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Steel connections
Results
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Connection name : MEP_BCF_DG16_EU_1 1/4_PL_4B_1B1 1/2

Connection ID : 1
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Family: Beam - Column flange (BCF)

Type: Moment end plate
Description: Knee Conn.-K1
Design code: AISC 360-05 LRFD, AISC 341-05 LRFD

DEMANDS
Beam Right beam Left beam Column Panel
Description Ru Pu Mu PufTop PufBot PufTop PufBot Pu Vu Load type
[kN] [kN] [kN*m] [kN] [kN] [kN] [kN] [kN] [kN]
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DL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Design
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PERMISSIBLE VALUES
Requirement Value Allowable values Sta.
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Extended end plate
Weld type Fillet Requires full penetration weld
Bolt grade N A490 SC, A325 SC, F1852 SC, F2280 SC
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Protected zone from column face = 825 mm

GEOMETRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Dimensions Unit Value Min. value Max. value Sta. References
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Extended end plate
End plate stiffener thickness [mm] 22.00 21.35 -- DG4 Eq. 3.15,
AISC 358 Eq. 6.9-13,
Eq. 6.9-14
tsmin = max(twb*(Fyb/Fys), (hst/0.56)*(Fys/E)1/2)
= max(20[mm]*(344.736[N/mm2]/344.736[N/mm2]), (288[mm]/0.56)*(344.736[N/mm2]/2.00E+05[N/mm2])1/2)
= 21.355[mm] DG4 Eq. 3.15,
AISC 358 Eq. 6.9-13,
Eq. 6.9-14

Vertical edge distance [mm] 72.00 63.00 152.40 Sec. J3.5

Lemin = edmin + C2
= 63[mm] + 0[mm]
= 63[mm] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

Lemax = min(12*tp, 6 [in])

= min(12*45[mm], 6 [in])
= 152.4[mm] Sec. J3.5

Horizontal edge distance [mm] 200.00 63.00 152.40 Sec. J3.5

Lemin = edmin + C2
= 63[mm] + 0[mm]
= 63[mm] Tables J3.4,
 J3.5

Lemax = min(12*tp, 6 [in])

= min(12*45[mm], 6 [in])
= 152.4[mm] Sec. J3.5

Vertical bolt spacing (external flange) [mm] 144.00 96.00 -- Sec. J3.3
smin = 8/3*d
= 8/3*36[mm]
= 96[mm] Sec. J3.3

Vertical bolt spacing (internal flange) [mm] 144.00 96.00 -- Sec. J3.3
smin = 8/3*d
= 8/3*36[mm]
= 96[mm] Sec. J3.3

Horizontal center-to-center spacing (gage) [mm] 144.00 152.84 275.00 Sec. J3.3,
DG4 Sec. 2.4,
DG4 Sec. 2.1,
2.4,
DG16 Sec. 2.5
gmin = Max(8/3*d, 2*k1c + 2*d, twb + 2*w + dh)
= Max(8/3*36[mm], 2*0[mm] + 2*36[mm], 20[mm] + 2*47.625[mm] + 37.588[mm])
= 152.838[mm] Sec. J3.3,
DG4 Sec. 2.4

gmax = bfb
= 275[mm] DG4 Sec. 2.1,
2.4,
DG16 Sec. 2.5

Outer bolt distance (external flange) [mm] 72.00 55.05 -- DG4 Sec. 2.1
d< = 1 [in] ® 36[mm]<
= 1 [in] ® False

pfmin = d + 3/4 [in]

= 36[mm] + 3/4 [in]
= 55.05[mm] DG4 Sec. 2.1

Inner bolt distance (external flange) [mm] 72.00 55.05 -- DG4 Sec. 2.1
d< = 1 [in] ® 36[mm]<
= 1 [in] ® False

pfmin = d + 3/4 [in]

= 36[mm] + 3/4 [in]
= 55.05[mm] DG4 Sec. 2.1

Outer bolt distance (internal flange) [mm] 72.00 55.05 -- DG4 Sec. 2.1
d< = 1 [in] ® 36[mm]<
= 1 [in] ® False

pfmin = d + 3/4 [in]

= 36[mm] + 3/4 [in]
= 55.05[mm] DG4 Sec. 2.1

Inner bolt distance (internal flange) [mm] 72.00 55.05 -- DG4 Sec. 2.1
d< = 1 [in] ® 36[mm]<
= 1 [in] ® False

pfmin = d + 3/4 [in]

