Truss Design PDF

STEEL BUILDINGS IN EUROPE
Single-Storey Steel Buildings

Part 5: Detailed Design of Trusses
1 Main truss
2 Purlin truss
Note: the horizontal bracing is not displayed in this diagram but it is designed in such a way that
the purlins provide efficient lateral restraints to the main trusses.
Figure 2.2 Worked example - General layout of the roof
The roof is a symmetrical pitched roof; the slope on each side is 3%.
Each main truss has a span of 45,60 m and is simply supported at the tops of
the columns (there is no moment transmission between the truss and the
column).
General transverse stability of the building is provided by fixity of the columns

at ground level; longitudinal stability is provided by a system of roof bracings
and braced bays in the walls.
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1
3
7
6
2 5
1 Upper chord IPE 330 with horizontal web 5 Diagonals - Double angle
2 Lower chord IPE 330 with horizontal web 6 Secondary truss members
3 Post - Single angle L100x100x10 7 Sketch of the cross-section
4 Top of the column (IPE 450)
Figure 2.3 Worked example – View of truss
The truss is illustrated in Figure 2.3. The truss chords are parallel and are made
up of IPE 330 profiles with the webs horizontal. The diagonals are made of
twinned angles: two 120  120  12 angles for diagonals in tension under
gravity loads (in blue in the diagram above), two 150  150  15 angles for
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diagonals in compression under gravity loads (in red in the diagram above); the
posts are single angles 100  100  10.
Note that, in the central panels, secondary diagonals and posts are present.
They would generally be installed with one or other of the following
objectives:
 To permit application of a point load between main nodes, without causing
further bending in the upper chord
 To reduce buckling, in the plane of the truss of central members of the
upper chord.
In this example, the secondary trusses reduce the buckling length.
The pairs of angles which make up the section of a diagonal are joined by
battens, to ensure combined action with respect to buckling between the truss
nodes. To be efficient, battens must therefore prevent local slip of one angle in
relation to the other. See Section 4.1.3 for more information.
Each chord is fabricated in two pieces (see Figure 3.6). The diagonals and
posts are bolted at their two ends to vertical gusset plates, which are themselves
welded to the horizontal webs of the IPE 330 chords. Detailed diagrams of this
type of connection are given in Appendix A and in Sections 5.2 and 5.3.
The columns on which the truss is supported are IPE 450, for which the web is
perpendicular to the plane of the truss beam.
In order to illustrate all of the topics here, the truss beam in the worked
example is designed for two situations: a gravity load case and an uplift load
case. The loads correspond to the combination of actions, determined
according to EN 1990 for verification with respect to the ultimate limit state
(ULS).
182 kN 182 kN 182 kN

136 kN 136 kN
91 kN 91 kN
ULS combination n°1: Gravity loading

(without self-weight)
87 kN 87 kN
65,25 kN 87 kN 65,25 kN
43,50 kN 43,50 kN
ULS combination n°2: Uplift loading
Figure 2.4 Worked example – Load Combinations
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3 GLOBAL ANALYSIS
3.1 General
Section 1.1 describes the general behaviour of a truss. In reality, structures
deviate from this theoretical behaviour and their global analysis involves
consideration of the deviations. In particular, the deviations include the
occurrence of bending in the members, in addition to the axial forces. These
bending moments, known as “secondary moments”, can cause significant
additional stresses in the members which make up the truss.
The deviations in design take various forms:

 All the members which make up the structure are not usually articulated at
their original node and their end node. Truss chords, in particular, are
usually fabricated in one length only, over several truss purlins: the
continuous chord members are then connected rigidly to their original and
end nodes. Rotation of the nodes, resulting from general deformation of the
truss beam then causes bending moments in the rigidly connected members;
the more rigid the chord members, the bigger the moments (see
Section 3.4).
 The members are not always strictly aligned on their original and end
nodes. Bending moments which result from a misalignment of axes
increase in proportion to the size of the eccentricity and the stiffness of the
members. This phenomenon is illustrated in Section 3.6.
 Loads are not always strictly applied to the nodes and, if care is not taken to
introduce secondary members to triangulate the point of application of the
loads between nodes, this results in bending moments.
3.2 Modelling
Several questions arise in respect of the modelling of a truss.
It is always convenient to work on restricted models. For example, for a

standard building, it is common and usually justified to work with 2D models
(portal, wind girder, vertical bracing) rather than a unique and global 3D
model. A truss can even be modelled without its supporting columns when it is
articulated to the columns.
Nonetheless, it is important to note that:

 If separate models are used, it may be necessary, in order to verify the
resistance of certain elements, to combine the results of several analyses;
example: the upper chord of a truss also serves as chord of the wind girder.
 If a global 3D model is used, “parasitic” bending can be observed, which
often only creates an illusory precision of the structural behaviour process.
That is why 2D models are generally preferable.
In the worked example, where the truss is simply supported on the columns,
the design model chosen is that of the truss only.
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Once the scope of the model has been decided and adapted according to use to
be made of the results, it is important to consider the nature of the internal
connections. In current modelling of member structures, the selection is made
between “a pin-jointed member at a node” and a “member rigidly connected to
a node”; the possibility offered by EN 1993 to model connections as semi-rigid
is rarely used for truss structures.
For trusses, the model is commonly represented as either:

 Continuous chords (and therefore chord members rigidly connected at
both ends)
 Truss members (diagonals and verticals) pin jointed to the chords.
3.3 Modelling the worked example

In the worked example, the truss diagonals are pin jointed to the chords,
although the connections are carried out using high strength bolts suitable for
preloading with controlled tightening. This provides a rigid connection without
slack between the diagonal and the connection gusset plates. The connection
can be considered as pinned due to the fact that the vertical gusset plates are
welded in the middle of the horizontal, not very stiff, IPE 330 web.
The modelling is shown in Figure 3.1, with the numbering of the members.
Left part
Right part
Figure 3.1 Computer model
It is important for the model to be representative of the eccentricities which

exist in the real structure. They can have a significant effect, as illustrated in
Section 3.6.1.
It is also important that modelling of the loads is representative of the real

situation. In particular, the fact of applying to the truss nodes loads which, in
reality, are applied between nodes, risks leading to neglect of the bending with
quite significant outcomes.
The main results of the analysis are given in Figure 3.2 for the left part of the
truss.
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ULS Load combination n°1 (Gravity loading) – Axial force (N) in kN
ULS Load combination n°1 (Gravity loading) – Bending moment (M) in kNm
ULS Load combination n°2 (Uplift loading) – Axial force (N) in kN
ULS Load combination n°2 (Uplift loading) – Bending moment (M) in kNm
Figure 3.2 Worked example – Axial forces and bending moments
It is interesting to note the form of the moment diagrams in the member:

