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Gusset Plate Dimensions Generator

INPUT DATA
ANGLE BETWEEN BRACE & COLUMN q= 36 0
ANGLE BTW BRACE & GUSSET EDGE f= 34 0

BRACE SECTION (Tube or Pipe) => HSS8X8X5/8

Tube h = 8.00 in
( USE h = 8.00 in )


COLUMN SECTION => W12X96
ORIENTATION = x-x , ec = 6.35 in
( USE ec = 4.00 in )

BEAM SECTION => W16X67

ORIENTATION = x-x , eb = 8.15 in
( USE eb = 8.10 in )


THICKNESS OF GUSSET PLATE tg = 1 in

WELD LENGTH AT BRACE L= 8.00 in

ANALYSIS
2b= 15.64 in, the interface dimention between gusset and column
2a= 17.24 in, the interface dimention between gusset and beam
Lg = 12.02 in, the average buckling length
W= 17.24 in, the Whitmore width

b= 7.82 in
a= 8.62 in > (eb + b) tanq - ec = 5.25 in, ( AISC Manual 13th Edition, Page 13-10)
[the Uniform Force Method may not apply]
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Typical Bracing Connection Capacity Based on AISC Manual 13th Edition (AISC 360-05)

DESIGN CRITERIA
For a new TYPICAL detail of bracing connection or existing bracing connection, the interface dimensions of a and b may
not satisfy the basic relationship of the original Uniform Force Method: a - b tanq = eb tanq - ec. This software can determine
gusset dimensions based on geometry and can check the gusset interface weld capacities with moment loads.

INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY

BRACE AXIAL LOAD AT SERVICE LEVEL T = 269.169 kips

(For seismic T = W0 x ASD / 1.7 suggested. CBC 2213.4.2)

ANGLE BETWEEN BRACE & COLUMN q= 36 0

ANGLE BTW BRACE & GUSSET EDGE f= 34 0


BRACE SECTION (Tube or Pipe) => HSS8X8X5/8
Tube A rmin t h
16.40 2.98 0.63 8.00

COLUMN SECTION => W12X96

ORIENTATION = x-x , ec = 4.00 in

BEAM SECTION => W16X67
ORIENTATION = x-x , eb = 8.10 in
THE CONNECTION DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.
( 1" Gusset Plate with 5/8" Fillet Weld, 4 leg x 8" Length at Brace,
and 2 leg x 16" at Column Interface, 2 leg x 18" at Beam Interface. )

ANALYSIS
DETERMINE BEST FILLET WELD SIZE PER BRACE THICKNESS (AISC 360-05 J2.2b)
w= 0.625 in > wMIN = 0.25 in
( USE w = 0.625 in ) < wMAX = (f 0.6 Fu t) / (f 0.707 FEXX) = (0.75 x 0.6 x 58 ksi) t / (0.75 x 0.707 x 70 ksi)
5/8 [Satisfactory] = 1.1795 t = 0.74 in

DETERMINE REQUIRED WELD LENGTH AT BRACE (AISC 360-05 J2.4 )

L = W T / [(4) (0.6) FEXX (0.707 w)]
= (2.0) (269.17) / [(4) (0.6) (70) (0.707 x 5/8)] = 7.25 in ( USE L = 8.00 in )
8
DETERMINE REQUIRED THICKNESS OF GUSSET PLATE PER T t,rup,brace ABOVE (AISC 360-05 Tab. J2.4)
tg = 1 in ( USE tg = 1 in )

DETERMINE GUSSET DIMENSIONS BASED ON GEOMETRY

Lg = 12.0 in 2b= 15.6 in 2a= 17.2 in

DETERMINE CONNECTION INTERFACE FORCES ( AISC Manual 13th Edition, Page 13-10)
b= 7.82 in
a= 8.62 in > (eb + b) tanq - ec = 7.57 in
[The original Uniform Force Method may not apply]
K = eb tanq - ec = 1.88 in
D = tan2q + (a / b)2 = 1.74233
K' = a ( tanq + a / b) = 15.759
aIdeal = (K' tanq + K (a / b)2 ) / D = 7.89 in
bIdeal = (aIdeal - K) / tanq = 8.26 in
r = [(eb + bIdeal)2 + (ec + aIdeal)2] 0.5 = 20.22 in
Vc = (bIdeal / r) T = 109.9 kips


