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Steel connections
Results
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Connection name : CVR_CBF

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

Type: Gusset
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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D3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 164.00 -168.00 Design
D5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 164.00 -168.00 Design
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Interface between Gusset - Bottom left brace

Connection: Directly welded
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
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164.00 D3 Design
164.00 D5 Design
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GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References
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Member
Weld size [1/16in] 4 3 5 table J2.4,
Sec. J2.2b
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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Branch
Total weld design strength [Kip] 222.74 164.00 D3 0.74 Eq. J2-4,
Eq. J2-6
Maximum weld force that brace can develop [Kip] 389.48 164.00 D3 0.42 Eq. J4-4
Maximum weld force that gusset can develop [Kip] 391.50 164.00 D3 0.42 Eq. J4-4
Gusset
Block shear on gusset [Kip] 463.05 164.00 D3 0.35 Eq. J4-5
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Ratio 0.74
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 Checks for gusset and brace
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
164.00 D3 Design
164.00 D5 Design
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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Member
Yielding strength due to axial load [Kip] 341.10 164.00 D3 0.48 Eq. J4-1
Tension rupture [Kip] 251.15 164.00 D3 0.65 Eq. J4-2
Gusset
Tension yielding on the Whitmore section [Kip] 408.45 164.00 D3 0.40 Eq. J4-1
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Ratio 0.65
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Interface between Gusset - Bottom right brace

Connection: Directly welded
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
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-168.00 D3 Design
-168.00 D5 Design
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GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References
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Member
Weld size [1/16in] 4 3 5 table J2.4,
Sec. J2.2b
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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Branch
Total weld design strength [Kip] 222.74 168.00 D3 0.75 Eq. J2-4,
Eq. J2-6
Maximum weld force that brace can develop [Kip] 389.48 168.00 D3 0.43 Eq. J4-4
Maximum weld force that gusset can develop [Kip] 391.50 168.00 D3 0.43 Eq. J4-4
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Ratio 0.75
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Checks for gusset and brace

DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-168.00 D3 Design
-168.00 D5 Design
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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Gusset
Buckling on the Whitmore section [Kip] 421.68 168.00 D3 0.40 Eq. E3-1
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Ratio 0.40
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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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D3 -195.14 -3.24 -99.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
D5 -195.14 -3.24 -99.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
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GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References
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Gusset
Weld size [1/16in] 4 3 5 table J2.4,
Sec. J2.2b
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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Gusset
Beam yielding (normal stress) [Kip] 869.45 136.31 D3 0.16 Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29, Eq. J4-1
Shear yielding [Kip] 579.64 195.14 D3 0.34 Eq. J4-3
Gusset edge tension stress [Kip/in2] 32.40 0.12 D3 0.00 Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29
Gusset edge shear stress [Kip/in2] 21.60 7.27 D3 0.34 J4-1
Weld capacity [Kip] 387.62 243.96 D3 0.63 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11
Chord
Web crippling [Kip] 633.19 136.31 D3 0.22 Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29,
Eq. J10-4
Local web yielding [Kip] 767.38 136.31 D3 0.18 Eq. J10-2,
Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29
Transverse section web yielding [Kip] 135.42 195.14 D3 1.44 Eq. G2-1
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Ratio 1.44
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Global critical strength ratio 1.44

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

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Current Date: 12/27/2022 11:48 AM
Units system: English
File name: C:\Users\nayche\Documents\RAM Connections\testing chevron.rcnx

Steel connections
Results
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Connection name : CVR_CBF

Connection ID : 1
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Family: Chevron - Braces (CVR)

Type: Gusset
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]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 164.00 -168.00 Design
D5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 164.00 -168.00 Design
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Interface between Gusset - Bottom left brace

Connection: Directly welded
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
164.00 D3 Design
164.00 D5 Design
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References
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Member
Weld size [1/16in] 4 3 5 table J2.4,
Sec. J2.2b
wmin = wmin
= 0.0156 table J2.4

tp<1/4 [in] → 0.349[in] <1/4 [in] → False

wmax = tp - 1/16 [in]

