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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 dimentio
not satisfy the basic relationship of the Uniform Force Method: a - b tanq = eb tanq - ec. This software
gusset dimentions based on gemoetry and can check the gusset interface weld capacities with momen

INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY

BRACE AXIAL LOAD AT SERVICE LEVEL T = 373.218 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) => HSS7X7X1/2

Tube A rmin t h
11.60 2.63 0.47 7.00

COLUMN SECTION => W12X96

ORIENTATION = x-x , ec = 4 in

BEAM SECTION => W16X67

ORIENTATION = x-x , eb = 8.1 in

( 1/2" Gusset Plate with 1/4" Fillet Weld, 4 leg x 26" Length at Brace,
and 2 leg x 30" at Column Interface, 2 leg x 31" at Beam Interface. )

ANALYSIS
DETERMINE BEST FILLET WELD SIZE PER BRACE THICKNESS (AISC 360-05 J2.2b)
> wMIN = 0.1875 in
w= 1/4 in
< wMAX = 0.3125 in

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

L = W T / [(4) (0.6) FEXX (0.707 w)]
= (2.0) (373.22) / [(4) (0.6) (70) (0.707 x 1/4)] = 25.14
DETERMINE REQUIRED THICKNESS OF GUSSET PLATE PER Tt,rup,brace ABOVE (AISC 360-05 Tab
tg = 1/2 in ( USE tg =

DETERMINE GUSSET DIMENTIONS BASED ON GEOMETRY

Lg = 18.6 in 2b= 30.3 in 2a=

DETERMINE CONNECTION INTERFACE FORCES ( AISC Manual 13th Edition, Page 13-10)
b= 15.14 in
a= 15.50 in > (eb + b) tanq - ec =
[the Uniform Force Method not apply]
K = eb tanq - ec = 1.88 in
D = tan q + (a / b) =
2 2
1.57612
K' = a ( tanq + a / b) = 27.125
aIdeal = (K' tanq + K (a / b)2 ) / D = 13.76 in
bIdeal = (aIdeal - K) / tanq = 16.34 in
r = [(eb + bIdeal)2 + (ec + aIdeal)2] 0.5 = 30.21 in
Vc = (bIdeal / r) T = 201.9 kips
Hc = (ec / r) T = 49.4 kips
Mc = Hc [ bIdeal - b ] = 5.0 ft-kips
Vb = (eb / r) T = 100.1 kips
Hb = (aIdeal / r) T = 170.0 kips
Mb = Vb [ aIdeal - a ] = -14.5 ft-kips

CHECK WELD CAPACITY AT INTERFACES (AISC 360-05 J2.4 )

fVc = Vc / (4 b 0.707 w) = 18.87 ksi
 fHc = Hc / (4 b 0.707 w) = 4.62 ksi
fMc = 3 Mc / (4 b 0.707 w) =
2
1.10 ksi
fVb = VB / (4 a 0.707 w) = 9.13 ksi
fHb = HB / (4 a 0.707 w) = 15.51 ksi
fMb = 3 Mb / (4 a2 0.707 w) = 3.08 ksi
W = 2.0
fv,c = [(fvc) + (fHc+ fMc)2] 0.5 =
2
19.71 ksi < 0.6 FEXX / W =
fv,b = [(fvb)2 + (fHb + fMb)2] 0.5 = 20.71 ksi < 0.6 FEXX / W =

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

Rn,rup,brace/ W =(0.6Fu)Anu / W = 841.464 kips > T
[Satisfactory]
Where Fu = 58 ksi ( AISC Manual 13th Edition, Pg. 2-39)
Anu = 4 t L = 4 x 0.465 x 26 = 48.36 in2
W = 2.0

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

Rn,rup,gusset/ W = (0.6Fu)Anv / W = 452.4 kips > T
Where Fu = 58 ksi (A36 Steel)
Anv = 2 tg L = 2 x 0.5 x 26 = 26.00 in2
W = 2.0

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

Rn/ W = Fu Ae/ W = 287.28 kips < T [Cover Plate Required]
Where W = 2
Fu = 58 ksi ( AISC Manual 13th Edition, Pg. 2-335)
x = 3 h / 8 = 2.63 , for Tube (HSS Spectification 2.1-4)
D / p = 2.23 , for Pipe (HSS Spectification 2.1-3)
U = MIN( 1 - x / L , 0.9 ) = 0.90 ,(AISC Tab D3.1)
An = Ag - 2 (tg + 1/8) t = 11.02 in2
Ae = U An = 9.91 in2

Try Cover Plate 3/4 x 6 , at Each Sides.