Hc = (ec / r) T = 53.2 kips

Mc = Hc [ bIdeal - b ] = 1.9 ft-kips
Vb = (eb / r) T = 107.8 kips
Hb = (aIdeal / r) T = 105.0 kips
Mb = Vb [ aIdeal - a ] = -6.6 ft-kips

 
CHECK WELD CAPACITY AT INTERFACES (AISC 360-05 J2.4 )
fVc = Vc / (4 b 0.707 w) = 7.95 ksi
 (cont'd)
fHc = Hc / (4 b 0.707 w) = 3.85 ksi
fMc = 3 Mc / (4 b2 0.707 w) = 0.65 ksi
fVb = VB / (4 a 0.707 w) = 7.08 ksi
fHb = HB / (4 a 0.707 w) = 6.89 ksi
fMb = 3 Mb / (4 a2 0.707 w) = 1.81 ksi
W = 2.0
fv,c = [(fvc)2 + (fHc+ fMc)2] 0.5 = 9.14 ksi < 0.6 FEXX / W = 21.00 ksi [Satisfactory]
fv,b = [(fvb)2 + (fHb + fMb)2] 0.5 = 11.21 ksi < 0.6 FEXX / W = 21.00 ksi [Satisfactory]

CHECK SHEAR RUPTURE CAPACITY OF SLOTTED BRACE (AISC 360-05 J4.2)

Rn,rup,brace/ W =(0.6Fu)Anu / W = 348 kips > T
[Satisfactory]
Where Fu = 58 ksi ( AISC Manual 13th Edition, Pg. 2-39)
Anu = 4 t L = 4 x 0.625 x 8 = 20.00 in2
W = 2.0

CHECK SHEAR RUPTURE CAPACITY OF GUSSET PLATE (AISC 360-05 J4.2)

Rn,rup,gusset/ W = (0.6Fu)Anv / W = 278.4 kips > T [Satisfactory]
Where Fu = 58 ksi (A36 Steel)
Anv = 2 tg L = 2 x 1 x 8 = 16.00 in2
W = 2.0

CHECK TENSION CAPACITY AT SLOTTED BRACE (AISC 360-05 J4.1)

R t R n/ W = R t Fu A e/ W = 353.29 kips > T [Satisfactory]
Where W = 2
Fu = 58 ksi ( AISC Manual 13th Edition, Pg. 2-335)
x = 3 h / 8 = 3.00 , for Tube (HSS Specification 2.1-4)
D / p = 2.55 , for Pipe (HSS Specification 2.1-3)
U = MIN( 1 - x / L , 0.9 ) = 0.63 ,(AISC Tab D3.1)
An = Ag - 2 (tg + 1/8) t = 14.99 in2
Ae = U An = 9.37 in2
Rt = 1.3 (AISC 341-05 6.2)
Try Cover Plate 3/4 x 7 , at Each Sides.

Region x 0.5 An xA
HSS 3.00 7.50 22.49 x = 45.46 / 12.75 = 3.57
Cover Plate 4.38 5.25 22.97 U = MIN( 1 - x / L , 0.9 ) = 0.55
S 12.75 45.46 An = 14.99 + 10.50 = 25.49 in2
Ae = U An = 14.13 in2
Thus,Rt Rn/ W = Rt Fu Ae/ W = 532.66 kips > T [Satisfactory]

CHECK GUSSET BLOCK SHEAR CAPACITY (AISC 360-05 J4.3)

Rn,guss/ W = Min [0.6FuAnv , 0.6FyAgv] / W + UbsFuAnt/ W = 278.4 + UbsFuAnt/ W
> T= 269.2 [Satisfactory]
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Seismic Design for Special Concentrically Braced Frames Based on CBC 07 & AISC 341-05

INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY

BRACE SECTION (Tube or Pipe) => HSS8X8X5/8 Tube A rmin t h

BRACE AXIAL LOAD AT SERVICE LEVEL D= 10 kips 16.40 2.98 0.63 8.00
L= 10 kips
SEISMIC AXIAL LOAD (ASCE 7-05 12.4.2.1) QE = 190 kips
SEISMIC PARAMETER (ASCE 7-05 11.4.4) SDS = 0.877
REDUNDANCY FACTOR (ASCE 7-05 12.3.4) r= 1