= 0.349[in] - 1/16 [in]
= 0.0239 Sec. J2.2b

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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Branch
Total weld design strength [Kip] 222.74 164.00 D3 0.74 Eq. J2-4,
Eq. J2-6
Fw = 0.6*FEXX
= 0.6*70000[lb/in2]
= 42000[lb/in2] Sec. J2.4
1/2
Aw = (2) /2*D/16 [in] *L
1/2
= (2) /2*4/16 [in] *10[in]
= 1.768[in2] Sec. J2.4

φRn = 2 * (φ*Fw*Aw)
= 2 * (0.75*42000[lb/in2] *1.768[in2] )
= 111.369[kip] Eq. J2-4

Fw = 0.6*FEXX
= 0.6*70000[lb/in2]
= 42000[lb/in2] Sec. J2.4
1/2
Aw = (2) /2*D/16 [in] *L
1/2
= (2) /2*4/16 [in] *10[in]
= 1.768[in2] Sec. J2.4

φRn = 2 * (φ*Fw*Aw)
= 2 * (0.75*42000[lb/in2] *1.768[in2] )
= 111.369[kip] Eq. J2-4

φRn = φRw1 + φRw2

= 111.369[kip] + 111.369[kip]
= 222.739[kip] Eq. J2-6

Maximum weld force that brace can develop [Kip] 389.48 164.00 D3 0.42 Eq. J4-4
Le = Lt + Lh
= 10[in] + 10[in]
= 20[in]

Anv = Le*tp
= 20[in] *0.349[in]
= 6.98[in2] Sec. J4-2

φRn = 2 * (φ*0.60*Fu*Anv)
= 2 * (0.75*0.60*62000[lb/in2] *6.98[in2] )
= 389.484[kip] Eq. J4-4

Maximum weld force that gusset can develop [Kip] 391.50 164.00 D3 0.42 Eq. J4-4
Le = Lt + Lh
= 10[in] + 10[in]
= 20[in]

Anv = Le*tp
= 20[in] *0.75[in]
= 15[in2] Sec. J4-2

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 φRn = φ*0.60*Fu*Anv
= 0.75*0.60*58000[lb/in2] *15[in2]
= 391.5[kip] Eq. J4-4

Gusset
Block shear on gusset [Kip] 463.05 164.00 D3 0.35 Eq. J4-5
Lmax = max(Lt, Lh)
= max(10[in] , 10[in] )
= 10[in]

L = Lmax + dw
= 10[in] + 1[in]
= 11[in] Sec. J4.3

Agv = 2*L*tp
= 2*11[in] *0.75[in]
= 16.5[in2] Sec. J4.3

Anv = Agv
= 16.5[in2] Sec. J4.3

Ant = b*tp
= 6[in] *0.75[in]
= 4.5[in2] Sec. J4.3

φRn = φ*min(0.6*Fu*Anv + Ubs*Fu*Ant, 0.6*Fy*Agv + Ubs*Fu*Ant)

= 0.75*min(0.6*58000[lb/in2] *16.5[in2] + 1*58000[lb/in2] *4.5[in2] , 0.6*36000[lb/in2] *16.5[in2] + 1*58000[lb/
in2] *4.5[in2] )
= 463.05[kip] Eq. J4-5

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Ratio 0.74
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Checks for gusset and brace

DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
164.00 D3 Design
164.00 D5 Design
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Member
Yielding strength due to axial load [Kip] 341.10 164.00 D3 0.48 Eq. J4-1
φRn = φ*Fy*Ag
= 0.9*50000[lb/in2] *7.58[in2]
= 341.1[kip] Eq. J4-1

Tension rupture [Kip] 251.15 164.00 D3 0.65 Eq. J4-2

An = Ag - 2*(tp + 1/8 [in] )*t
= 7.58[in2] - 2*(0.75[in] + 1/8 [in] )*0.349[in]
= 6.969[in2] Sec. D3.2

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 U = 1 - x/l
= 1 - 2.25[in] /10[in]
= 0.775 Table D3.1

Ae = An*U
= 6.969[in2] *0.775
= 5.401[in2] Eq. D3-1

φRn = φ*Fu*Ae
= 0.75*62000[lb/in2] *5.401[in2]
= 251.154[kip] Eq. J4-2

Gusset
Tension yielding on the Whitmore section [Kip] 408.45 164.00 D3 0.40 Eq. J4-1
Ag = Lp*tp
= 16.809[in] *0.75[in]
= 12.606[in2] Sec. D3-1