 In the chords and the diagonals, the self weight generates a bending
moment with a parabolic shape
 In the chords, continuous modelling (members rigidly connected at both
ends) leads to moments at the nodes.
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3.4 Simplified global analysis of the worked example

A triangulated beam, with a constant depth, can be equated to an I-beam. This
equivalence is possible and provides a good approximation, for example, for a
truss with parallel chords.
The global shear force Vglobal and the global bending moment Mglobal in the
equivalent beam vary very little along a panel and can be equated with the
mean values in the panel. Therefore the axial load can be assessed using the
following expressions (see Figure 3.3 for the notations):
Nch = ±Mglobal/h in the chords
Nd = ±Vglobal/cos θ in a diagonal
h θ
Figure 3.3 Truss with parallel chords - Notation
An estimate can also be made for the deflection of the truss beam by
calculating that for an equivalent beam, for the same loading. In order to do
this, the classic approach is to use elementary beam theory, giving the
equivalent beam a second moment of area equal to:
2
I   Ach,i d i2
i 1
where:
Ach,i is the section area of the chord i
di is the distance from the centroid of both chords to the centroid of the
chord i.
In order to take into account global shear deformations, not dealt with in
elementary formulae, a reduced modulus of elasticity is used. Global shear
deformations are not, in fact, negligible in the case of trusses, since they result
from a variation in length of the diagonals and posts. The value of the reduced
modulus of elasticity clearly varies depending on the geometry of the truss, the
section of the members, etc. For a truss beam with “well proportioned” parallel
chords, the reduced modulus of elasticity is about 160000 N/mm2 (instead of
210000 N/mm2).
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101 kN 158 202 202 202 158 101
4000
7100 7200 8500 8600 7100 7100
Truss (combination n°1), including self-weight

562
461 (616)
303 (405)
101 (135)
-101 (-135)
-303 (-405)
-461 (-616)
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Diagram of the global shear force V (kN)

In parentheses: values of Nd = V/cos
3273 3273
(818) (818)
5455 5455
(1364) 6320 (1364)
(1580)
Diagram of the global bending moment M (kNm)

In parentheses: values of Nch = M/h
Figure 3.4 Worked example – Approximate calculation
The values of the axial forces in the chords obtained by the simplified
approach, Mglobal/h, are shown in Figure 3.4. The values are very close to the
values obtained using structural analysis software (see Figure 3.2), for the
sections close to the applied loads. The small difference comes from the slope
(3%) of the chords of the truss in the worked example, not taken into account
in the hand calculation.
The values of the axial forces in the diagonals obtained by the simplified
approach, Vglobal/cos θ, are also very close to the values obtained using
software.
3.5 Secondary forces

3.5.1 Influence of chord rigidity
Chord members in trusses which are used in construction are rarely pinned at
the nodes and are more often rigidly connected; this means that members
connected to the same node have to keep their respective angles. During
deformation of the structure under load, the ends of the members all rotate at
the same angle around the node. In these conditions, bending loads (bending
moments and shear forces) called secondary forces are added to the axial loads
in the members calculated assuming the nodes are pinned (primary forces).
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It is routine in design to use continuous chord members and to pin the truss
members.
In fact, transforming pinned connections into rigid nodes hardly leads to any
modification to the axial forces in the members, because the shear transmitted
by the members has little influence on the equilibrium equation of nodal forces
and, on the other hand, bending of the member due to secondary bending
moments only causes a slight variation in the distance between the ends of this
member compared to the difference in length due to axial force.
Nevertheless, it is essential that the triangulated structures be designed properly

so that the members are adequately arranged to withstand bending stresses, but
not too slender so as to avoid buckling. Note that the greater the stiffness of the
chords (which are usually continuous), compared to the global stiffness of the
truss beam, the bigger the moments developed in the chords. For instance, for a
wind girder in a roof, the stiffness of the chords is relatively small and the
secondary moments remain small as well.
For a stocky truss, i.e. when the flexural stiffness of the individual chords is not
significantly lower than the global stiffness of the truss, it can be necessary to
take into account the secondary moments. Then the members and the
connections must be designed accordingly.
This phenomenon can be illustrated in the worked example by arranging the

IPE 330 sections as ‘standing up’ chord members, instead of being flat in the
initial design (Figure 3.5). The chords therefore bend in the vertical plane of
the truss member, mobilising their strong inertia. The calculation results
demonstrate well a significant increase in the secondary moments.
Figure 3.5 Options for the orientation of the chords
In the upper chord in a standing up IPE 300 section near the half-span, the
bending moment under gravity loads (ULS) is 28,5 kNm, compared to
2,7 kNm for the flat IPE 330 section.
Similarly, in the lower chord, the bending moment is 23,4 kNm, compared to
1,7 kNm.
The multiplier of the bending moments is 11 for the upper chord, and 14 for the
lower chord. This is comparable with the ratio of the inertia in an IPE 330
section (about 15).
3.5.2 Assumption of rigid connections

In another evaluation of the effect of member stiffness on the value of the
secondary moments, the truss in the example was recalculated by making all
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the internal connections rigid (diagonal and verticals fixed on their original end
nodes). The comparison is summarized in Table 3.1, where it can be seen that
the end moments are in the same range as the moments resulting from the self-
weight of the diagonals.
Table 3.1 Effect of rigid connection instead of pinned

