
2 )
=5.867 ( cm )

Scut 2 3
x =7.354824 ( cm ) ⋅5.8674 ( cm ) =43.154 ( cm )

Qmax ⋅ S cut
x 4.365 ( kN ) ⋅ 43.1536943376 ( cm3 )
τ 2= = =0.421 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 7.62 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

For the point number 3 y 3= ( h2 −t ):

f

M max h 8.15 ( kN ⋅m ) 12.7 ( cm )

σ3=
Ix 2 (
⋅ −t f = ) 4
586.886310096 ( cm )
⋅
2 (−0.9652 ( cm ) =74.776 ( MPa ))
h t 12.7 ( cm) 0.9652 ( cm )
2 2 (
yc= − f = )(
2
−
2 )
=5.867 ( cm )

Scut 2 3
x =7.354824 ( cm ) ⋅5.8674 ( cm ) =43.154 ( cm )

Q max ⋅ S cut
x 4.365 ( kN ) ⋅43.1536943376 ( cm3 )
τ3= = =1.663 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅ I x 1.9304 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm 4 )

For the point number 4 y 4 =0:

M 8.15 ( kN ⋅m )
σ 4= max ⋅ 0= ⋅ 0=0 ( MPa )
Ix 586.886310096 ( cm4 )
First moment of cut area Sx(y = 0) equal to the static moment (first moment of area) of half-
section Sx = 70.30050456 (cm3)
Qmax ⋅ Scutx 4.365 ( kN ) ⋅70.30050456 ( cm3 )
τ 4= = =2.709 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅ I x 1.9304 ( cm) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

Calculate maximum tangential stress in selected points of cross section:

σ eq=❑√ σ 2 + 4 ⋅τ 2 ≤ [ σ )
σ 1eq=❑√ σ 21 + 4 ⋅τ 21 ≤ [ σ )=❑√ 88.179 2+ 4 ⋅02 =88.179 ( MPa ) ≤ 240 ( MPa )
σ eq ❑ 2 2 2 2
2 = √ σ 2 + 4 ⋅τ 2 ≤ [ σ ) = √ 74.776 + 4 ⋅0.421 =74.781 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )
❑

σ 3eq=❑√ σ 23 + 4 ⋅τ 23 ≤ [ σ )=❑√ 74.776 2+ 4 ⋅1.6632=74.85 ( MPa ) ≤ 240 ( MPa )

σ eq ❑ 2 2 ❑ 2 2
4 = √ σ 4 + 4 ⋅ τ 4 ≤ [ σ )= √ 0 + 4 ⋅2.709 =5.417 ( MPa ) ≤ 240 ( MPa )

Bending and tangential stress verification conditions of the member 4 by maximal tangential
stress are met.
Member 5
Member attributes
Section: Rectangular Hollow Section HSS5X3X3/8 (AISC)
From the bending moments diagram we determine that Mmax = 12.293 (kN*m)
From the shear forces diagram we determine that Qmax = 13.005 (kN)
The geometric characteristics of the selected section:
Section modulus with respect to the Ox axis : Wx = 92.42304096 (cm3)
Section height: h = 12.7 (cm)
Section width: b = 7.62 (cm)
Wall thickness: ts = 0.9652 (cm)
The average thickness of the shelves: tf = 0.9652 (cm)
The static moment (first moment of area) relative to the Ox axis: Sx = 70.30050456 (cm3)
The axial moment of inertia about the Ox axis: Ix = 586.886310096 (cm4)

Bending strength validation

Bending strength condition:
M 12.293 ( kN ⋅ m )
σ max= max = =133.004 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )
W x 92.42304096 ( cm3 )
σ 133.004 ( MPa )
k σ = max = =55 %
[σ) 240 ( MPa )
Bending stress verification conditions of the member 5 are met, section utilization rate is 55%