= 36[mm] + 3/4 [in]
= 55.05[mm] DG4 Sec. 2.1

Bolt diameter [mm] 36.00 -- 38.10 DG4 Sec. 1.1

dbmax = 1.5 [in] DG4 Sec. 1.1

- Use CJP weld for the end plate stiffener

Beam
Weld size (external flange) [1/16in] 30 5 -- table J2.4
wmin = wmin
= 0.007938 table J2.4

Weld size (internal flange) [1/16in] 30 5 -- table J2.4

wmin = wmin
= 0.007938 table J2.4

Web [1/16in] 30 5 -- table J2.4

wmin = wmin
= 0.007938 table J2.4

Support
Horizontal edge distance [mm] 228.00 63.00 152.40 Sec. J3.5
Lemin = edmin + C2
= 63[mm] + 0[mm]
= 63[mm] Tables J3.4,
J3.5

Lemax = min(12*tp, 6 [in])

= min(12*50[mm], 6 [in])
= 152.4[mm] Sec. J3.5

Transverse stiffeners
Length [mm] 600.00 300.00 600.00 Sec. J10.8
lsmin = (dc - 2*tcf)/2
= (700[mm] - 2*50[mm])/2
= 300[mm] Sec. J10.8

lsmax = dc - 2*tcf
= 700[mm] - 2*50[mm]
= 600[mm] Sec. J10.8

Width [mm] 300.00 166.33 -- Sec. J10.8

bsmin = b/3 - tw/2
= 544[mm]/3 - 30[mm]/2
= 166.333[mm] Sec. J10.8

Weld size [1/16in] 12 8 -- DG 13 Eq. 4.3-6

wmin = (0.943*Fys*tp)/FEXX
= (0.943*344.736[N/mm2]*20[mm])/482.631[N/mm2]
= 13.471[mm] DG 13 Eq. 4.3-6

Doublers
Recommended thickness for beveling and welding [mm] 5.00 10.13 -- Sec. G2.1,
DG 13 Eq. 4.4-4
h = dc - 2*k
= 700[mm] - 2*50[mm]
= 600[mm] Sec. G2.1

tmin = h/(1.1*(5*E/Fy)1/2)
= 600[mm]/(1.1*(5*2.00E+05[N/mm2]/344.736[N/mm2])1/2)
= 10.129[mm] Sec. G2.1

tmin = k - tf - re
= 50[mm] - 50[mm] - 3.175[mm]
= -3.175[mm] DG 13 Eq. 4.4-4

SEISMIC PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (ANSI/AISC 358-05)

Beam
Beam depth [mm] 1060.00 469.90 914.40
Flange thickness [mm] 30.00 0.00 25.40
Flange width [mm] 275.00 196.85 311.15
Minimum span-to-depth ratio 7.00 5.00 --
Support
Support depth [mm] 700.00 -- 1060.00
Extended end plate
 Thickness [mm] 45.00 19.05 63.50
Width [mm] 544.00 275.00 300.40
Horizontal center-to-center spacing (gage) [mm] 144.00 127.00 152.40
Distance from bolt centerline to nearer tension flan... [mm] 72.00 55.05 50.80
Vertical center-to-center spacing (pitch) [mm] 144.00 2.44 95.25
WARNINGS
- Bolt gage and bolt horizontal edge distance produce unsuitable geometry.
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PLATE / COLUMN BEHAVIOR

End plate behaviour (external flange)
Thick plate behavior controlled by no prying bolt rupture
End plate behaviour (internal flange)
Thick plate behavior controlled by no prying bolt rupture
Column flange behavior (external flange)
Thick plate behavior controlled by no prying bolt rupture
Column flange behavior (internal flange)
Thick plate behavior controlled by no prying bolt rupture