φRn = φ*Fy*Ag
= 0.9*36000[lb/in2] *12.606[in2]
= 408.45[kip] Eq. J4-1

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Ratio 0.65
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Calculation of the interface forces

Load condition :D3
H = P*cosθ
= 164[kip] *0.588
= 96.397[kip]

V = P*sinθ
= 164[kip] *0.809
= 132.679[kip]

Load condition :D5

H = P*cosθ
= 164[kip] *0.588
= 96.397[kip]

V = P*sinθ
= 164[kip] *0.809
= 132.679[kip]

Interface between Gusset - Bottom right brace

Connection: Directly welded
DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-168.00 D3 Design
-168.00 D5 Design
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References
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Member
Weld size [1/16in] 4 3 5 table J2.4,
Sec. J2.2b
wmin = wmin
= 0.0156 table J2.4

tp<1/4 [in] → 0.349[in] <1/4 [in] → False

wmax = tp - 1/16 [in]

= 0.349[in] - 1/16 [in]
= 0.0239 Sec. J2.2b

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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Branch
Total weld design strength [Kip] 222.74 168.00 D3 0.75 Eq. J2-4,
Eq. J2-6
Fw = 0.6*FEXX
= 0.6*70000[lb/in2]
= 42000[lb/in2] Sec. J2.4
1/2
Aw = (2) /2*D/16 [in] *L
1/2
= (2) /2*4/16 [in] *10[in]
= 1.768[in2] Sec. J2.4

φRn = 2 * (φ*Fw*Aw)
= 2 * (0.75*42000[lb/in2] *1.768[in2] )
= 111.369[kip] Eq. J2-4

Fw = 0.6*FEXX
= 0.6*70000[lb/in2]
= 42000[lb/in2] Sec. J2.4
1/2
Aw = (2) /2*D/16 [in] *L
1/2
= (2) /2*4/16 [in] *10[in]
= 1.768[in2] Sec. J2.4

φRn = 2 * (φ*Fw*Aw)
= 2 * (0.75*42000[lb/in2] *1.768[in2] )
= 111.369[kip] Eq. J2-4

φRn = φRw1 + φRw2

= 111.369[kip] + 111.369[kip]
= 222.739[kip] Eq. J2-6

Maximum weld force that brace can develop [Kip] 389.48 168.00 D3 0.43 Eq. J4-4
Le = Lt + Lh
= 10[in] + 10[in]
= 20[in]

Anv = Le*tp
= 20[in] *0.349[in]
= 6.98[in2] Sec. J4-2

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 φRn = 2 * (φ*0.60*Fu*Anv)
= 2 * (0.75*0.60*62000[lb/in2] *6.98[in2] )
= 389.484[kip] Eq. J4-4

Maximum weld force that gusset can develop [Kip] 391.50 168.00 D3 0.43 Eq. J4-4
Le = Lt + Lh
= 10[in] + 10[in]
= 20[in]

Anv = Le*tp
= 20[in] *0.75[in]
= 15[in2] Sec. J4-2

φRn = φ*0.60*Fu*Anv
= 0.75*0.60*58000[lb/in2] *15[in2]
= 391.5[kip] Eq. J4-4

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Ratio 0.75
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Checks for gusset and brace

DEMANDS
Pu Description Load type
[kip]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-168.00 D3 Design
-168.00 D5 Design
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Gusset
Buckling on the Whitmore section [Kip] 421.68 168.00 D3 0.40 Eq. E3-1
Ag = Lp*tp
= 17.547[in] *0.75[in]
= 13.16[in2] Sec. D3-1
2 2
Fe = π *E/(K*L/r)
2 2
= π *2.90E+07[lb/in2] /(0.65*4.838[in] /0.217[in] )
= 1.36E+06[lb/in2] Eq. E3-4

Fe> = 0.44*Q*Fy → 1.36E+06[lb/in2] >

= 0.44*1*36000[lb/in2] → True
(Q*Fy/Fe)
Fcr = 0.658 *Fy
(1*36000 /1.36E+06 )
= 0.658 [lb/in2] [lb/in2] *36000[lb/in2]
= 35602.36[lb/in2] Eq. E7-2

φPn = φ*Fcr*Ag
= 0.9*35602.36[lb/in2] *13.16[in2]
= 421.683[kip] Eq. E3-1

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Ratio 0.40
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Calculation of the interface forces
Load condition :D3
H = P*cosθ
= -168[kip] *0.588
= -98.748[kip]