Tangential strength validation

Tangential strength condition:
Q ⋅S 13.005 ( kN ) ⋅70.30050456 ( cm3 )
τ max= max x = =16.14 ( MPa ) ≤140 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 0.9652 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )
τ 16.14 ( MPa )
k τ = max = =12%
[τ ) 140 ( MPa )
Tangential stress verification conditions of the member 5 are met, section utilization rate is 12%

Maximal tangential stress verification (Tresca - Saint-Venant condition)

M max
Bending stresses calculated by the formula σ i = ⋅ yi ≤ [ σ )
Ix
where y - the distance from the center of gravity of the cross section to a selected point
Qmax ⋅ S cut
x
The tangential stress are calculated by the formula τ i = ≤[τ)
b( y) ⋅ Ix
where Scut cut
x = A ⋅ y c - the static moment (first moment of area) of the cut-off part of the section
above the selected point, relative to the X axis;
y c - coordinate of the center of gravity of the cut-off part of the section, relative to the X axis;
Acut =b ⋅t f - the area be cut-off part of the section, which lies above the selected point

Choose to check 4 points in the cross section:

1st point - with the coordinate y1 = h/2, static moment (first moment of area) Sx(y = h/2) = 0;
2nd point - with the coordinate y2 = h/2 – t;
3rd point - with the coordinate y3 = h/2 – t; Static moment is the same as for the second point;
4th point - in the center of the section, with the coordinate y4 = 0

h
For the point number 1 y 1= :
2
M h 12.293 ( kN ⋅m ) 12.7 ( cm )
σ 1 = max ⋅ = ⋅ =133.004 ( MPa )
I x 2 586.886310096 ( cm ) 4
2

First moment of cut area Sx = 0, since Acut = 0

Qmax ⋅ S cut
x 13.005 ( kN ) ⋅0 ( cm3 )
τ1= = =0 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 7.62 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

For the point number 2 y 2= ( h2 −t ):

f

M max h 12.293 ( kN ⋅ m ) 12.7 ( cm )

σ 2=
Ix 2 (
⋅ −t f = )
586.886310096 ( cm ) 4
⋅ (2 )
−0.9652 ( cm ) =112.787 ( MPa )

h t 12.7 ( cm) 0.9652 ( cm )

2 2(
yc= − f = )( 2
−
2 )
=5.867 ( cm )

Scut 2 3
x =7.354824 ( cm ) ⋅5.8674 ( cm ) =43.154 ( cm )

Qmax ⋅ S cut
x 13.005 ( kN ) ⋅ 43.1536943376 ( cm3 )
τ 2= = =1.255 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 7.62 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

For the point number 3 y 3= ( h2 −t ):

f

M max h 12.293 ( kN ⋅ m ) 12.7 ( cm )

σ3=
Ix 2 (
⋅ −t f = )
586.886310096 ( cm ) 4
⋅ (2 )
−0.9652 ( cm ) =112.787 ( MPa )

h t 12.7 ( cm) 0.9652 ( cm )

2 2(
yc= − f = )( 2
−
2 )
=5.867 ( cm )

Scut 2 3
x =7.354824 ( cm ) ⋅5.8674 ( cm ) =43.154 ( cm )

Q max ⋅ S cut
x 13.005 ( kN ) ⋅43.1536943376 ( cm3 )
τ3= = =4.954 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅ I x 1.9304 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

For the point number 4 y 4 =0:

 M max 12.293 ( kN ⋅m )
σ 4= ⋅ 0= ⋅ 0=0 ( MPa )
Ix 586.886310096 ( cm4 )
First moment of cut area Sx(y = 0) equal to the static moment (first moment of area) of half-
section Sx = 70.30050456 (cm3)
Qmax ⋅ Scutx 13.005 ( kN ) ⋅70.30050456 ( cm3 )
τ 4= = =8.07 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅ I x 1.9304 ( cm) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

Calculate maximum tangential stress in selected points of cross section:

σ eq=❑√ σ 2 + 4 ⋅τ 2 ≤ [ σ )
σ 1eq=❑√ σ 21 + 4 ⋅τ 21 ≤ [ σ )=❑√ 133.004 2+ 4 ⋅0 2=133.004 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )
σ eq ❑ 2 2 2 2
2 = √ σ 2 + 4 ⋅τ 2 ≤ [ σ )= √ 112.787 +4 ⋅1.255 =112.815 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )
❑

σ 3eq=❑√ σ 23 + 4 ⋅τ 23 ≤ [ σ )=❑√112.787 2 +4 ⋅ 4.954 2=113.222 ( MPa ) ≤ 240 ( MPa )

σ eq ❑ 2 2 ❑ 2 2
4 = √ σ 4 + 4 ⋅ τ 4 ≤ [ σ )= √ 0 + 4 ⋅8.07 =16.14 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )

Bending and tangential stress verification conditions of the member 5 by maximal tangential
stress are met.

Member 6
Member attributes
Section: Rectangular Hollow Section HSS5X3X3/8 (AISC)
From the bending moments diagram we determine that Mmax = 7.409 (kN*m)
From the shear forces diagram we determine that Qmax = 7.815 (kN)
The geometric characteristics of the selected section:
Section modulus with respect to the Ox axis : Wx = 92.42304096 (cm3)
Section height: h = 12.7 (cm)
Section width: b = 7.62 (cm)
Wall thickness: ts = 0.9652 (cm)
The average thickness of the shelves: tf = 0.9652 (cm)
The static moment (first moment of area) relative to the Ox axis: Sx = 70.30050456 (cm3)
The axial moment of inertia about the Ox axis: Ix = 586.886310096 (cm4)

Bending strength validation

Bending strength condition:
M 7.409 ( kN ⋅ m )
σ max= max = =80.165 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )
W x 92.42304096 ( cm3 )
 σ max 80.165 ( MPa )
k σ= = =33 %
[σ) 240 ( MPa )
Bending stress verification conditions of the member 6 are met, section utilization rate is 33%

Tangential strength validation

Tangential strength condition:
Qmax ⋅ S x 7.815 ( kN ) ⋅70.30050456 ( cm3 )
τ max= = =9.699 ( MPa ) ≤ 140 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 0.9652 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )
τ 9.699 ( MPa )
k τ = max = =7 %
[ τ ) 140 ( MPa )
Tangential stress verification conditions of the member 6 are met, section utilization rate is 7%

Maximal tangential stress verification (Tresca - Saint-Venant condition)

M max
Bending stresses calculated by the formula σ i = ⋅ yi ≤ [ σ )
Ix
where y - the distance from the center of gravity of the cross section to a selected point
Qmax ⋅ S cut
x
The tangential stress are calculated by the formula τ i = ≤[τ)
b( y) ⋅ Ix
where Scut cut
x = A ⋅ y c - the static moment (first moment of area) of the cut-off part of the section

above the selected point, relative to the X axis;

y c - coordinate of the center of gravity of the cut-off part of the section, relative to the X axis;
Acut =b ⋅t f - the area be cut-off part of the section, which lies above the selected point

Choose to check 4 points in the cross section:

1st point - with the coordinate y1 = h/2, static moment (first moment of area) Sx(y = h/2) = 0;
2nd point - with the coordinate y2 = h/2 – t;
3rd point - with the coordinate y3 = h/2 – t; Static moment is the same as for the second point;
4th point - in the center of the section, with the coordinate y4 = 0

h
For the point number 1 y 1= :
2
M max h 7.409 ( kN ⋅ m ) 12.7 ( cm )
σ1= ⋅ = ⋅ =80.165 ( MPa )
I x 2 586.886310096 ( cm ) 4
2

First moment of cut area Sx = 0, since Acut = 0

Qmax ⋅ S cut
x 7.815 ( kN ) ⋅0 ( cm3 )
τ1= = =0 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 7.62 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )
For the point number 2 y 2= ( h2 −t ):
f

M max h 7.409 ( kN ⋅ m ) 12.7 ( cm )