DESIGN CHECK
Verification Unit Capacity Demand Ctrl EQ Ratio References
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Moment end plate (external flange)
Flexural yielding [KN*m] 9842.28 0.00 DL 0.00 DG4 Table 3.3,
AISC 358 Table 6.4,
AISC 358 Eq. 6.9-8,
DG4 Sec. 2.2.3
s = 0.5*(bp*g)1/2
= 0.5*(300.4[mm]*144[mm])1/2
= 103.992[mm] DG4 Table 3.1,
AISC 358 Table 6.2

pfi = min(pfi, s)
= min(72[mm], 103.992[mm])
= 72[mm] DG4 Table 3.1,
AISC 358 Table 6.2

de< = s ® 72[mm]<
= 103.992[mm] ® True

Yp = bp/2*(h1*(1/(2*de)) + h2*(1/pf0) + h3*(1/pfi) + h4*(1/s)) + 2/g*(h1*(de + pb/4) + h2*(pf0 + 3*pb/4) + h3*(pfi + pb/4) + h4*(s + 3*pb/4) + pb2)
+g
= 300.4[mm]/2*(1261[mm]*(1/(2*72[mm])) + 1117[mm]*(1/72[mm]) + 943[mm]*(1/72[mm]) + 799[mm]*(1/
103.992[mm])) + 2/144[mm]*(1261[mm]*(72[mm] + 144[mm]/4) + 1117[mm]*(72[mm] + 3*144[mm]/4) +
943[mm]*(72[mm] + 144[mm]/4) + 799[mm]*(103.992[mm] + 3*144[mm]/4) + 144[mm]2) + 144[mm]
= 15649.73[mm] DG4 Table 3.3,
AISC 358 Table 6.4

Mn = Fyp*Yp*tp2
= 344.736[N/mm2]*15649.73[mm]*45[mm]2
= 10924.93[kN*m] AISC 358 Eq. 6.9-8,
DG4 Sec. 2.2.3

fMn = (fd*Mn)/1.11
= (1*10924.93[kN*m])/1.11
= 9842.28[kN*m] AISC 358 Eq. 6.9-8,
DG4 Sec. 2.2.3

No prying bolt moment strength [KN*m] 5855.12 0.00 DL 0.00 DG4 Eq. 3.8,
DG4 Eq. 3.7
Mnp = 2*Pt*(h1 + h2 + h3 + h4)
= 2*789.526[kN]*(1261[mm] + 1117[mm] + 943[mm] + 799[mm])
= 6505.69[kN*m] DG4 Eq. 3.8

fMn = f*Mnp
= 0.9*6505.69[kN*m]
= 5855.12[kN*m] DG4 Eq. 3.7

Bolts shear [KN] 3031.78 2036.06 DL 0.67 Tables (7-1..14),

 AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-1
fRn = f*Fnv*Ab
= 0.9*413.685[N/mm2]*1017.88[mm2]
= 378.972[kN] Eq. J3-1

fRn = C*fRn
= 8*378.972[kN]
= 3031.78[kN] Tables (7-1..14)

Cpr = Min((Fy + Fu)/(2*Fy), 1.2)

= Min((344.736[N/mm2] + 448.157[N/mm2])/(2*344.736[N/mm2]), 1.2)
= 1.15 AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-2

Mpr = Cpr*Ry*Fy*Ze
= 1.15*1.1*344.736[N/mm2]*1.38E+07[mm3]
= 6018.93[kN*m] AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-1

Vp = 2*Mpr/L' + Vg
= 2*6018.93[kN*m]/5912.34[mm] + 0[kN]
= 2036.06[kN] FEMA-350 p. 3-8

Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 11726.85 2036.06 DL 0.17 Eq. J3-6,
AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-1
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 72[mm] - 37.588[mm]/2)
= 53.206[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 144[mm] - 37.588[mm])
= 106.413[mm] Sec. J3.10

fRn = f*(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc

= 0.9*(min(1.2*53.206[mm], 2.4*36[mm]) + min(1.2*106.413[mm], 2.4*36[mm])*(4 - 1))*45[mm]*448.157[N/mm2]*2
= 11726.85[kN] Eq. J3-6

Cpr = Min((Fy + Fu)/(2*Fy), 1.2)

= Min((344.736[N/mm2] + 448.157[N/mm2])/(2*344.736[N/mm2]), 1.2)
= 1.15 AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-2

Mpr = Cpr*Ry*Fy*Ze
= 1.15*1.1*344.736[N/mm2]*1.38E+07[mm3]
= 6018.93[kN*m] AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-1

Vp = 2*Mpr/L' + Vg
= 2*6018.93[kN*m]/5912.34[mm] + 0[kN]
= 2036.06[kN] FEMA-350 p. 3-8

Moment end plate (internal flange)