Region x 0.5 An xA
HSS 2.63 5.51 14.46
Cover Plate 3.88 4.50 17.44
S 10.01 31.90
 Thus, Rn/ W = Fu Ae/ W = 509.38 kips > T [Satisfactory]

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

Rn,guss/ W = Min [0.6FuAnv , 0.6FyAgv] / W + UbsFuAnt/ W =
>
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ection, the interface dimentions of a and b may

eb tanq - ec. This software can determine
weld capacities with moment loads.

THE CONNECTION DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.

360-05 J2.2b)

[Satisfactory]

in ( USE L = 26 in )
26
 e
ABOVE (AISC 360-05 Tab. J2.4)

1/ 2 in )

31.0 in

Edition, Page 13-10)

12.88 in
thod not apply]
 (cont'd)

0.6 FEXX / W = 21.00 ksi [Satisfactory]

0.6 FEXX / W = 21.00 ksi [Satisfactory]

Edition, Pg. 2-39)

[Satisfactory]

[Cover Plate Required]

Edition, Pg. 2-335)

Spectification 2.1-4)
Spectification 2.1-3)
,(AISC Tab D3.1)

x = 31.90 / 10.01 = 3.19

U = MIN( 1 - x / L , 0.9 ) = 0.88
An = 11.02 + 9.00 = 20.02 in2
 Ae = U An = 17.56 in2
[Satisfactory]

452.4 + UbsFuAnt/ W
T= 373.2 [Satisfactory]
 Daniel PROJECT :
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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 = 7.00 in )

b
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/ 2 in

WELD LENGTH AT BRACE L= 26 in

ANALYSIS
2b= 30.27 in, the interface dimention between gusset and column
2a= 30.99 in, the interface dimention between gusset and beam
Lg = 18.61 in, the average buckling length
W= 37.02 in, the Whitmore width

b= 15.14 in
a= 15.50 in > (eb + b) tanq - ec =10.57
[the Uniform Force Method may not apply]
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 PROJECT :
CLIENT :
JOB NO. : DATE :
Seismic Design for Special Concentrically Braced Frames Based on IBC 06 & AISC 341-0

INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY

BRACE SECTION (Tube or Pipe) => HSS7X7X1/2

BRACE AXIAL LOAD AT SERVICE LEVEL D= 10 kips

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
f=

b
ANGLE BTW BRACE & GUSSET EDGE 34 0
COLUMN SECTION ec = 4 in
BEAM SECTION eb = 8.1 in

LENGTH OF END BRACE TO JUNCTION Lg = 18.6093 in

LENGTH OF GUSSET TO COLUMN 2b= 30.3 in
LENGTH OF GUSSET TO BEAM 2a= 31.0 in
THE WHITMORE WIDTH W= 37.0 in

( 1/2 in Gusset Plate with 26 in Length, 4 leg, 1/4" Fillet Weld at Brace.)

THE BRACE DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.

ANALYSIS
CHECK LIMITING WIDTH THICKNESS RATIO FOR COMPRESSION ELEMENT, LOCAL BUCKLING
D / t = 0.044 Es / Fy = 27.74 , for Pipe
h / t = 0.64 (Es / Fy)0.5 = 16.07 , for Tube
Where Es = 29000 ksi
Fy = 46 ksi

CHECK LIMITING SLENDERNESS RATIO FOR V OR INVERTED-V CONFIGURATIONS (AISC 341-0

 4.0 (Es / Fy)0.5 = 100.4 > KL/r= 91.1 [Satisfactory]
Where K = 1.0

DETERMINE FACTORED DESIGN LOADS (IBC 06 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 = 274.78 kips > Puc [Satisfactory]

Where fc = 0.9
Fcr = {
Fe = p2 E / (KL / r)2 = 34.4836 ksi
lc = (KL / r) (Fy / E) 0.5
= 3.63

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
to the brace by the system.)

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

> wMIN = 0.1875 in
w= 1/4 in
< wMAX = 0.3125 in
[Satisfactory]
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)(0.707x1/4)] = 18.13 in
( USE 26 in )
CHECK SHEAR RUPTURE CAPACITY OF SLOTED BRACE
(AISC 360-05 Sec.J4.2)
fPn = f(0.6Fu)Anu = 1262.20 kips > Put
Where f = 0.75 [Satisfactory]
Fu = 58 ksi (AISC 13th Tab.2-3)
Anu = 4 t L = 4 x 0.465 x 26 = 48.36 in2

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

tg = 3/8 in ( USE 1/ 2 in )

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

fPn = f(0.6Fu)Anv = 678.60 kips > Put [Satisfactory]
Where f = 0.75
Fu = 58 ksi (A36 Steel)
Anv = 2 tg L = 2 x 1/2 x 26 = 26.00 in2

CHECK GUSSET BLOCK SHEAR CAPACITY (AISC 360-05 J4.3) GUSSET COMPRESSION
fRn = f(0.6Fu)Anv + fFyAgt = 678.60 + fFyAgt
> Put = 403.75
[Satisfactory]

