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Codes & Connection Design: Presented by Colin Keierleber, PH.D., P.E. Design Data
Codes & Connection Design: Presented by Colin Keierleber, PH.D., P.E. Design Data
Presented by
Colin Keierleber, Ph.D., P.E.
Design Data
Session Outline
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Session Outline
*PR 19130
Moment Connections
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Why do I get “Member moment strength exceeded”
when my % of maximum allowable moment is set at
85% in setup?
– This occurs for bolted moment connections because a
portion of the beam section was removed for the flange
holes. This reduces the moment capacity of the beam.
Vertical Braces
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What is the Uniform Force Method?
– A procedure used to distribute the forces in a beam-
column-vertical brace joint.
– The procedure allows you to select the geometry of the
connection so that no moments exist at the interfaces.
– In SDS/2, we develop the geometry of the connection
based on necessary clearances and setup and then
evaluate the connection as though it is an existing
connection (pg 13-10 of the 14th edition). This typically
means there is a moment at the gusset-column interface
and/or the gusset-beam interface.
Vertical Braces
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Uniform Force Method
– As part of the procedure, loads must be transferred to the
beam connection.
– SDS/2 only transfers the loads if it increases the load on
the beam connection.
Vertical Braces
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Uniform Force Method
Vertical Braces
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Special Case 2
*PR 27169
Vertical Braces
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Why doesn't SDS/2 combine gusset and beam
connections in all cases?
– Maximum spacing requirements of J3.5:
– (a) For painted members or unpainted members not
subject to corrosion, the spacing shall not exceed 24 times
the thickness of the thinner part or 12 in. (305 mm).
– (b) For unpainted members of weathering steel subject to
atmospheric corrosion, the spacing shall not exceed 14
times the thickness of the thinner part or 7 in. (180 mm).
– *PR 26877
Vertical Braces
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Why don't 3/4” bolts fit on my double angle brace? They fit
on a single angle brace . . .
– Shear tabs
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Load calcs 264 and 265
– Clip angles and end plates
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Load calcs 174 and 176
– Horizontal braces
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Load calcs 175, 185, and 359
– Vertical braces
New Member Edit Field
Vertical brace Shear tab
New Member Edit Field
New Member Edit Field
Connection Design Locks
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Changing connection types
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User Defined connections
Changing Connection Types
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Only auto standard connections change to plain end
when failed
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The system will not change the type of a connection
if it has locked variables
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Common lockables are copied over if the user
changes the connection type
User Defined Connections
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Changes made in User Defined Connection Edit will
be reflected on the members that have that user
defined connection
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. . . unless the connection field was previously
changed in member edit.
User Defined Connections
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Save as User Defined