Horizontal web Vertical web
End moment in a diagonal in tension 1,03 1,17
(Double angles 120 x12)
End moment in a diagonal in compression 1,30 2,35
(Double angles 150  15)
Moment resulting from the self-weight (for comparison) 1,36 1,36
Assumption of bi-hinged diagonals Acceptable Acceptable
Note: the bending moments are given in kNm.
3.6 Effect of clearance of deflection

When the connections between elements which make up a truss beam are
bolted connections, with bolts in shear (category A in EN 1993-1-8[2]), the
clearance introduced into these connections can have a significant effect on
displacement of the nodes.
In order to facilitate erection, the bolts are in fact inserted in holes which are
larger than the bolts themselves. For standard bolt sizes, holes more than 2 mm
bigger than the bolt are usually made (usually referred to as a 2mm clearance).
In order for a connection with clearance to transmit to the node the load
required by the attached member, the bolt must come into contact with one or
other of the connected parts: this is called often referred to as ‘taking up slack’.
For a connected tension member, this slack can be assimilated as an additional
extension that is added to the elastic elongation of the member in tension.
Likewise, for a connected compression member, the slack is assimilated as a
reduction in length that is added to the elastic shortening of the compressed
member.
The total slack in the many different connections of a truss structure can lead to
a significant increase in displacements, which can have various and more or
less serious consequences. Amongst these, note:
 In most of the cases, the visual effect is the worst consequence.
 Increased deflection can lead to a reduction of free height under the bottom
chord, which might prevent or upset the anticipated usage. For example, the
additional deflection of a truss holding doors suspended in a gable of an
aeroplane hangar could prevent the passage of the aeroplane.
 Increase in the deflection can result in reduction in the slope of the
supported roof and even, if the nominal slope were small, to a slope
inversion; a risk of water accumulation is therefore associated with an
inversion in pitch.
 If the truss structure is not a statically determinate system, this may lead to
unexpected internal forces.
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It is therefore essential, where truss structures are concerned, to control the

effect of connection slack on the displacements. In order to do this, it is often
necessary:
 either to limit slack in category A connections: drilling at +1 mm, even
+0,5 mm and using shear bolts on a smooth bolt shank (to limit the increase
in slack by deformation) of the threads and pieces; or
 to use ‘fit bolts’; or
 to use preloaded bolts (category C connections); or
 to use welded connections instead of bolted connections.
In cases where loading in the members does not result in reversal of axial
force, it is possible to calculate a value for the effect of slack in all the
connections. The following calculation illustrates this phenomenon for the
worked example.
Each of the chords, upper and lower, has a continuous connection with bolted
splice plates around the mid-span. In addition, the diagonals are connected by
bolting on gusset plates welded to the chords. Holes are 2 mm larger than the
bolt diameter.
Figure 3.6 Worked example – Position of the chord connections using splice
plates
In a spliced connection of a chord, the effect of slack on the deflection can be

evaluated by assuming that the bolts are initially centred on their holes. If the
diameter of the holes is d + 2 mm (where d is the bolt diameter), a chord in
tension is extended by 4 mm, as shown in Figure 3.7.
1 mm d 1 mm 1 mm d 1 mm
g + 4 mm
Figure 3.7 The effect of slack under load
In order for a diagonal to be loaded, 2 mm has to be recovered at each end: the

length of a diagonal in tension is increased by 4 mm; a diagonal under
compression is reduced by a further 4 mm.
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The deflection of a truss due to the slack can be evaluated by considering the
effect of a unit load applied at mid span, using the Bertrand Fontviolant
equation.
-0,5 0,66 -0,68 0,66 -0,68 0,71 -0,75 0,17 -0,75 0,72 -0,68 0,66 -0,68 0,66 -0,5
2,85
Figure 3.8 Worked example – Axial forces (N1,i) under unit load
The deflection is given by:

i b
Fi li
v   N1,i
i 1 ES i
Where:
N1,i is the axial force produced in the member i by a unit force applied at
the point where the deflection is required
li is the length of member i
Si is the section area of the member i
b is the number of members with bolted connection(s).
Fi l i
is the variation in length of member i due to the slack recovery
ES i
= ±4 mm according to whether the chord is in compression or tension.
Then:
v = 4 × (2,31 + 2,85 + 0,5 + 0,66 + 0,68 + 0,66 + 0,68 + 0,71 + 0,75 +…
+ 0,17 + 0,75 + 0,72 + 0,68 + 0,66 + 0,68 + 0,66 + 0,5)
v = 58,4 mm
This is a significant additional deflection, compared with the deflection due to
the ULS combination (127 mm).
3.7 Modification of a truss for the passage of

equipment
It frequently occurs that it is necessary to modify the form of a truss in order to
allow equipment to pass (a large section duct for example).
Several solutions can be provided (Figure 3.9):

 Either to increase the passage area available by an eccentricity in the
connection of one of the chords (case 1)
 Or “break” the straight form of a diagonal, by triangulating the breakage
point (case 2).
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Case 1 Case 2
Figure 3.9 Passage of a duct – Local modification of the truss
In case 1, the secondary moments which result from the introduction of an

eccentricity increase in relation to the size of the eccentricity. If there is a
choice, it is always preferable to introduce an eccentricity in the least stressed
chords.
In case 2, care must be taken with several phenomena:

 The axial force can increase significantly in certain chords situated in the
immediate proximity of the modified panel (as a result of modification to
the position of the members).
 “Secondary” moments appear as a result of the lack of stiffness in a broken
diagonal compared with a straight diagonal, even if the breakage point is
triangulated.
 The breakage point must of course be triangulated in the plane of the truss;
it must also be restrained out-of-plane (where three members meet) if the
broken diagonal is in compression.
These two phenomena (case 1 and case 2) are illustrated using the worked
example.
3.7.1 Introduction of an eccentricity axis in a diagonal (case 1)

The truss panel through which the passage of equipment is required is the
second panel from the support on the right. Figure 3.10 shows a part of the
truss, with the eccentricity of a diagonal.
300 mm
Figure 3.10 Passage of a duct – Eccentricity of a diagonal
Changes in axial forces in the modified area are represented on the Figure 3.11.
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Axial force (kN) Bending moment (kNm)