V = P*sinθ
= -168[kip] *0.809
= -135.915[kip]

Load condition :D5

H = P*cosθ
= -168[kip] *0.588
= -98.748[kip]

V = P*sinθ
= -168[kip] *0.809
= -135.915[kip]

Calculation of the interface forces

Load condition :D3
H = HRight - HLeft
= -98.748[kip] - 96.397[kip]
= -195.145[kip]

V = VRight + VLeft
= -135.915[kip] + 132.679[kip]
= -3.236[kip]

M = VRight*xRight - VLeft*xLeft
= -135.915[kip] *4.432[in] - 132.679[kip] *4.432[in]
= -99.199[kip*ft]

Load condition :D5

H = HRight - HLeft
= -98.748[kip] - 96.397[kip]
= -195.145[kip]

V = VRight + VLeft
= -135.915[kip] + 132.679[kip]
= -3.236[kip]

M = VRight*xRight - VLeft*xLeft
= -135.915[kip] *4.432[in] - 132.679[kip] *4.432[in]
= -99.199[kip*ft]

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]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
D3 -195.14 -3.24 -99.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
D5 -195.14 -3.24 -99.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gusset
Weld size [1/16in] 4 3 5 table J2.4,
Sec. J2.2b
wmin = wmin
= 0.0156 table J2.4

tp<1/4 [in] → 0.37[in] <1/4 [in] → False

wmax = tp - 1/16 [in]

= 0.37[in] - 1/16 [in]
= 0.0256 Sec. J2.2b

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DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Gusset
Beam yielding (normal stress) [Kip] 869.45 136.31 D3 0.16 Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29, Eq. J4-1
Neq = Vub + ((4*Mub)/Lp)
= 3.236[kip] + ((4*99.199[kip*ft] )/35.78[in] )
= 136.314[kip] Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

φRn = φ*Fy*Ag
= 0.9*36000[lb/in2] *26.835[in2]
= 869.454[kip] Eq. J4-1

Neq = Vub + ((4*Mub)/Lp)

= 3.236[kip] + ((4*99.199[kip*ft] )/35.78[in] )
= 136.314[kip] Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

Shear yielding [Kip] 579.64 195.14 D3 0.34 Eq. J4-3

Ag = Lp*tp
= 35.78[in] *0.75[in]
= 26.835[in2] Sec. D3-1

φRn = φ*0.60*Fy*Ag
= 1*0.60*36000[lb/in2] *26.835[in2]
= 579.636[kip] Eq. J4-3

Gusset edge tension stress [Kip/in2] 32.40 0.12 D3 0.00 Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29
Neq = Vub + ((4*Mub)/Lp)
= 3.236[kip] + ((4*99.199[kip*ft] )/35.78[in] )
= 136.314[kip] Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

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 φFn = φ*Fy
= 0.9*36000[lb/in2]
= 32400[lb/in2] J4-1

fua = Vb/(tp*l)
= -3.236[kip] /(0.75[in] *35.78[in] )
= -120.591[lb/in2] [9]

Gusset edge shear stress [Kip/in2] 21.60 7.27 D3 0.34 J4-1

φFn = φ*0.6*Fy
= 1*0.6*36000[lb/in2]
= 21600[lb/in2] J4-1

fuv = Hb/(tp*l)
= -195.145[kip] /(0.75[in] *35.78[in] )
= -7272.02[lb/in2] [9]

Weld capacity [Kip] 387.62 243.96 D3 0.63 Tables 8-4 .. 8-11

φRn = 2 * (φ*C*C1*D*L)
= 2 * (0.75*1.806[kip/in] *1*4*35.78[in] )
= 387.621[kip] Tables 8-4 .. 8-11

Chord
Web crippling [Kip] 633.19 136.31 D3 0.22 Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29,
Eq. J10-4
Neq = Vub + ((4*Mub)/Lp)
= 3.236[kip] + ((4*99.199[kip*ft] )/35.78[in] )
= 136.314[kip] Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