CHECK GUSSET TENSION YIELDING CAPACITY (AISC 360-05 D2 a)

ftPn = ftFyLwtg = 599.76 kips > Put

Where ft = 0.9 [Satisfactory]

Fy = 36 ksi (plate value)
Lw = W= 37.0 in

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

fPn = f Rt Fu Ae = 560.20 kips > Put [Satisfactory]
Where f = 0.75
Fu = 58 ksi (AISC 13th Tab.2-3)
x = 3 h / 8 = 2.63 , for Tube (HSS Specification 2.1-4)
 D / p = 2.23 , for Pipe (HSS Specification 2.1-3)
U = MIN( 1 - x / L , 0.9 ) = 0.90 ,(AISC 360-05 Tab. D3.1.)
An = Ag - 2 (tg + 1/8) t = 11.02 in2
Ae = U An = 9.91 in2
Rt = 1.3 (AISC 341-05 6.2)
Try Cover Plate 3/4 x 6 , at Each Sides.

Region x 0.5 An xA
HSS 2.63 5.51 14.46
Cover Plate 3.88 4.50 17.44
S 10.01 31.90

Thus, fPn = f Rt Fu Ae = 993.30 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 Co
2. AISC 360-05: "Specification for Structural Steel Buildings", American Institute of Steel Construc
3. SEAOC: "2000 IBC Structural/Seismic Design Manual - Volume 3", International Code Council
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Tube A rmin t h

11.60 2.63 0.47 7.00

f
b

MENT, LOCAL BUCKLING (AISC 341-05 Tab. I-8-1)

[Satisfactory]
> Actual
(AISC 360-05, B4.2.d)

FIGURATIONS (AISC 341-05 Sec. 13.2a)

 [Satisfactory]

Compression, Governs)

[Satisfactory]
(0.658(Fy/Fe) )Fy = 26.32 kis, for lc ≤ 4.71
0.877 Fe = N/A kis, for lc > 4.71

imum earthquake force, that can be transferred

 (cont'd)

26

1/ 2

[Satisfactory]

GUSSET COMPRESSION CAPACITY (AISC 341-05 13.3c)

fcPn = fcFcrLwtg = 174.71 kips < 1.1 Put

Where fc = 0.9 [Unsatisfactory]

K = 1.2 (SEAOC Vol.3 page 40)
rg = tg / (12)0.5 = 0.14 in
K Lg / rg < 200 [Satisfactory]
lc = (KLg / rg) (Fy / E)0.5 = 5.451
Fe = 11.9573 ksi (AISC 360-05 Sec.E3)
Fcr = 10.4865 ksi (AISC 360-05 Sec.E3)
(Gusset Stiffer Reqd, or Increase tg.)

[Satisfactory]

Specification 2.1-4)
 Specification 2.1-3)
,(AISC 360-05 Tab. D3.1.)

x = 31.90 / 10.01 = 3.19

U = MIN( 1 - x / L , 0.9 ) = 0.88
An = 11.02 + 9.00 = 20.02
Ae = U An = 17.56 in2
[Satisfactory]

American Institute of Steel Construction, Nov. 16, 2005.

an Institute of Steel Construction, March 9, 2005.
, International Code Council, 2003.
 PROJECT :
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JOB NO. : DATE :
Seismic Design for Special Concentrically Braced Frames Based on IBC 06 & AISC 341-05

INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY

BEAM SECTION = > W14X455 =>
BEAM DISTRIBUTED SERVICE LOADS D = 0.24 kips / ft
L= 0.5 kips / ft
BEAM LENGTH L= 26 ft
TOP FLANGE CONTINUOUSLY BRACED ? 0 No
BEAM YIELD STRESS Fy = 50 ksi
TOP STORY ? (0=No, 1=Yes) 0 No

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

Pu = 0.5 (RyFyAg + 0.3fcPn) cos a = 269.58 kips
Where Ry = 1.4 (see brace sheet)
o
a = 49.46
Fy = 46 ksi (see brace sheet)
Ag = 11.60 in2 (see brace sheet)
f c Pn = 274.78 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) =
h / tw = 5.63 <
(Es/Fy)0.5Max[1.49 , 1.12 (2.33-Pu/fbPy)] =
[Satisfactory] Where fb = 0.9 , Py = FyA =

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

Qb = (RyFyAg - 0.3fcPn) sin a = 505.06 kips (Vertical)

DETERMINE FACTORED MOMENT ON THE BEAM (IBC 06 1605.2 & ASCE 7-05 12.4.2.3)
Mnt = (1.2D + L) L2/ 8 + Qb l/ 4 = 3349.46 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 c
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
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  
0.7 F y S x h0  E Jc 