Initial structure
Modified structure
Figure 3.11 Effects of the eccentricity of diagonal under ULS gravity loading
The 300 mm eccentricity makes the triangulation imperfect.
The main consequence of this arrangement is a significant increase in the

bending moments in the lower chord that receives the eccentric diagonal. A
74,15 kNm moment is calculated in the second chord member from the right
hand support, a 62,72 kNm moment in the first chord member, much higher
than in the initial structure without eccentricity.
The elastic moment resistance of an IPE 330 horizontal section is:

69,2  0,355 = 24,57 kNm
The bending capacity is therefore greatly exceeded, apart from any other
interactions. Reinforcement of the lower chord member will therefore be
required in order to support the axis eccentricity introduced.
3.7.2 “Broken” diagonal (example 2)

The panel of the penetration equipment is the same as in 3.6.1. Figure 3.12 is a
diagram of the diagonal “breakage”.
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Figure 3.12 Passage of a duct – Broken diagonal
Development of stress in the modified area is represented on the section

diagrams in Figure 3.13.

Initial structure

Modified structure
Figure 3.13 Effects of a broken diagonal under ULS gravity loading
The effects of modification on the calculated stresses are mainly:

 A noticeable increase is observed in the axial force in the second lower
chord member from the right hand support (in the panel with the broken
diagonal): the tension calculated increases from 818 to 1350 kN.
 A significant increase is also observed in the compression force in the
broken diagonal compared with the rectilinear diagonal of the initial
structure: compression increases from 624 to 1090 kN.
 As far as the additional triangulation member is concerned, this supports a
normal compression force of 755 kN.
 In the lower chord, as well as an increase in the normal tension force, an
increase in “secondary” moments is also observed on the three right panels
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The modification to the structure (broken diagonal) therefore has a significant

effect on the size of the members.
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4 VERIFICATION OF MEMBERS
As seen in the preceding section, which dealt with the global analysis, the
members are mainly subjected to axial forces.
It was also observed that, in many cases, members are also subject to stress by
bending moments, i.e. secondary moments.
4.1 Verification of members under compression

The resistance of a member to compression is evaluated by taking into account
the different modes of instability:
 Local buckling of the section is controlled using section classification, and
when necessary, effective section properties (class 4)
 Buckling of the member is controlled by applying a reduction coefficient in
the calculation of resistance.
For a compression member, several buckling modes must be considered. In

most truss members, only flexural buckling of the compressed members in the
plane of the truss structure and out of the plane of the truss structure need be
evaluated.
For each buckling mode, the buckling resistance is obtained from

EN 1993-1-1[3] by applying a reduction to the resistance of the cross-section.
This reduction factor is obtained from the slenderness of the member, which
depends on the elastic critical force.
For the diagonals and the verticals stressed in uniform compression. the elastic
critical force is determined from the buckling length of the member in
accordance with EN 1993-1-1, 6.3.1.3. The following can be observed,
according to Annex BB §BB.1 of EN 1993-1-1:
 For buckling in the plane of the truss beam: the buckling length is taken
equal to 90% of the system length (distance between nodes), when the truss
member is connected at each end with at least two bolts, or by welding
(EN 1993-1-1 §BB.1.1(4)).
(An exception is made by Annex BB for angle truss members, for which a
different evaluation is given; it is not specified in this annex if the particular
rule also concerns members made up to two pairs of angles: by way of
simplification, it is recommended that a buckling length of 0,9 times the
length of the axis be retained.)
 For buckling out of plane of the truss beam, the buckling length is taken
equal to the system length.
For buckling in the plane of the truss of the chord members in uniform
compression, the buckling length may be taken as 90% of its system length
(distance between nodes).
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For buckling out of plane of the truss, it can be more difficult to determine the
elastic critical force for the following reasons:
 There is not necessarily a lateral support at each node of the truss
 The lateral support points are not necessarily effectively rigid.
When there is no lateral support at each node along the chord, the segment
located between support points is subject to variable compression between
bays. In these circumstances:
 A conservative approach would be to use the normal compression force at
its maximum value and to take the buckling length as the distance between
supports but this can lead to an under-estimate of the chord resistance.
 Refined methods can be adopted by investigating an equivalent buckling
length under constant compression.
In the worked example, where the truss supports a roof, with purlins at the
level of the upper chord of the truss:
 All the purlins connected to a roof bracing can be considered as lateral rigid
support points.
 Intermediate purlins can also be considered as a rigid point of support.
Insofar as a diaphragm role has been attributed to the roof (class 2
construction according to EN 1993-1-3).
 With regard to the lower chord, these lateral support points are provided by
additional vertical bracing elements between trusses (see the braces under
the truss purlins in Figure 2.2).
Another point to note, which is very common, concerning determination of the

compression resistance, is the case of pairs of members. It is quite common, as
was stated, to make up members from a truss structure using two angles, or two
channels (UPE).
In order to ensure that such built-up members will behave as sole members in
the flexural buckling mode, the two components are connected by small battens
(Figure 4.1). Since the role of these members is to prevent relative slip of one
component compared with the other, they must be connected without slack.
The gap between the angles, and the thickness of the battens, should be the
same as the thickness of the gusset to which the built-up member is connected.
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1
A 1
2 A-A
1 Batten
2 Gusset
Figure 4.1 Members composed of two angles
The maximum spacing of the connections between members is limited by

EN 1993-1-1 to 15 times the minimum radius of gyration of the isolated
component. Otherwise a more complex verification needs to be carried out, by
taking into account the shear stiffness of the composed member. This limitation
is very restrictive. By way of example, in order to link two 50 × 50 × 5 angles
by respecting the spacing limit, it would be necessary to provide a batten every
15 cm.
In order to illustrate the different principles stated above, justifying

calculations are developed in the following sections for the different types of
compressed members in the worked example truss structure. The results are
taken from the basic worked example:
 IPE 330 chords with horizontal web
 Web members are assumed to be hinged at both ends
 Chords are assumed to be continuous.
4.1.1 Upper chord in compression

