SHEAR LAG

FACTOR
SHEAR LAG FACTOR, U
• Shear lag is a concept used to account for uneven stress
distribution in connected members where some but not
all of their elements (flange, web, leg, etc.) are
connected.
SECTION ELEMENTS

1 2 3 4 5
CASE 2
SHEAR LAG FACTOR, U
x
U = 1−
L
Where:

x = distance between centroids of elements to

the plane of load transfer

L = Length of the connection in the direction of load.

For Bolted Connections For Welded Connections
CASE 3
TRANSVERSE & LONGITUDINAL WELD
CASE 4
LONGITUDINAL WELD CONNECTION
SHEAR LAG FACTOR, U
For Welded Connections Gusset
plate
When not all elements are connected.
a. Transverse Weld Connection:- 6”
T
Ae = U Ac
U = 1.0 Angle
Ac = Area of connected part only 6x4x1/2 Weld
e.g. Ac = 6 x 1/2 = 3 in2
Gusset
b. Longitudinal Weld Connection :- plate
Ae = Ag U
U = 1.0 for L  2 w T w

U = 0.87 for 2w  L  1.5 w

Angle
U = 0.75 for 1.5w  L  w 6x4x1/2 L
CASE 5 CASE 6
Case 7 Case 8
END OF PRESENTATION