16.1-30 PIN-CONNE
CTED MEMBERS [Seet. Ds
TABLE D3.1
Shear Lag Factors for Connections
to Tension Members
[case| Description of Element Shear Lag Factor, U Example
1. |Alension members where the tension loads tans
ited crectly to each ofthe cross-sectional elements u=19 -
by fastoners or welds (except as in Cases 4, § and 6)
2 [Alltension members, except HSS, where the Fa
tension load is transmitted to some but not all of
the cross-sectional elements by fasteners or by
longitudinal welds in combination with transverse
welds, Alternatively, Case 7is permitted for W,
IM, S and HP shapes. (For angles, Caso 8 is -
permitted to be used} t
gusset plate through slots in the HSS,
@ [Rectangular HSS. [witha single concentric
gusset plate
wih two side gusset plates
7 |W..M.,S-orHP- | with flange connected with
shapes, or tees cut three or more fasteners per
from these shapes. |Iine in the direction of loading
(Vis calculated
per Case 2, the
per Case with web connected with four
larger value |S Pet or more fasteners per line in
mitted to be used) | the direction of loading
8 | Single and double | wit four or more fasteners por U-080
angles. line in the erection of loading
i Vis calculated
per Case 2, the
larger value
with three fasteners por line in
the direction of loading (with
fewer than hee fasteners por u=o.0
spemited to Tine in the secon of adng
used) use Case 2)
'B- overall with of rectangular HSS member, measured 80° tothe plane o the connection, in. (rm); D outside diameter of
round HSS. in. (rm); H = overall height of rectangular HSS member, measured inthe plane of the connection in. (rm):
{d= depth of section, in, (rm fr tees, d~ depth ofthe section from whch the tee was cu, in. (mm); / = length of connection,
In. (um); w = width of plate, in. (mm); X= eecenttcty af connection, n(n).
my
ht
1= 12 yore fy and I> shall not be less than 4 times the weld size,
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