The verifications set out below, concern the upper chord member adjacent to
mid span (element B107 in Figure 3.1), in which the normal compression force
calculated under gravity ULS loads is greatest and equal to:
NEd = −1477 kN
The checks take into account the coincident bending moments.
Note that the verification should also be carried out on the first member from
the mid span, which is not restrained by the secondary truss: axial force of
lesser compression, but with increased buckling length in the plane of the truss.
Since the calculation is identical, it is not set out formally below. If this
verification indicated a lack of resistance, the reinforcement solution would of
course consist of extending the installation of the secondary truss.
The shear force and the bending moments are given in Figure 4.2.
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2,86 kNm
-1,05 kNm
2,151
Bending moment MEd
-1,82 kN
Shear force VEd
Figure 4.2 Bending moment and shear force in the upper chord
Cross-section properties
For an IPE 330 with horizontal web (steel grade S355)
A = 62,6 cm2
Iy = 11770 cm4
Iz = 788 cm4
Wel,z = 98,5 cm3
Class of the cross-section

The material parameter is:
 = 0,81
As simplification, the cross-section can be classified in uniform compression,
even if it is subjected to combined axial force and bending moment.
The compressed flanges are classified as outstand flanges (EN 1993-1-1 Table
5.2, Sheet 2):
c 58,25
  5,1  9  7,29
t 11,5
The flange is Class 1.
The web is classified as an internal compressed part (EN 1993-1-1 Table 5.2,
Sheet 1):
c 271
  36,1  42  34,02
t 7,5
The web is Class 4.
Effective properties of the cross-section

The effective area Aeff is calculated for pure compression.
The flanges are Class 1, so fully effective.
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The effective width of the web is evaluated according to EN 1993-1-5 (Table

4.1):
  1  k  4
b 271
t 7,5
p    0,782  0,673
28,4 kσ 28,4  0,81 4
b271
t 7,5
  1  kσ  4   p    0,782  0,673
28,4 k σ 28,4  0,81  4
 p  0,055(3   )
  0,919  beff  0,919  271  249 mm
 p2
be1  be 2  0,5beff  124,5 mm
beff = 0,919 × 271 = 249 mm
be1 = be2 = 0,5 beff = 124,5 mm
The effective area of the section is:

Aeff = 6260 – (271 – 249) × 7,5 = 6095 mm2
The effective elastic modulus about the weak axis (Weff,z) is calculated for pure
bending.
In simple bending in the plane of the truss, about the weak axis, the flanges are
inevitably Class 1, whilst the web is not stressed. Then the section is fully
effective:
Weff,z = Wel,z = 98,5 cm3
Resistance of cross-section
In compression (EN 1993-1-1 §6.2.4):
Aeff f y 6095  0,355
N c,Rd   = 2164 kN
 M0 1,0
N Ed 1477
  0,683  1 OK
N c,Rd 2164
In bending in the plane of the truss (EN 1993-1-1 §6.2.5):
Weff,z f y 98,5  0,355
M z,Rd    34,97 kNm
 M0 1,0
M Ed 2,86
  0,082  1 OK
M z,Rd 34,97
In shear (EN 1993-1-1 §6.2.6):
Av,y = 2×160×11,5 = 3680 mm2
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fy 0,355
Av,y 3680 
Vpl,Rd  3  3  754 kN
 M0 1,0
VEd 1,82
  0,002  1 OK
Vpl,Rd 754
Since VEd/Vpl,Rd is less than 0,5, there is no influence of the shear force on the
resistance of the cross-section under bending moment and axial force.
M-N interaction (EN 1993-1-1 §6.2.93):
The M-N interaction is taken into account using the following criterion:
0,683 + 0,082 = 0,765 < 1 OK
Buckling resistance of member

Buckling resistance in the plane of the truss, i.e. about the weak axis of the
cross-section (EN 1993-1-1 § 6.3.1)
The buckling length of the upper chord member is equal to 90% of the system
length (EN 1993-1-1 §B.B.1.1):
Lcr,z = 0,9 × 2151 = 1936 mm
The elastic critical force is:

π 2 EI z π 2  21000  788
N cr,z  2
  4357 kN
lz 193,6 2
The slenderness is given by:

Aeff f y 6095  0,355
z    0,705
N cr , z 4357
The buckling curve to use is curve b (EN 1993-1-1 Table 6.2), and the
imperfection factor is:
 = 0,34
Φ z  0,5  (1   ( z  0,2)   z 2 )  0,8344

1 1
z    0,781
Φz  Φz 2   z 2 0,8344  0,8344 2  0,705 2
The design buckling resistance is then:

 z Aeff f y 0,781 6095  0,355
N b,z,Rd    1690 kN
 M1 1,0
NEd / Nb,z,Rd = 1477/1690 = 0,874 OK
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Buckling resistance out of the plane of the truss, i.e. about the strong axis
of the cross-section (EN 1993-1-1 § 6.3.1)
The lateral supports of the upper chord are composed of truss purlins at
8504 mm intervals.
The normal compression force is almost constant between lateral supports

(see 3.2).
There is therefore no need to use a method which allows for non-uniform force.

π 2 EI y π 2  21000 11770
N cr,y    3373 kN
ly 2 850,42
The slenderness is given as:

Aeff f y 6095  0,355
y    0,8009
N cr, y 3373
The buckling curve is curve a (EN 1993-1-1 Table 6.2), and the imperfection
factor is:
 = 0,21
Φ y  0,5(1   ( y  0,2)   y 2 )  0,8838
1 1
y    0,7952
 y   y2   y2 0,8838  0,88382  0,8009 2
And so the compression resistance is therefore:

 y Aeff f y 0,7952  6095  0,355
N b, y,Rd    1720 kN
 M1 1,0
NEd / Nb,y,Rd = 1477/1720 = 0,859 OK
M-N interaction (EN 1993-1-1 §6.3.3):
There is no effect of lateral torsional buckling to consider for a member in

bending about its weak axis (no bending about the strong axis). The criteria
are:
N Ed M z,Ed
 k yz 1 (Eq. 6.61 in EN 1993-1-1)
 y Aeff f y /  M1 Weff,z f y /  M1
N Ed M z,Ed
 k zz 1 (Eq. 6.62 in EN 1993-1-1)
 z Aeff f y /  M1 Weff,z f y /  M1
Using resistances already calculated, these criteria can also be written as:
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N Ed M z,Ed
 k yz 1
N b, y,Rd M z,Rd
N Ed M
 k zz z,Ed  1
N b,z,Rd M z,Rd
The interaction factors kyz and kzz are calculated according to Annex A of
EN 1993-1-1, for a Class 4 section:
y
k yz  C mz
N Ed
1
N cr,z
where:
N Ed
Cmz  0,79  0,21  0,36(  0,33)
N cr,z
 1,05
   0,367
2,86
Cmz = 0,628
N Ed 1477
1 1
N cr,y 3373
y    0,8624
N Ed 1477
1  y 1  0,7952
N cr,y 3373
0,8624
k yz  0,628   0,819
1477
1
4357
First interaction criterion (eq. 6.61)