σ 2=
Ix 2 (
⋅ −t f = )
586.886310096 ( cm )4
⋅
2 ( −0.9652 ( cm ) =67.98 ( MPa ))
h t 12.7 ( cm) 0.9652 ( cm )
2 2 (
yc= − f = )(
2
−
2 )
=5.867 ( cm )

Scut 2 3
x =7.354824 ( cm ) ⋅5.8674 ( cm ) =43.154 ( cm )

Qmax ⋅ S cut
x 7.815 ( kN ) ⋅43.1536943376 ( cm3 )
τ 2= = =0.754 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 7.62 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

For the point number 3 y 3= ( h2 −t ):

f

M max h 7.409 ( kN ⋅ m ) 12.7 ( cm )

σ3=
Ix 2 (
⋅ −t f = )
586.886310096 ( cm )4
⋅
2 ( −0.9652 ( cm ) =67.98 ( MPa ))
h t 12.7 ( cm) 0.9652 ( cm )
2 2 (
yc= − f = )(
2
−
2 )
=5.867 ( cm )

Scut 2 3
x =7.354824 ( cm ) ⋅5.8674 ( cm ) =43.154 ( cm )

Q max ⋅ S cut
x 7.815 ( kN ) ⋅ 43.1536943376 ( cm3 )
τ3= = =2.977 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅ I x 1.9304 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm 4 )

For the point number 4 y 4 =0:

M 7.409 ( kN ⋅m )
σ 4= max ⋅ 0= ⋅ 0=0 ( MPa )
Ix 586.886310096 ( cm4 )
First moment of cut area Sx(y = 0) equal to the static moment (first moment of area) of half-
section Sx = 70.30050456 (cm3)
Qmax ⋅ Scutx 7.815 ( kN ) ⋅70.30050456 ( cm3 )
τ 4= = =4.85 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅ I x 1.9304 ( cm) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

Calculate maximum tangential stress in selected points of cross section:

σ eq=❑√ σ 2 + 4 ⋅τ 2 ≤ [ σ )
σ 1eq=❑√ σ 21 + 4 ⋅τ 21 ≤ [ σ )=❑√ 80.165 2+ 4 ⋅02 =80.165 ( MPa ) ≤ 240 ( MPa )
σ eq ❑ 2 2 2 2
2 = √ σ 2 + 4 ⋅τ 2 ≤ [ σ ) = √ 67.98 + 4 ⋅0.754 =67.997 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )
❑

σ 3eq=❑√ σ 23 + 4 ⋅τ 23 ≤ [ σ )=❑√ 67.982+ 4 ⋅2.977 2=68.24 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )

σ eq ❑ 2 2 ❑ 2 2
4 = √ σ 4 + 4 ⋅ τ 4 ≤ [ σ )= √ 0 + 4 ⋅ 4.85 =9.699 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )

Bending and tangential stress verification conditions of the member 6 by maximal tangential
stress are met.
Member 7
Member attributes
Section: Rectangular Hollow Section HSS5X3X3/8 (AISC)
From the bending moments diagram we determine that Mmax = 12.293 (kN*m)
From the shear forces diagram we determine that Qmax = 12.678 (kN)
The geometric characteristics of the selected section:
Section modulus with respect to the Ox axis : Wx = 92.42304096 (cm3)
Section height: h = 12.7 (cm)
Section width: b = 7.62 (cm)
Wall thickness: ts = 0.9652 (cm)
The average thickness of the shelves: tf = 0.9652 (cm)
The static moment (first moment of area) relative to the Ox axis: Sx = 70.30050456 (cm3)
The axial moment of inertia about the Ox axis: Ix = 586.886310096 (cm4)

Bending strength validation

Bending strength condition:
M 12.293 ( kN ⋅ m )
σ max= max = =133.004 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )
W x 92.42304096 ( cm3 )
σ 133.004 ( MPa )
k σ = max = =55 %
[σ) 240 ( MPa )
Bending stress verification conditions of the member 7 are met, section utilization rate is 55%