Flexural yielding [KN*m] 9842.28 7126.20 DL 0.72 DG4 Table 3.3,
AISC 358 Table 6.4,
AISC 358 Eq. 6.9-8,
DG4 Sec. 2.2.3
s = 0.5*(bp*g)1/2
= 0.5*(300.4[mm]*144[mm])1/2
= 103.992[mm] DG4 Table 3.1,
AISC 358 Table 6.2

pfi = min(pfi, s)
= min(72[mm], 103.992[mm])
= 72[mm] DG4 Table 3.1,
AISC 358 Table 6.2

de< = s ® 72[mm]<
= 103.992[mm] ® True

Yp = bp/2*(h1*(1/(2*de)) + h2*(1/pf0) + h3*(1/pfi) + h4*(1/s)) + 2/g*(h1*(de + pb/4) + h2*(pf0 + 3*pb/4) + h3*(pfi + pb/4) + h4*(s + 3*pb/4) + pb2)
+g
= 300.4[mm]/2*(1261[mm]*(1/(2*72[mm])) + 1117[mm]*(1/72[mm]) + 943[mm]*(1/72[mm]) + 799[mm]*(1/
 103.992[mm])) + 2/144[mm]*(1261[mm]*(72[mm] + 144[mm]/4) + 1117[mm]*(72[mm] + 3*144[mm]/4) +
943[mm]*(72[mm] + 144[mm]/4) + 799[mm]*(103.992[mm] + 3*144[mm]/4) + 144[mm]2) + 144[mm]
= 15649.73[mm] DG4 Table 3.3,
AISC 358 Table 6.4

Mn = Fyp*Yp*tp2
= 344.736[N/mm2]*15649.73[mm]*45[mm]2
= 10924.93[kN*m] AISC 358 Eq. 6.9-8,
DG4 Sec. 2.2.3

fMn = (fd*Mn)/1.11
= (1*10924.93[kN*m])/1.11
= 9842.28[kN*m] AISC 358 Eq. 6.9-8,
DG4 Sec. 2.2.3

No prying bolt moment strength [KN*m] 5855.12 7126.20 DL 1.22 DG4 Eq. 3.8,
DG4 Eq. 3.7
Mnp = 2*Pt*(h1 + h2 + h3 + h4)
= 2*789.526[kN]*(1261[mm] + 1117[mm] + 943[mm] + 799[mm])
= 6505.69[kN*m] DG4 Eq. 3.8

fMn = f*Mnp
= 0.9*6505.69[kN*m]
= 5855.12[kN*m] DG4 Eq. 3.7

Bolts shear [KN] 3031.78 0.00 DL 0.00 Tables (7-1..14)

fRn = f*Fnv*Ab
= 0.9*413.685[N/mm2]*1017.88[mm2]
= 378.972[kN] Eq. J3-1

fRn = C*fRn
= 8*378.972[kN]
= 3031.78[kN] Tables (7-1..14)

Bolt bearing under shear load [KN] 11726.85 2036.06 DL 0.17 Eq. J3-6,
AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-1
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 72[mm] - 37.588[mm]/2)
= 53.206[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 144[mm] - 37.588[mm])
= 106.413[mm] Sec. J3.10

fRn = f*(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc

= 0.9*(min(1.2*53.206[mm], 2.4*36[mm]) + min(1.2*106.413[mm], 2.4*36[mm])*(4 - 1))*45[mm]*448.157[N/mm2]*2
= 11726.85[kN] Eq. J3-6

Cpr = Min((Fy + Fu)/(2*Fy), 1.2)

= Min((344.736[N/mm2] + 448.157[N/mm2])/(2*344.736[N/mm2]), 1.2)
= 1.15 AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-2

Mpr = Cpr*Ry*Fy*Ze
= 1.15*1.1*344.736[N/mm2]*1.38E+07[mm3]
= 6018.93[kN*m] AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-1

Vp = 2*Mpr/L' + Vg
= 2*6018.93[kN*m]/5912.34[mm] + 0[kN]
= 2036.06[kN] FEMA-350 p. 3-8

Beam
Web weld shear strength [KN] 10030.45 2036.06 DL 0.20 Eq. J2-4,
AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-1
Fw = 0.6*FEXX
= 0.6*551.578[N/mm2]
= 330.947[N/mm2] Sec. J2.4