UNBRACED LENGTH OF THE BRACE L= 20 ft

ANGLE BETWEEN BRACE & COLUMN q= 36 0
ANGLE BTW BRACE & GUSSET EDGE f= 34 0


COLUMN SECTION ec = 4 in
BEAM SECTION eb = 8.1 in

LENGTH OF END BRACE TO JUNCTION Lg = 12.0234 in

LENGTH OF GUSSET TO COLUMN 2b= 15.6 in
LENGTH OF GUSSET TO BEAM 2a= 17.2 in
THE WHITMORE WIDTH W = 17.2 in

CBC 07 Chapter A (DSA or OSHPD) APPLY? == > Yes 

( 1 in Gusset Plate with 8 in Length, 4 leg, 5/8" Fillet Weld at Brace.)

(Fill 3000 psi Solid Cement Grout in All Tube Bracings.)
THE BRACE DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.

ANALYSIS
CHECK LIMITING WIDTH THICKNESS RATIO FOR COMPRESSION ELEMENT, LOCAL BUCKLING (AISC 341-05 Tab. I-8-1)
D / t = 0.044 Es / Fy = 27.74 , for Pipe [Satisfactory]
> Actual
h / t = 0.64 (Es / Fy)0.5 = 16.07 , for Tube (AISC 360-05, B4.2.d)
Where Es = 29000 ksi
Fy = 46 ksi

CHECK LIMITING SLENDERNESS RATIO FOR V OR INVERTED-V CONFIGURATIONS (AISC 341-05 Sec. 13.2a)
4.0 (Es / Fy)0.5 = 100.4 > KL/r= 80.4 [Satisfactory]
Where K = 1.0

DETERMINE FACTORED DESIGN LOADS (CBC 07 1605.2 & ASCE 7-05 12.4.2.3)
Put = 0.9D - rQE - 0.2SDSD = -182.75 kips (Tension)
Puc = 1.2D + L + rQE + 0.2SDSD = 213.75 kips (Compression, Governs)

CHECK DESIGN STRENGTH IN COMPRESSION (AISC 360-05 E3)

fcPn = fcAgFcr = 439.36 kips > Puc [Satisfactory]

Where fc = 0.9 (0.658(Fy/Fe) )Fy = 29.77 kis, for lc ≤ 4.71

Fcr = {
Fe = p E / (KL / r) =
2 2
44.2369 ksi 0.877 Fe = N/A kis, for lc > 4.71
lc = (KL / r) (Fy / E)0.5 = 3.20

DETERMINE CONNECTION DESIGN FORCE (AISC 341-05 Sec. 13.3a)

Put = MIN(RyFyAg , Pmax) = 403.75 kips (Tension)
Where Ry = 1.4 (AISC 341-05 Tab. I-6-1)
Pmax = 403.75 kips, (the estimated maximum earthquake force, that can be transferred
to the brace by the system.)

DETERMINE BEST FILLET WELD SIZE (AISC 360-05 Sec.J2.2b)

w= 5/8 in > wMIN = 0.25 in
( USE w = 0.625 in ) < wMAX = (f 0.6 Fu t) / (f 0.707 FEXX) = (0.75 x 0.6 x 58 ksi) t / (0.75 x 0.707 x 70 ksi)
[Satisfactory] = 1.1795 t = 0.74 in
 (cont'd)

DETERMINE REQUIRED WELD LENGTH (AISC 360-05 Sec.J2.4)

L = Put / [(4) f Fw (0.707 w)]
= 403.75 / [(4) 0.75 (0.6x70)(0.707x5/8)] = 7.25 in
( USE 8 in ) 8
CHECK SHEAR RUPTURE CAPACITY OF SLOTED BRACE
(AISC 360-05 Sec.J4.2)
fPn = f(0.6Fu)Anu = 522.00 kips > Put
Where f = 0.75 [Satisfactory]
Fu = 58 ksi (AISC 13th Tab.2-3)
Anu = 4 t L = 4 x 0.625 x 8 = 20.00 in2

DETERMINE REQUIRED THICKNESS OF GUSSET PLATE (AISC 360-05 Tab. J2.4)

tg = 1 in ( USE 1 in ) 1

CHECK SHEAR RUPTURE CAPACITY OF GUSSET PLATE (AISC 360-05 Sec.J4.2)

fPn = f(0.6Fu)Anv = 417.60 kips > Put [Satisfactory]
Where f = 0.75
Fu = 58 ksi (A36 Steel)
Anv = 2 tg L = 2 x 1 x 8 = 16.00 in2