1477 2,86
 0,819   0,926  1 OK
1720 34,97
z
k zz  Cmz
N Ed
1
N cr,z
where:
Cmz = 0,628
N Ed 1477
1 1
N cr,z 4357
z    0,899
N Ed 1477
1 z 1  0,781
N cr,z 4357
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Then, the factor kzz can be calculated:

0,899
k zz  0,628   0,854
1477
1
4357
Second interaction criterion (eq. 6.62)

1477 2,86
 0,854   0,944  1 OK
1690 34,97
Note on secondary trusses

The presence of secondary trusses in the central part of the truss (see
diagram 2.3) permitted the reduction by half of the buckling length of the upper
chord in the plane of the truss.
The secondary truss is sized in order to support a buckling restraint load whose
value depends on the compression force in the supported chord and on its
slenderness ratio (see EN 1993-3-1 on subject of design of pylons in annex
H4).
4.1.2 Lower chord in compression

With respect to the complete design of the structure, it is also of course
essential to check the lower chord, subject to the lower compression force, but
without support from a secondary truss.
Verification of the lower chord in compression is similar to that described for

the upper chord in compression, in 4.1.1.
Lateral restraint of the lower chord is provided at each purlin (Figure 2.2).
The only specific point which would be interesting to develop is an analysis of

the buckling out of plane of the truss.
Buckling of the lower chord is to be considered similarly to that of the upper

chord, for a length equal to the distance between truss panels, thanks to the
presence of sub-panel braces (See Figure 2.3).
The difference is that the axial force in the lower chord varies along the
buckling length, in two panels, whereas the force was constant along the
buckling length for the upper chord.
It should also be noted here that, for the chord member with the greatest
bending moment, the variation in axial force is very small; in a real design, the
small reduction in buckling length due to variation of normal axial force can
safely be ignored.
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545 kN 470 kN
Axial force NEd
Figure 4.3 Axial force in the lower chord
4.1.3 Diagonal in compression

The diagonal, whose resistance is calculated here, by way of example, is the
second diagonal from the right support (element B40 in Figure 3.1), under ULS
gravity loading.
The compression force is:
NEd = −624,4 kN
Initially, as in common practice, the bending moment due to the self weight of
the member is ignored.
The effect of this moment will be evaluated later.
Cross-section properties of a single angle

For a 150 × 150 × 15 L
A = 43 cm2
zG = yG = 4,25 cm
Iy = Iz = 898,1 cm4
Iv = 369 cm4
For a pair of angles
Section area:
A = 2 × 43 = 86 cm2
Second moment of area out of plane of the truss (the section is assumed to
be homogeneous), assuming the gap between the angles is 10 mm:
Iy = 2 × 898,1 + 2 × 43 × (4,25+1,0/2)2 = 3737 cm4.
Second moment of area in the plane of the truss:
Iz = 2 × 898,1 = 1796 cm4
Class of section in uniform compression
Material parameter for fy = 355 N/mm2:  = 0,81

For an angle (EN 1993-1-1 Table 5.2 (Sheet 3)):
h 150
  10  15  12,15
t 15
h  b 2  150
  10  11,5  9,31
2t 2  15
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The section is a Class 4 and it is therefore not fully effective in uniform

compression. The effective area of the cross-section should be calculated with
reference to EN 1993-1-5. Such a calculation leads to a fully effective area:
Aeff = A = 86 cm2
Resistance of the cross-section

The resistance of the section in uniform compression is therefore given by:
Af y 8600  0,355
N c,Rd    3053 kN
 M0 1,0
Buckling resistance of member
Buckling resistance in the plane of the truss
The buckling length is equal to:
0,9 × 5,464 = 4,918 m
π 2 EI z π 2  21000  1796
N cr,z    1539 kN
ly 2 491,82
Af y 8600  0,355
z    1,408
N cr,z 1539
The buckling curve is curve b (EN 1993-1-1 Table 6.2), and the imperfection
factor is:
  0,34
Φ z  0,5  (1   ( z  0,2)   z 2 )  1,697

1 1
z    0,378
z  z   z
2 2
1,697  1,697 2  1,4082
And the buckling resistance is then:
 z Af y 0,378  8600  0,355

N b,z,Rd    1154 kN
 M1 1,0
Buckling resistance out of plane of the truss
The buckling length is equal to the system length: Lcr,y = 5,464m.
The critical axial force is:
π 2 EI y π 2  21000  3737
N cr,y    2594 kN
ly 2 546,52
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Af y 8600 x0,355
y    1,085
N cr , y 2594
The buckling curve to use is curve b (see EN 1993-1-1, table 6.2), and the
imperfection factor is:
  0,34
Φ y  0,5  (1   ( y  0,2)   z 2 )  1,239
1 1
y    0,544
y  y  y
2 2
1,239  1,239 2  1,085 2
The design buckling resistance is:
 y Af y 0,544  8600  0,355

