TABLE 1

RANGE OF TESTED PARAMETERS (Ref. 6)

Parameter 4 bolt unstiffened 4 bolt stiffened 8 bolt stiffened (

end plate end plate end plate
End plate thickness t; (mm) 10-57 10-35 19-64
End plate width bj (mm) 127-270 203-270 230-380
Boll gauge 59 (mm) 64-178 70-152 127-152
Boll diameter dt (mm) 12-32 16-32 22-32
Beam depth db (mm) 254-1620 350-610 467-915
Beam flange thickness fib (mm) 6-25 10-19 16-25
Beam flange width br (mm) 100-260 150-230 195-310
Clearance Spa (mm) 32-114 25-138 35-95
Reference figure Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14

The design model contained within this publication is considered to be applicable only to
connections which are essentially statically loaded. Connections subject to dynamic loads,
earthquake loads or fatigue applications may require additional considerations.

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