CHECK GUSSET BLOCK SHEAR CAPACITY (AISC 360-05 J4.3) GUSSET COMPRESSION CAPACITY (AISC 341-05 13.3c)
fRn = f(0.6Fu)Anv + fFyAgt = 417.60 + fFyAgt fcPn = fcFcrLwtg = 489.68 kips < 1.1 Ry Pn
> Put = 403.75 Where fc = 0.9 [Unsatisfactory]
[Satisfactory] K = 1.2 (SEAOC Vol.3 page 40)
rg = tg / (12)0.5 = 0.29 in
CHECK GUSSET TENSION YIELDING CAPACITY (AISC 360-05 D2 a) K Lg / rg < 200 [Satisfactory]
ftPn = ftFyLwtg = 558.50 kips > Put lc = (KLg / rg) (Fy / E)0.5 = 1.761
Where ft = 0.9 [Satisfactory] Fe = 114.578 ksi (AISC 360-05 Sec.E3)
Fy = 36 ksi (plate value) Fcr = 31.5638 ksi (AISC 360-05 Sec.E3)
Lw = W= 17.2 in (Gusset Stiffer Reqd, or Increase tg.)

CHECK SHEAR LAG FRACTURE OF BRACE (AISC 360-05 D.2 b)

fPn = f Rt Fu Ae = 529.94 kips > Put [Satisfactory]
Where f = 0.75
Fu = 58 ksi (AISC 13th Tab.2-3)
x = 3 h / 8 = 3.00 , for Tube (HSS Specification 2.1-4)
D / p = 2.55 , for Pipe (HSS Specification 2.1-3)
U = MIN( 1 - x / L , 0.9 ) = 0.63 ,(AISC 360-05 Tab. D3.1.)
An = Ag - 2 (tg + 1/8) t = 14.99 in2
Ae = U An = 9.37 in2
Rt = 1.3 (AISC 341-05 6.2)
Try Cover Plate 3/4 x 7 , at Each Sides.

Region x 0.5 An xA
HSS 3.00 7.50 22.49 x = 45.46 / 12.75 = 3.57
Cover Plate 4.38 5.25 22.97 U = MIN( 1 - x / L , 0.9 ) = 0.55
S 12.75 45.46 An = 14.99 + 10.50 = 25.49
Ae = U An = 14.13 in2
Thus, fPn = f Rt Fu Ae = 798.99 kips > Put [Satisfactory]
Where Fu = 58 ksi (plate value)

Technical References:
1. AISC 341-05: "Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings", American Institute of Steel Construction, Nov. 16, 2005.
2. AISC 360-05: "Specification for Structural Steel Buildings", American Institute of Steel Construction, March 9, 2005.
3. SEAOC: "2000 IBC Structural/Seismic Design Manual - Volume 3", International Code Council, 2003.
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Seismic Design for Special Concentrically Braced Frames Based on CBC 07 & AISC 341-05

INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY

BEAM SECTION = > W14X455 => A d tw bf tf Sx
BEAM DISTRIBUTED SERVICE LOADS D = 0.24 kips / ft 134 19.0 2.02 16.80 3.21 756
L= 0.5 kips / ft Ix rx ry Zx k
BEAM LENGTH L= 26 ft 7190 7.33 4.37 936 3.81
TOP FLANGE CONTINUOUSLY BRACED ? 0 No
BEAM YIELD STRESS Fy = 50 ksi THE BEAM DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.
TOP STORY ? (0=No, 1=Yes) 1 Yes

DETERMINE FACTORED AXIAL LOAD ON THE BEAM (AISC 341-05 13.4a)

Pu = 0.5 (RyFyAg + 0.3fcPn) cos a = 0.00 (AISC 341-05 13.4a Exception apply)
Where Ry = 1.4 (see brace sheet)
o
a = 49.46
Fy = 46 ksi (see brace sheet)
Ag = 16.40 in2 (see brace sheet)
f c Pn = 439.36 kips (see brace sheet)

CHECK LOCAL BUCKLING LIMITATION (AISC 341-05 Tab. I-8-1)

bf / (2tf ) = 2.62 < 0.3 (Es / Fy)0.5 = 7.22 [Satisfactory]
Where Es = 29000 ksi
3.14(Es/Fy)0.5(1-1.54Pu/fbPy) = 75.62 , for Pu/fbPy ≤ 0.125
h / tw = 5.63 <
(Es/Fy)0.5Max[1.49 , 1.12 (2.33-Pu/fbPy)] = N/A , for Pu/fbPy > 0.125
[Satisfactory] Where fb = 0.9 , Py = FyA = 6700 kips