N b, y ,Rd    1661kN
 M1 1,0
The buckling resistance in the plane of the truss is less and the verification is:
N Ed 624,4
  0,541  1,0 OK
N b,Rd 1154
The resistance of the diagonal is adequate; its section could be optimised.
Connection battens
The diagonal is composed of two angles linked by battens. The calculation of
the resistance previously undertaken assumed the section is homogenous (for
the buckling out of plane of the truss).
In order to support this hypothesis, EN 1993-1-1 requires the placing of

connection bars spread out at no more than 15 times the minimum radius of
gyration of the isolated angle;, for an angle 150 × 150 × 15 that is a distance of
15 × 29,3 = 440 mm.
In view of the resistance reserves, it is recommended that the connection bars

be spaced further apart (the costs of fabrication and installation are not
negligible). Instead of the 12 connection battens per diagonal which the above
condition lead to, consider only 3 bars be placed, 1366 mm apart.
L 150x150x15
Plate 150x150x10 and 2 pre-tensioned bolts with controlled tightening
Figure 4.4 Connection batten
In order for the battens to be effective, they must be arranged as illustrated

here. This results in a buckling length about the principal axis equal to
0,7 × 1366 = 956 mm.
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For this type of buckling the elastic critical force is:
π 2 EI v π 2  210000  369 104

N cr,v  2
 2
103  8368 kN
lv 956
The slenderness for a single angle is:
Af y 4300  355
v    0,427
N cr ,v 8368000
The buckling curve to use is curve b and the imperfection factor is:  = 0,34
Φ v  0,5  (1  0,34  ( v  0,2)   v 2 )  0,630

1 1
v    0,915
2 2 2 2
Φv  Φv   v 0,630  0,630  0,427
Conservatively, the resistance to the compression may be evaluated calculating
the reduction factor as the product of that for the whole member and that for an
individual angle between battens:
 = Min(y ; z) × v = 0,378 × 0,915 = 0,346

The design buckling resistance of the diagonal is:
Af y 0,346  8600  355

N b,Rd    10 3  1056 kN
 M1 1,0
N Ed 624,4
  0,591  1,0
N b,Rd 1056
The compression resistance is adequate.
Local verification of the section to the right of the gusset plate

connection
This verification carried out in Appendix B
Effect of bending moment due to self weight of the diagonal

The bending moment is:
My,Ed = 2,20 kNm (see 3.2 above).
The elastic modulus of the cross-section for bending in the plane of the truss is:
Wel,z = 167 cm3.
Interaction criteria are given in EN 1993-1-1 §6.3.3:
N Ed M z,Ed
 k yz 1
 y Af y /  M1 Wel,z f y /  M1
N Ed M z ,Ed
 k zz 1
 z A f y /  M1 Wel , z f y /  M 1
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where:
The kyz factor is:
y
k yz  Cmz
N Ed
1
N cr,z
N Ed 624 ,4
1 1
N cr, y 2594
y    0,863
N Ed 624 ,4
1 vy 1  0,915  0,544 
N cr, y 2594
N Ed 624,4
C mz  1  0,03  1  0,03  1,012
N cr,z 1539
0,863
k yz  1,012   1,47
624,4
1
1539
The kzz factor is:
z
k zz  Cmz
N Ed
1
N cr,z
N Ed 624,4
1 1
N cr,z 1539
z    0,691
N Ed 624,4
1 vz 1  0,915  0,378 
N cr,z 1539
0,691
k zz  1,012   1,18
624,4
1
1539
From which:
624400 2,20  10 6
 1,47   0,465  1
0,915  0,544  8600  355 / 1,0 167000  355 / 1,0
624400 2,20  106

 1,18  0,635  1
0,915  0,378  8600  355 / 1,0 167000  355 / 1,0
When the bending moment due to self weight of the diagonal is taken into
account, the resistance criterion increases from 0,591 to 0,635: that is an
increase of 7%.
4.2 Verification of members in tension

A particular feature when checking the resistance of tension members is the
existence of criteria which bring into play the net section of the member. This
is explored for the worked example.
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4.2.1 Lower chord in tension (flat IPE 330)

The lower chord in tension is verified for calculated forces near the mid-span.
Given the results shown in 3.2 above:
NEd = 1582 kN
MEd = 1,69 kNm
The tension resistance of the section is determined by two conditions, one in a

“gross” section and the other in a “net” section :
Gross section
A = 6260 mm2
Af y 6260 x 0,355
N pl,Rd    2222 kN
 M0 1,0
Net section
Anet  6260  (4  24  11,5)  (3  22  7,5)  4661 mm 2

0,9 Anet f u 0,9  4661 0,51
N u,Rd    1711 kN
 M0 1,25
Tension resistance is given by:
N t,Rd  min( N pl,Rd , N u,Rd )  1711 kN
In simple bending, in the truss plane (EN 1993-1-1 (6.2.5)), class 1 of the
section allows the plastic modulus to be mobilised:
2 1,15 16 2
Wpl   147,2 cm3
4
Wpl f y 147,2  0,355
M pl,Rd    52,3 kNm
 M0 1,0
The verification is:
N Ed 1582
  0,93
N t,Rd 1711
M Ed 1,69
  0,03
M Rd 52,3
N-M Interaction: 0,93 + 0,03 = 0,96 < 1
4.2.2 Diagonal in tension (double angles L120  120  12)

Checking is done for the diagonal at the left hand support, under gravity loads.
Given the results shown in 3.2 above:
NEd = 616,3 kN
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MEd = 1,36 kNm
Tension resistance
The tension resistance of the section is determined by two conditions, on in
gross section and the other in net section:
Gross section
Af y 5510 x0,355
N pl,Rd    1956 kN
 M0 1,0
Net section (See arrangements described in Annex 2)
Anet  5510  (2  26 12)  4886 mm2

For angles connected by a single leg, EN 1993-1-8 gives an additional
requirement for the effect of eccentricity of the tension force in the angle
(distance between the neutral axis and the gauge marking) on the forces
(appearance of secondary moments).
This method involves the application of an ultimate resistance reduction factor

for the angle (EN 1993-1-8 Clause 3.10.3(2))
β3 Anet f u
N u,Rd 
γM2
The reduction factor β3 depends on the distance between axes p1.
For, p1= 2,5 d0 = 65 mm: 3 = 0,5 (EN 1993-1-8 Table 3.8)
N.B.: The reduction factors β are only provided for a simple angle; the method
is conservative for a “double angle”. It is recommended that, within the
connection, the behaviour of the two simple diagonals is considered with
respect to these local phenomena.
0,5 Anet f u 0,5  4886  0,51