IsBeamReaction → False

lb = N
= 35.78[in] Sec. J10-2
2 1.5 1/2
φRn = φ*0.80*tw *(1 + 3*(N/d)*(tw/tf) )*(E*Fyw*tf/tw) *Qf
2 1.5
= 0.75*0.80*0.37[in] *(1 + 3*(35.78[in] /12.2[in] )*(0.37[in] /0.64[in] ) )*(2.90E+07[lb/in2] *50000[lb/
1/2
in2] *0.64[in] /0.37[in] ) *1
= 633.195[kip] Eq. J10-4

Neq = Vub + ((4*Mub)/Lp)

= 3.236[kip] + ((4*99.199[kip*ft] )/35.78[in] )
= 136.314[kip] Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

Local web yielding [Kip] 767.38 136.31 D3 0.18 Eq. J10-2,

Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29
IsBeamReaction → False

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 lb = N
= 35.78[in] Sec. J10-2

IsMemberEnd → False

φRn = φ*(5*k + lb)*Fyw*tw

= 1*(5*1.14[in] + 35.78[in] )*50000[lb/in2] *0.37[in]
= 767.38[kip] Eq. J10-2

Neq = Vub + ((4*Mub)/Lp)

= 3.236[kip] + ((4*99.199[kip*ft] )/35.78[in] )
= 136.314[kip] Eq. B-1,
Appendix B,
DG29

Transverse section web yielding [Kip] 135.42 195.14 D3 1.44 Eq. G2-1
φVn = φ*0.6*Fy*Aw*Cv
= 1*0.6*50000[lb/in2] *4.514[in2] *1
= 135.42[kip] Eq. G2-1

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Ratio 1.44
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Global critical strength ratio 1.44

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NOTATION
Ae: Effective net area
Ag: Gross area
Agv: Gross area subject to shear
An: Net area
Ant: Net area subject to tension
Anv: Net area subjected to shear
Aw: Effective area of the weld
b: Plate, connector or member width
N: Bearing length
C1: Electrode strength coefficient
C: Weld group coefficient
cosθ: Cosine of the brace with the horizontal angle
dw: Distance between weld and the end of the plate
d: Beam depth
D: Number of sixteenths of an inch in the weld size
E: Elastic modulus
Fcr: Critical stress, flexural stress buckling
Fe: Elastic critical buckling stress
FEXX: Electrode classification number
Fu: Specified minimum tensile strength
fua: Axial stress on welds along gusset-beam or gusset-column interface
fuv: Shear stress on welds along gusset-beam or gusset-column interface
Fw: Nominal strength of the weld metal per unit area
F y: Specified minimum yield stress
Fyw: Specified minimum yield stress of web
Hb: Required shear force on the beam to gusset connection
H: Brace axial force horizontal component
HLeft: Left brace axial force horizontal component
HRight: Right brace axial force horizontal component
IsBeamReaction: Is beam reaction
IsMemberEnd: Is member end
K: Effective length factor
k: Distance from outer face of flange to the web toe of fillet

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 l: Length
L: Length
lb: Bearing length
Le: Effective length
Lh: Weld length on heel
Lmax: Maximum length
Lp: Plate length
L t: Weld length on toe
L: Length of weld
M: Bending required
Mub: Moment applied to the interface
N: Bearing length
Neq: Equivalent normal force
P: Required axial force
φ: Design factors
φFn: Design or allowable tension/shear yielding stress
φPn: Design or allowable strength
φRn: Design or allowable strength
φRw1: Fillet weld capacity of the weld element 1
φRw2: Fillet weld capacity of the weld element 2
Q: Prying action coefficient
Qf : Chord stress interaction parameter
r: Radius of gyration
sinθ: Sine of the brace with the horizontal angle
tp: Thickness of the connected material
t: Design wall thickness of HSS member
tf: Thickness of the loaded flange
tp: Plate thickness
tw: Web thickness
U: Shear lag factor
Ubs: Stress index
Vb: Required axial force on the beam to gusset connection
V: Brace axial force vertical component
VLeft: Left vertical component of the gusset forces
VRight: Right vertical component of the gusset forces
Vub: Shear applied to the interface
wmax: Maximum weld size required
wmin: Minimum weld size required
x: Connection eccentricity
xLeft: Distance from the gusset center to the left vertical force
xRight: Distance from the gusset center to the right vertical force
Aw: Area of web
Cv : Shear coefficient
F y: Yield stress of steel
φ: Design factors
φVn: Member design shear strength

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

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