DETERMINE UNBALANCED VERTICAL FORCE ON BEAM (AISC 341-05 13.4a)

Qb = (RyFyAg - 0.3fcPn) sin a = 0.00 (Sec. 13.4a Exception apply)

DETERMINE FACTORED MOMENT ON THE BEAM (CBC 07 1605.2 & ASCE 7-05 12.4.2.3)
Mnt = (1.2D + L) L2/ 8 + Qb l/ 4 = 66.59 ft-kips

DETERMINE UNBALANCED SEGMENT LENGTH ABOUT X - AND Y - AXES

Lx = 26 ft
Ly = 13 ft ( AISC Seismic Sec.13.4a ,lateral support at the intersection of chevron braces required.)

CHECK COMPRESSION CAPACITY (AISC 360-05 E3)

fcPn = fcFcrA = 5280.91 kips > Pu [Satisfactory]
Where fc = 0.9
K = 1.0
MAX(KLx/rx, KLy/ry) = 42.59 < 200 [Satisfactory]
lc = (KL / r) (Fy / E)0.5 = 1.769
Fe = p2 E / (KL / r)2 = 157.766 ksi (AISC 360-05 E3)
Fcr = 43.79 ksi (AISC 360-05 E3)

DETERMINE FLEXURAL DESIGN STRENGTH (AISC-AISC 360-05 F1)

Lb = 13.00 ft
Lp = 1.76 ry (E / Fyf)0.5 = 15.44 ft

2
E Jc  0.7 F y S x h 0 
L r  1.95 r ts 1 1 6.76
 E   179.42 ft
0.7 F y S x h0  Jc 

Mp = Fy Zx = 3900.0 ft-kips

2
C b 2E Jc  L b 
F cr  1 0.078    748.74 ksi
S x h 0  r ts 
2
 Lb 
 
 r ts 

Where rts =[( Iy Cw)0.5/ Sx]0.5 = 5.17 Iy G J Cw

c= 1.00 2560 11200 395 160000
h0 = d - t f = 15.79 in
Cb = 1.30 , (AISC 360-05 F1)
 (cont'd)

Mp = 3900 ft-kips, for Lb @ [0 , Lp]

Mn = MIN{Cb [Mp - (Mp - 0.75 Fy Sx) (Lb - Lp) / (Lr - Lp)] , Mp} = N/A ft-kips, for Lb @ (Lp , Lr]
MIN(Fcr Sx , Mp) = N/A ft-kips, for Lb @ (Lr , Larger)

f b Mn = 0.9 Mn = 3510 ft-kips

CHECK FLEXURAL CAPACITY (AISC 360-05 C2.1b)

Mu = B1Mnt = 66.59 ft-kips < fbMnx = 3510 ft-kips
Where Pe1 = p2EsIx / (KLx)2 = 21141 kips [Satisfactory]
Cm = 1.0 (AISC 360-05 C2.1b)
a= 1.0
B1 = MAX[ Cm/(1 - a Pu/Pe1) , 1.0] = 1.000

CHECK INTERACTION CAPACITY (AISC 360-05 H1.1)

For Pu/fcPn≥0.2, Pu / fcPn + 8 / 9 (Mux / fbMnx) = N/A
< 1 [Satisfactory]
For Pu/fcPn<0.2, Pu / (2fcPn) + Mux / fbMnx = 0.02
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Seismic Design for Special Concentrically Braced Frames Based on CBC 07 & AISC 341-05

INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY

COLUMN SECTION = > W8X40 => A d tw bf tf Sx
COLUMN AXIAL SERVICE LOADS D= 22 kips 11.7 8.3 0.36 8.07 0.56 35.5
L= 29 kips Ix rx ry Zx k
COLUMN AXIAL LOAD AT HORIZ. SEISMIC QE = 18 kips, (ASCE 7-05 12.4.2.1) 146 3.53 2.05 40 0.95
UNBRACED COLUMN LENGTH L= 14 ft
COLUMN YIELD STRESS (36 or 50) Fy = 50 ksi THE COLUMN DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.