Aw = (2)1/2/2*D/16 [in]*L
 = (2)1/2/2*30/16 [in]*500[mm]
= 16837.98[mm2] Sec. J2.4

fRn = 2 * (f*Fw*Aw)
= 2 * (0.9*330.947[N/mm2]*16837.98[mm2])
= 10030.45[kN] Eq. J2-4

Cpr = Min((Fy + Fu)/(2*Fy), 1.2)

= Min((344.736[N/mm2] + 448.157[N/mm2])/(2*344.736[N/mm2]), 1.2)
= 1.15 AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-2

Mpr = Cpr*Ry*Fy*Ze
= 1.15*1.1*344.736[N/mm2]*1.38E+07[mm3]
= 6018.93[kN*m] AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-1

Vp = 2*Mpr/L' + Vg
= 2*6018.93[kN*m]/5912.34[mm] + 0[kN]
= 2036.06[kN] FEMA-350 p. 3-8

Web weld strength to reach yield stress [KN/m] 30091.35 6894.72 DL 0.23 Eq. J2-4,
Eq. J4-1
LoadAngleFactor = 1 + 0.5*(sin(q))1.5
= 1 + 0.5*(sin(1.571))1.5
= 1.5 p. 8-9

Fw = 0.6*FEXX*LoadAngleFactor
= 0.6*551.578[N/mm2]*1.5
= 496.42[N/mm2] Sec. J2.5

fRw = 2 * (f*Fw*(2)1/2/2*D/16 [in])

= 2 * (0.9*496.42[N/mm2]*(2)1/2/2*30/16 [in])
= 30.091[kN/mm] Eq. J2-4

fRn = f*Fy*tw
= 1*344.736[N/mm2]*20[mm]
= 6.895[kN/mm] Eq. J4-1

Shear yielding [KN] 4385.04 2036.06 DL 0.46 Eq. J4-3,

AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-1
Ag = Lp*tp
= 1060[mm]*20[mm]
= 21200[mm2] Sec. D3-1

fRn = f*0.60*Fy*Ag
= 1*0.60*344.736[N/mm2]*21200[mm2]
= 4385.04[kN] Eq. J4-3

Cpr = Min((Fy + Fu)/(2*Fy), 1.2)

= Min((344.736[N/mm2] + 448.157[N/mm2])/(2*344.736[N/mm2]), 1.2)
= 1.15 AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-2

Mpr = Cpr*Ry*Fy*Ze
= 1.15*1.1*344.736[N/mm2]*1.38E+07[mm3]
= 6018.93[kN*m] AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-1

Vp = 2*Mpr/L' + Vg
= 2*6018.93[kN*m]/5912.34[mm] + 0[kN]
= 2036.06[kN] FEMA-350 p. 3-8

Support
Flexural yielding (external flange) [KN*m] 16916.15 0.00 DL 0.00 AISC 358 Eq. 6.9-20,
DG4 Sec. 2.2.3
s = 0.5*(bp*g)1/2
= 0.5*(600[mm]*144[mm])1/2
= 146.969[mm] DG4 Table 3.1,
AISC 358 Table 6.2

c = pf0 + pfi + tbf

 = 72[mm] + 72[mm] + 30[mm]
= 174[mm] DG4 Table 3.4,
AISC 358 Table 6.5

psi = min(psi, s)
= min(77[mm], 146.969[mm])
= 77[mm] DG4 Table 3.1,
AISC 358 Table 6.2

s> = Lev ® 146.969[mm]>

= 72[mm] ® True

Yc = bcf/2*(h1*(1/(2*Lev)) + h2*(1/ps0) + h3*(1/psi) + h4*(1/s)) + 2/g*(h1*(Lev + pb/4) + h2*(ps0 + 3*pb/4) + h3*(psi + pb/4) + h4*(s + 3*pb/4) +
p b2) + g
= 600[mm]/2*(1261[mm]*(1/(2*72[mm])) + 1117[mm]*(1/77[mm]) + 943[mm]*(1/77[mm]) + 799[mm]*(1/
146.969[mm])) + 2/144[mm]*(1261[mm]*(72[mm] + 144[mm]/4) + 1117[mm]*(77[mm] + 3*144[mm]/4) +
943[mm]*(77[mm] + 144[mm]/4) + 799[mm]*(146.969[mm] + 3*144[mm]/4) + 144[mm]2) + 144[mm]
= 21787.02[mm] DG4 Table 3.5,
AISC 358 Table 6.6