Tangential strength validation

Tangential strength condition:
Q ⋅S 12.678 ( kN ) ⋅70.30050456 ( cm3 )
τ max= max x = =15.734 ( MPa ) ≤ 140 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 0.9652 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )
τ 15.734 ( MPa )
k τ = max = =11%
[τ ) 140 ( MPa )
Tangential stress verification conditions of the member 7 are met, section utilization rate is 11%

Maximal tangential stress verification (Tresca - Saint-Venant condition)

M max
Bending stresses calculated by the formula σ i = ⋅ yi ≤ [ σ )
Ix
where y - the distance from the center of gravity of the cross section to a selected point
Qmax ⋅ S cut
x
The tangential stress are calculated by the formula τ i = ≤[τ)
b( y) ⋅ Ix
where Scut cut
x = A ⋅ y c - the static moment (first moment of area) of the cut-off part of the section
above the selected point, relative to the X axis;
y c - coordinate of the center of gravity of the cut-off part of the section, relative to the X axis;
Acut =b ⋅t f - the area be cut-off part of the section, which lies above the selected point

Choose to check 4 points in the cross section:

1st point - with the coordinate y1 = h/2, static moment (first moment of area) Sx(y = h/2) = 0;
2nd point - with the coordinate y2 = h/2 – t;
3rd point - with the coordinate y3 = h/2 – t; Static moment is the same as for the second point;
4th point - in the center of the section, with the coordinate y4 = 0

h
For the point number 1 y 1= :
2
M h 12.293 ( kN ⋅m ) 12.7 ( cm )
σ 1 = max ⋅ = ⋅ =133.004 ( MPa )
I x 2 586.886310096 ( cm ) 4
2

First moment of cut area Sx = 0, since Acut = 0

Qmax ⋅ S cut
x 12.678 ( kN ) ⋅0 ( cm3 )
τ1= = =0 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 7.62 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

For the point number 2 y 2= ( h2 −t ):

f

M max h 12.293 ( kN ⋅ m ) 12.7 ( cm )

σ 2=
Ix 2 (
⋅ −t f = )
586.886310096 ( cm ) 4
⋅ (2 )
−0.9652 ( cm ) =112.787 ( MPa )

h t 12.7 ( cm) 0.9652 ( cm )

2 2(
yc= − f = )( 2
−
2 )
=5.867 ( cm )

Scut 2 3
x =7.354824 ( cm ) ⋅5.8674 ( cm ) =43.154 ( cm )

Qmax ⋅ S cut
x 12.678 ( kN ) ⋅43.1536943376 ( cm3 )
τ 2= = =1.223 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅I x 7.62 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

For the point number 3 y 3= ( h2 −t ):

f

M max h 12.293 ( kN ⋅ m ) 12.7 ( cm )

σ3=
Ix 2 (
⋅ −t f = )
586.886310096 ( cm ) 4
⋅ (2 )
−0.9652 ( cm ) =112.787 ( MPa )

h t 12.7 ( cm) 0.9652 ( cm )

2 2(
yc= − f = )( 2
−
2 )
=5.867 ( cm )

Scut 2 3
x =7.354824 ( cm ) ⋅5.8674 ( cm ) =43.154 ( cm )

Q max ⋅ S cut
x 12.678 ( kN ) ⋅43.1536943376 ( cm3 )
τ3= = =4.829 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅ I x 1.9304 ( cm ) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

For the point number 4 y 4 =0:

 M max 12.293 ( kN ⋅m )
σ 4= ⋅ 0= ⋅ 0=0 ( MPa )
Ix 586.886310096 ( cm4 )
First moment of cut area Sx(y = 0) equal to the static moment (first moment of area) of half-
section Sx = 70.30050456 (cm3)
Qmax ⋅ Scutx 12.678 ( kN ) ⋅70.30050456 ( cm3 )
τ 4= = =7.867 ( MPa )
b ( y ) ⋅ I x 1.9304 ( cm) ⋅586.886310096 ( cm4 )