Mp = Fy Zx = 3900.0 ft-kips

2
C bp 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

c= 1.00
h0 = d - tf = 15.79 in
Cb = 1.30 , (AISC 360-05 F1)
 Mp
Mn = MIN{Cb [Mp - (Mp - 0.75 Fy Sx) (Lb - Lp) / (Lr - Lp)] , Mp}
MIN(Fcr Sx , Mp)

fb M n = 0.9 Mn = 3510 ft-kips

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

Mu = B1Mnt = 3392.73 ft-kips <
Where Pe1 = p EsIx / (KLx) =
2 2
21141 kips [Satisfactory]
Cm = 1.0 (AISC 360-05 C2.1b)
a= 1.0
B1 = MAX[ Cm/(1 - a Pu/Pe1) , 1.0] = 1.013

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

For Pu/fcPn≥0.2, Pu / fcPn + 8 / 9 (Mux / fbMnx) = N/A
For Pu/fcPn<0.2, Pu / (2fcPn) + Mux / fbMnx = 0.99
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A d tw bf tf Sx
134 19.0 2.02 16.80 3.21 756
Ix rx ry Zx k
7190 7.33 4.37 936 3.81

THE BEAM DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.

[Satisfactory]

70.41 , for Pu/fbPy ≤ 0.125

2.33-Pu/fbPy)] = N/A , for Pu/fbPy > 0.125
, Py = FyA = 6700 kips

E 7-05 12.4.2.3)

pport at the intersection of chevron braces required.)

[Satisfactory]

[Satisfactory]

C 360-05 E3)

179.42 ft

Iy G J Cw
2560 11200 395 160000
 (cont'd)

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

/ (Lr - Lp)] , Mp} = N/A ft-kips, for Lb @ (Lp , Lr]

= N/A ft-kips, for Lb @ (Lr , Larger)

fbMnx = 3510 ft-kips

[Satisfactory]

< 1 [Satisfactory]
 PROJECT :
CLIENT :
JOB NO. : DATE :
Seismic Design for Special Concentrically Braced Frames Based on IBC 06 & AISC 341-05

INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY

COLUMN SECTION = > W8X40 =>
COLUMN AXIAL SERVICE LOADS D = 22 kips
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 (36 or 50) Fy = 50 ksi

DETERMINE FACTORED DESIGN LOADS (IBC 06 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) =
h / tw = 17.62 <
(Es/Fy)0.5Max[1.49 , 1.12 (2.33-Pu/fbPy)] =
[Satisfactory] Where fc = 0.9
Py = FyA = 585

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
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 C
Puc = 1.2D + L + W0QE + 0.2SDSD = 95 kips <
Where W0 = 2
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A d tw bf tf Sx
11.7 8.3 0.36 8.07 0.56 35.5
Ix rx ry Zx k
SCE 7-05 12.4.2.1) 146 3.53 2.05 40 0.95

THE COLUMN DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.

mpression, Governs)

[Satisfactory]

N/A , for Pu/fbPy < 0.125

.33-Pu/fbPy)] = 58.89 , for Pu/fbPy > 0.125

kips

[Satisfactory]

[Satisfactory]
60-05 E2-4, Pg 6-47)
C 360-05 E3)
mic Load Do Not Need to Checke]
f c Pn [Satisfactory]
 PROJECT :
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JOB NO. : DATE :
Seismic Design for Special Concentrically Braced Frames Based on IBC 06 & AISC 341-05

INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY

COLUMN SECTION = > HSS8X8X5/8 =>
COLUMN AXIAL SERVICE LOADS D = 22 kips
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

ANALYSIS

CHECK LIMITING WIDTH THICKNESS RATIO FOR COMPRESSION ELEMENT, LOCAL BUCKLING (A
D / t = 0.044 Es / Fy = 27.74 , for Pipe
h / t = 0.64 (Es / Fy)0.5 = 16.07 , for Tube
Where Es = 29000 ksi

DETERMINE FACTORED DESIGN LOADS (IBC 06 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 = p2 E / (KL / r)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 C
Puc = 1.2D + L + W0QE + 0.2SDSD = 95 kips <
Where W0 = 2
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on IBC 06 & AISC 341-05

Tube A rmin t h
16.40 2.98 0.58 8.00

SCE 7-05 12.4.2.1)

THE COLUMN DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.

MENT, LOCAL BUCKLING (AISC 341-05 02 Tab. I-8-1)

[Satisfactory]
> Actual
(AISC 360-05, B4.2.d)

mpression, Governs)

[Satisfactory]

60-05 E2-4, Pg 6-47)

C 360-05 E3)
mic Load Do Not Need to Checke]
f c Pn [Satisfactory]