Mn = Fyc*Yc*tcf2
= 344.736[N/mm2]*21787.02[mm]*50[mm]2
= 18776.93[kN*m] AISC 358 Eq. 6.9-20,
DG4 Sec. 2.2.3

fMn = (fd*Mn)/1.11
= (1*18776.93[kN*m])/1.11
= 16916.15[kN*m] AISC 358 Eq. 6.9-20,
DG4 Sec. 2.2.3

Support bolt bearing (external flange) [KN] 13029.84 2036.06 DL 0.16 Eq. J3-6,
AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-1
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 72[mm] - 37.588[mm]/2)
= 53.206[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 144[mm] - 37.588[mm])
= 106.413[mm] Sec. J3.10

fRn = f*(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc

= 0.9*(min(1.2*53.206[mm], 2.4*36[mm]) + min(1.2*106.413[mm], 2.4*36[mm])*(4 - 1))*50[mm]*448.157[N/mm2]*2
= 13029.84[kN] Eq. J3-6

Cpr = Min((Fy + Fu)/(2*Fy), 1.2)

= Min((344.736[N/mm2] + 448.157[N/mm2])/(2*344.736[N/mm2]), 1.2)
= 1.15 AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-2

Mpr = Cpr*Ry*Fy*Ze
= 1.15*1.1*344.736[N/mm2]*1.38E+07[mm3]
= 6018.93[kN*m] AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-1

Vp = 2*Mpr/L' + Vg
= 2*6018.93[kN*m]/5912.34[mm] + 0[kN]
= 2036.06[kN] FEMA-350 p. 3-8

Flexural yielding (internal flange) [KN*m] 17894.40 7126.20 DL 0.40 AISC 358 Eq. 6.9-20,
DG4 Sec. 2.2.3
s = 0.5*(bp*g)1/2
= 0.5*(600[mm]*144[mm])1/2
= 146.969[mm] DG4 Table 3.1,
AISC 358 Table 6.2

c = pf0 + pfi + tbf

= 72[mm] + 72[mm] + 30[mm]
= 174[mm] DG4 Table 3.4,
AISC 358 Table 6.5
 psi = min(psi, s)
= min(77[mm], 146.969[mm])
= 77[mm] DG4 Table 3.1,
AISC 358 Table 6.2

Yc = bcf/2*(h1*(1/s) + h2*(1/ps0) + h3*(1/psi) + h4*(1/s)) + 2/g*(h1*(s + pb/4) + h2*(ps0 + 3*pb/4) + h3*(psi + pb/4) + h4*(s + 3*pb/4) + pb2) + g
= 600[mm]/2*(1261[mm]*(1/146.969[mm]) + 1117[mm]*(1/77[mm]) + 943[mm]*(1/77[mm]) + 799[mm]*(1/
146.969[mm])) + 2/144[mm]*(1261[mm]*(146.969[mm] + 144[mm]/4) + 1117[mm]*(77[mm] + 3*
144[mm]/4) + 943[mm]*(77[mm] + 144[mm]/4) + 799[mm]*(146.969[mm] + 3*144[mm]/4) +
144[mm]2) + 144[mm]
= 23046.94[mm] DG4 Table 3.5,
AISC 358 Table 6.6

Mn = Fyc*Yc*tcf2
= 344.736[N/mm2]*23046.94[mm]*50[mm]2
= 19862.78[kN*m] AISC 358 Eq. 6.9-20,
DG4 Sec. 2.2.3

fMn = (fd*Mn)/1.11
= (1*19862.78[kN*m])/1.11
= 17894.4[kN*m] AISC 358 Eq. 6.9-20,
DG4 Sec. 2.2.3

Support bolt bearing (internal flange) [KN] 13939.47 2036.06 DL 0.15 Eq. J3-6,
AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-1
Lc-end = Max(0.0, Le - dh/2)
= Max(0.0, 144[mm] - 37.588[mm]/2)
= 125.206[mm] Sec. J3.10

Lc-spa = Max(0.0, s - dh)