DETERMINE FACTORED DESIGN LOADS (CBC 07 1605.2 & ASCE 7-05 12.4.2.3)
Put = 0.9D - rQE - 0.2SDSD = -2 kips (Tension)
Puc = 1.2D + L + rQE + 0.2SDSD = 77 kips (Compression, Governs)
Where r= 1

CHECK LOCAL BUCKLING LIMITATION (AISC 341-05 Tab. I-8-1)

bf / (2tf ) = 7.21 < 0.3 (Es / Fy)0.5 = 7.22 [Satisfactory]
Where Es = 29000 ksi
3.14(Es/Fy)0.5(1-1.54Pu/fbPy) = N/A , for Pu/fbPy < 0.125
h / tw = 17.62 <
(Es/Fy)0.5Max[1.49 , 1.12 (2.33-Pu/fbPy)] = 58.89 , for Pu/fbPy > 0.125
[Satisfactory] Where fc = 0.9
Py = FyA = 585 kips

CHECK COMPRESSION CAPACITY (AISC 360-05 E3)

fcPn = fcFcrA = 321.98 kips > Pu [Satisfactory]
Where fc = 0.9
K = 1.0
MAX(KLx/rx, KLy/ry) = 82.01 < 200 [Satisfactory]
lc = (KL / r) (Fy / E)
0.5
= 3.405 (AISC 360-05 E2-4, Pg 6-47)
Fe = p2 E / (KL / r)2 = 42.5574 ksi (AISC 360-05 E3)
Fcr = 30.58 ksi (AISC 360-05 E3)

CHECK AMPLIFIED SEISMIC LOAD EFFECTS FOR Pu / f Pn > 0.4 (AISC 341-05 8.3)
Puc / f Pn = 0.24 < 0.4 [Amplified Seismic Load Do Not Need to Checke]
Puc = 1.2D + L + W0QE + 0.2SDSD = 95 kips < fcPn [Satisfactory]
Where W0 = 2
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JOB NO. : DATE : REVIEW BY :
Seismic Design for Special Concentrically Braced Frames Based on CBC 07 & AISC 341-05

INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY

COLUMN SECTION = > HSS8X8X5/8 = > Tube A rmin t h
COLUMN AXIAL SERVICE LOADS D= 22 kips 16.40 2.98 0.63 8.00
L= 29 kips
COLUMN AXIAL LOAD AT HORIZ. SEISMIC QE = 18 kips, (ASCE 7-05 12.4.2.1)
UNBRACED COLUMN LENGTH L= 14 ft
COLUMN YIELD STRESS (42 or 46) Fy = 46 ksi THE COLUMN DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.

ANALYSIS

CHECK LIMITING WIDTH THICKNESS RATIO FOR COMPRESSION ELEMENT, LOCAL BUCKLING (AISC 341-05 02 Tab. I-8-1)
D / t = 0.044 Es / Fy = 27.74 , for Pipe [Satisfactory]
> Actual
h / t = 0.64 (Es / Fy) 0.5
= 16.07 , for Tube (AISC 360-05, B4.2.d)
Where Es = 29000 ksi

DETERMINE FACTORED DESIGN LOADS (CBC 07 1605.2 & ASCE 7-05 12.4.2.3)
Put = 0.9D - rQE - 0.2SDSD = -2 kips (Tension)
Puc = 1.2D + L + rQE + 0.2SDSD = 77 kips (Compression, Governs)
Where r= 1

CHECK COMPRESSION CAPACITY (AISC 360-05 E3)

fcPn = fcFcrA = 548.56 kips > Pu [Satisfactory]
Where fc = 0.9
K = 1.0
MAX(KLx/rx, KLy/ry) = 56.31 < 200
[Satisfactory]
lc = (KL / r) (Fy / E)0.5 = 2.243 (AISC 360-05 E2-4, Pg 6-47)
Fe = p E / (KL / r) =
2 2
90.2793 ksi (AISC 360-05 E3)
Fcr = 37.17 ksi (AISC 360-05 E3)

CHECK AMPLIFIED SEISMIC LOAD EFFECTS FOR Pu / f Pn > 0.4 (AISC 341-05 8.3)
Puc / f Pn = 0.14 < 0.4 [Amplified Seismic Load Do Not Need to Checke]
Puc = 1.2D + L + W0QE + 0.2SDSD = 95 kips < fcPn [Satisfactory]
Where W0 = 2