Calculate maximum tangential stress in selected points of cross section:

σ eq=❑√ σ 2 + 4 ⋅τ 2 ≤ [ σ )
σ 1eq=❑√ σ 21 + 4 ⋅τ 21 ≤ [ σ )=❑√ 133.004 2+ 4 ⋅0 2=133.004 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )
σ eq ❑ 2 2 2 2
2 = √ σ 2 + 4 ⋅τ 2 ≤ [ σ ) = √ 112.787 +4 ⋅1.223 =112.814 ( MPa ) ≤ 240 ( MPa )
❑

σ 3eq=❑√ σ 23 + 4 ⋅τ 23 ≤ [ σ )=❑√ 112.787 2 +4 ⋅ 4.8292=113.2 ( MPa ) ≤ 240 ( MPa )

σ eq ❑ 2 2 ❑ 2 2
4 = √ σ 4 + 4 ⋅ τ 4 ≤ [ σ ) = √ 0 + 4 ⋅7.867 =15.734 ( MPa ) ≤240 ( MPa )

Bending and tangential stress verification conditions of the member 7 by maximal tangential
stress are met.
 Table 5. Strength calculation results
Cross- M max,
Membe Q max , N max , σ, [ σ ), τ, [ τ ), σ eq
max,
section (kN*m W x , ( cm3 ) S x , ( cm3 ) I x , ( cm4 ) k σ, % k τ, %
r# (kN) (kN) (MPa) (MPa) (MPa) (MPa) (MPa)
type )
Rectan
gular
Hollow
586.88
1 Section 14.128 12.678 22.17 92.423 70.301 152.86 240 64 15.734 140 11 152.86 ✓
6
HSS5X
3X3/8
(AISC)
Rectan
gular
Hollow
586.88
2 Section 14.128 11.727 22.687 92.423 70.301 152.86 240 64 14.553 140 10 152.86 ✓
6
HSS5X
3X3/8
(AISC)
Rectan
gular
Hollow
586.88
3 Section 6.185 8.656 17.558 92.423 70.301 66.924 240 28 10.743 140 8 66.924 ✓
6
HSS5X
3X3/8
(AISC)
Rectan
gular
Hollow
586.88
4 Section 8.15 4.365 14.169 92.423 70.301 88.179 240 37 5.417 140 4 88.179 ✓
6
HSS5X
3X3/8
(AISC)
5 Rectan 12.293 13.005 13.764 92.423 70.301 586.88 133.00 240 55 16.14 140 12 133.00 ✓
gular 6 4 4
Hollow
Section
HSS5X
 Cross- M max,
Membe Q max , N max , σ, [ σ ), τ, [ τ ), σ eq
max,
section (kN*m W x , ( cm3 ) S x , ( cm3 ) I x , ( cm4 ) k σ, % k τ, %
r# (kN) (kN) (MPa) (MPa) (MPa) (MPa) (MPa)
type )
3X3/8
(AISC)
Rectan
gular
Hollow
586.88
6 Section 7.409 7.815 12.671 92.423 70.301 80.165 240 33 9.699 140 7 80.165 ✓
6
HSS5X
3X3/8
(AISC)
Rectan
gular
Hollow
586.88 133.00 133.00
7 Section 12.293 12.678 14.066 92.423 70.301 240 55 15.734 140 11 ✓
6 4 4
HSS5X
3X3/8
(AISC)

Mmax – maximal bending moment value in the member (kN*m)

Qmax – maximal shear force value in the member (kN)
Nmax – maximal axial force value in the member (kN)
Wx – section modulus with respect to the Ox axis (cm3)
Sx – the static moment (first moment of area) relative to the Ox axis (cm3)
Ix – the axial moment of inertia about the Ox axis (cm4)
σ – bending stress (MPa)
[σ] – bending stress limit (MPa)
kσ – bending stress utilization rate (MPa)
τ – tangential stress (MPa)
[τ] – tangential stress limit (MPa)
kτ – tangential stress utilization rate (MPa)