= Max(0.0, 144[mm] - 37.588[mm])
= 106.413[mm] Sec. J3.10

fRn = f*(min(k1*Lc-end, k2*d) + min(k1*Lc-spa, k2*d)*(n - 1))*tp*Fu*nc

= 0.9*(min(1.2*125.206[mm], 2.4*36[mm]) + min(1.2*106.413[mm], 2.4*36[mm])*(4 - 1))*50[mm]*448.157[N/mm2]*2
= 13939.47[kN] Eq. J3-6

Cpr = Min((Fy + Fu)/(2*Fy), 1.2)

= Min((344.736[N/mm2] + 448.157[N/mm2])/(2*344.736[N/mm2]), 1.2)
= 1.15 AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-2

Mpr = Cpr*Ry*Fy*Ze
= 1.15*1.1*344.736[N/mm2]*1.38E+07[mm3]
= 6018.93[kN*m] AISC 358 Eq. 2.4.3-1

Vp = 2*Mpr/L' + Vg
= 2*6018.93[kN*m]/5912.34[mm] + 0[kN]
= 2036.06[kN] FEMA-350 p. 3-8

Transverse stiffeners - bottom

Yielding strength due to axial load [KN] 3786.58 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. D2-1
Ag = 2 * ((bs - clip)*tp)
= 2 * ((300[mm] - 25.4[mm])*20[mm])
= 10984[mm2] Sec. D3.1

fRn = f*Fy*Ag
= 1*344.736[N/mm2]*10984[mm2]
= 3786.58[kN] Eq. D2-1

Compression [KN] 2712.39 0.00 DL 0.00 Sec. J4.4

r = tp/(12)1/2
= 20[mm]/(12)1/2
= 5.774[mm] Sec. E2

Ag = Lp*tp
= 274.6[mm]*20[mm]
 = 5492[mm2] Sec. D3-1

K*L/r>25 ® 0.65*600[mm]/5.774[mm]>25 ® True

Fe = π2*E/(K*L/r)2
= π2*2.00E+05[N/mm2]/(0.65*600[mm]/5.774[mm])2
= 432.478[N/mm2] Eq. E3-4

Fe> = 0.44*Q*Fy ® 432.478[N/mm2]>

= 0.44*1*344.736[N/mm2] ® True

Fcr = 0.658(Q*Fy/Fe)*Fy
= 0.658(1*344.736[N/mm2]/432.478[N/mm2])*344.736[N/mm2]
= 246.94[N/mm2] Eq. E7-2

fPn = 2 * (f*Fcr*Ag)
= 2 * (1*246.94[N/mm2]*5492[mm2])
= 2712.39[kN] Sec. J4.4

Flange weld capacity [KN] 4961.61 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. J2-4

L = bst - clip - w
= 280[mm] - 25.4[mm] - 19.05[mm]
= 235.55[mm] Comm. J10.8

LoadAngleFactor = 1 + 0.5*(sin(q))1.5
= 1 + 0.5*(sin(1.571))1.5
= 1.5 p. 8-9

Fw = 0.6*FEXX*LoadAngleFactor
= 0.6*482.631[N/mm2]*1.5
= 434.367[N/mm2] Sec. J2.5

Aw = (2)1/2/2*D/16 [in]*L
= (2)1/2/2*12/16 [in]*235.55[mm]
= 3172.95[mm2] Sec. J2.4

fRn = 4 * (f*Fw*Aw)
= 4 * (0.9*434.367[N/mm2]*3172.95[mm2])
= 4961.61[kN] Eq. J2-4

Web weld capacity [KN] 7177.19 0.00 DL 0.00 Eq. J2-4

L = l - 2.0*clip - 2.0*w
= 600[mm] - 2.0*25.4[mm] - 2.0*19.05[mm]
= 511.1[mm] Comm. J10.8

Fw = 0.6*FEXX
= 0.6*482.631[N/mm2]
= 289.578[N/mm2] Sec. J2.4

Aw = (2)1/2/2*D/16 [in]*L
= (2)1/2/2*12/16 [in]*511.1[mm]
= 6884.71[mm2] Sec. J2.4

fRn = 4 * (f*Fw*Aw)
= 4 * (0.9*289.578[N/mm2]*6884.71[mm2])
= 7177.19[kN] Eq. J2-4

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Global critical strength ratio 1.22
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NOTATION
Ab: Nominal bolt area
Ag: Gross area
A w: Effective area of the weld
b: Plate, connector or member width
bcf: Width of column flange
bfb: Beam flange breadth
bp: Plate width
b s: Transverse stiffener width
bsmin: Minimum transverse stiffener width
bst: Contact length between transverse stiffener and support flange
N: Bearing length
C: Bolt group coefficient
C2: Edge distance increment
c: Vertical bolt spacing
Cpr: Factor to account for the peak connection strength
clip: Transverse stiffener corner clip dimension
d: Nominal bolt diameter
dbmax: Maximum bolt diameter
de: Distance from the first bolt row to the top plate edge
dh: Nominal hole dimension
d: Beam depth
d c: Column 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
Fnv: Nominal shear stress
Fu: Specified minimum tensile strength
F w: Nominal strength of the weld metal per unit area
F y: Specified minimum yield stress
Fyb: Specified minimum yield stress of beam, plate or branch material
Fyc: Specified minimum yield stress of column material
Fyp: Specified minimum yield stress of plate
Fys: Specified minimum yield stress of stiffener material
Fyw: Specified minimum yield stress of web
g: Transversal gage between bolts
gmax: Maximum bolt gage
gmin: Minimum bolt gage
h: Clear distance between flanges
h1: Distance from the centerline of a compression flange to the tension side inner bolt rows
h1: Distance from the centerline of the beam compression flange to the centerline of the 1 tension bolt row
h2: Distance from the centerline of the beam compression flange to the centerline of the 2 tension bolt row
h3: Distance from the centerline of the beam compression flange to the centerline of the 3 tension bolt row
h4: Distance from the centerline of the beam compression flange to the centerline of the 4 tension bolt row
hst: Stiffener height
HasPlateThickBehaviour: The plate has thick behavior
IsBeamReaction: Is beam reaction
IsMemberEnd: Is member end
K: Effective length factor
k1: Bearing factor
k1c: Distance from column web centerline to flange toe of fillet
k2: Bearing factor
k: Distance from outer face of flange to the web toe of fillet
k: Outside corner radius
l: Length
L: Length
L': Length between plastic hinges
Lc-end: Clear distance
Le: Edge distance
Lemax: Maximum edge distance
Lemin: Minimum edge distance
Lev: Vertical edge distance
Lp: Plate length
lsmin: Stiffener minimum length
L: Length of weld
LoadAngleFactor: Load angle factor
Mn: Nominal moment
Mnp: No prying moment
Mpl: End plate or column flange flexural strength
Mpr: Probable maximum moment at plastic hinge
edmin: Minimum edge distance
n: Bolts rows number
N: Bearing length
n c: Number of bolt columns
pb: Pitch between the inner and the outer row of bolts
pf0: Distance from the inside of a beam tension flange to the nearest outside bolt row
pfi: Distance from the inside of a beam tension flange to the nearest inside bolt row
pfmin: Minimum distance from the inside of a beam tension flange to the nearest inside bolt row
ps0: Distance from the outside face of column stiffener to the nearest outside bolt row
psi: Distance from the inside face of column stiffener to the nearest inside bolt row
P t: Bolt tensile strength
f: Design factors
fb: Design factor for bending
fd: Design factor for ductile limit states
fMn: Design or allowable strength
fPn: Design or allowable strength
fRn: Design or allowable strength
fRn: Design or allowable strength per unit length
fRndp: Doubler plate design or allowable strength
fRw: Fillet weld capacity per unit length
Q: Prying action coefficient
r: Radius of gyration
re: Permissible encroachment
Ry: Ratio of the expected yield stress to the specified minimum yield stress
s: Distance from the most inside or outside tension bolt row to the edge of a yield line
smin: Minimum spacing
s: Longitudinal bolt spacing
Lc-spa: Distance between adjacent holes edges
tp: Thickness of the connected material
tbf: Thickness of the flange
tcf: Thickness of the column flange
t f: Thickness of the loaded flange
tmin: Minimum thickness
tp: Plate thickness
tsmin: Minimum plate stiffener thickness
t w: Web thickness
twb: Thickness of beam web
q: Load angle
Vg: Gravity shear
Vp: Shear at plastic hinge
wmin: Minimum weld size required
wmin: Minimum weld size required
w: Weld size
Y c: Column yield line mechanism parameter
Yp: Yield line mechanism parameter
Ze: Section effective plastic modulus
lsmax: Stiffener maximum length