N u,Rd    997 kN
 M0 1,25
Then:
N t,Rd  min( N pl,Rd , N u,Rd )  997 kN
Bending resistance
In simple bending in the truss plane (EN 1993-1-1 (6.2.5)):
Wel  85,46 cm3

Wel f y 85,46  0,355
M el,Rd    30,3 kNm
 M0 1,0
Verification:
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N Ed 616,3
  0,62  1
N t,Rd 997
M Ed 1,36
  0,05
M Rd 30,3
And the M-N interaction criterion is: 0,62 + 0,05 = 0,67 < 1
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5 VERIFICATION OF CONNECTIONS
5.1 Characteristics of the truss post connection

5.1.1 General
It is essential to connect the truss and post according to the assumptions in the
modelling.
In particular, the choice between a fixed connection and a pinned connection

must be respected. The difference between these two types of connection is
that the pinned connection allows a rotation independent deflection of the truss
and the post. The outcome in terms of loading is that the hinge does not
transmit any bending moment from the truss to the post, whereas a fixed
connection does.
The rotation at the support of a truss is manifested by a differential horizontal

displacement between the original node of the upper chord and the original
node of the lower chord.
In order to permit global rotation, it is therefore necessary to allow the

horizontal displacement of the end of one of the chords in relation to the post:
usually, the displacement of the chord which does not receive the diagonal on
support is released.
Figure 5.1 Elongated hole on the bottom chord of the truss
With such an arrangement, the axial force is zero in the lower chord in the first
panel. The lower chord of the first truss node could therefore be stopped short
(A in the diagram); nevertheless it is preferable to lengthen the lower chord and
to connect it to the post in order to provide lateral stability of the truss at the
level of the lower chord.
An application of this type of hinge action in the worked example is given in

5.1.2 below.
By contrast, in order to carry out a rigid truss-column connection, it is

necessary to make a connection without slack from each of the chords of the
truss to the column.
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5.1.2 Convergence of the axes at the truss-column connection

Another question to be asked when carrying out the connection of a truss on a
post is that of convergence of the axes of the connected members and of its
effect on the modelling. The choices are illustrated in Figure 5.2.
Convergence of the axes Axis convergence of the axes chord/diagonal at the internal
column/chord/diagonal: solution to avoid face of the column: recommended solution
1 : Rigid links
Figure 5.2 Rigid truss-column connection
In the first example, the actual physical connection and the model are not
consistent: there is a risk of causing significant secondary moments in the
diagonal and the chord. In the second example, the consistency is much
greater; the eccentric moment is clearly supported by the post, which has a
higher bending resistance than the chord or the diagonal, particularly when the
truss is hinged at the post.
Note that this not the case in the worked example in which the posts have their
web perpendicular to the plane of the truss: the convergence of the three axes
happens then without causing secondary moments.
5.1.3 Worked example: detailing a pinned joint

The Figure 5.3 represents horizontal displacements of the lower and upper
nodes of the two support sections, for cases of ULS gravity load combinations
and for cases of ULS uplift load combinations. We can observe that, when the
structure is symmetric or symmetrically loaded, each load case produces equal
global rotations in the two support sections.
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35,6 mm 8,6 mm
44,2 mm
(44,2 – 8,6 = 35,6 mm)

Gravity loading
12,2 mm 3,1 mm
15,2 mm
(15,3 – 3,1 = 12,2 mm)

Uplift loading
Figure 5.3 Rotations at truss supports
In order for the global rotations at the supports to be free (assumption for truss
with pinned connections to the column), the elongated holes introduced into the
column on lower chord connection must allow a 35,6 mm movement towards
the outside and 12,2 mm towards the inside. It is of course prudent to allow for
a certain safety margin on the sizing of the elongated holes (say 50 mm), and to
check after erection that, under self weight, the freedom of movement remains
adequate in both directions.
5.2 Chord continuity

It is often necessary to deliver large span truss beams to site in several sections;
it is therefore necessary to provide continuous chord joints between these
sections. Generally, the preferred method is to make such connections on site
by bolting rather than by welding.
The design of these bolted connections depends on the type of chord section to
be connected. However, we can distinguish between two types of such
connections:
 Those in which the bolts are mainly loaded in tension : these use end plates
 Those in which bolts are loaded perpendicular to their shank: these use
splice plates.
When the chords are made of a single profile/section in I or H, either of the

connections can be used.
When the chords are made of two double angle or channel sections, splice
connections are generally used.
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When the chords are made of hollow sections end plate connections are
generally used (use of hollow sections is outside the scope of this guide).
Continuity using end plate connections
Continuity using splice plate connections
Figure 5.4 Chord continuity
The splice plate connection shown Figure 5.4 has double cover splice plates on
the web and flanges (giving two interfaces for shear forces). If the force in the
splice is low, single external spliced plates can be used, although double plates
are normally used on the web, to preserve symmetry in the transmission of the
axial force.
The resistance of the splice connections of truss chords must be verified under
dominant load with secondary bending moment in the truss plane, according to
EN 1993-1-8, by adapting the components method developed for beam-post
connections. Software is freely available for this verification (see the
SteelBizFrance.com website developed by CTICM). Verification of this type
of connection, for the worked example, is given in Appendix A.
As well as verifying the resistance, it is essential to ensure the stiffness of the

continuous chord connections. Generally, when the resistance of a beam-beam
connection using end plates is selected, it can be considered as rigid.
Spliced plate connections are only effectively rigid when the slack is controlled
(see Section 3.6 for evaluation example of the effect of slack in the bolted
connections of the truss in the worked example). For splice connections, it is
therefore recommended that one of the following options is selected:
 Use preloaded bolts with controlled tightening, allowing transmission of

loads by friction (non-slip)
 Use fit bolts, preferably loaded on the shank in order to avoid slip under
load by distortion of the thread of the connected pieces.
5.3 Connection of diagonals to chords

Connection of diagonals and posts to chords can be made in different ways,
according to the type of sections to be connected.
When the chords are made of double members (two angles or two UPE
sections), common practice is to insert gusset plates between the two
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component members of the chord. The gussets are, therefore, either welded or
bolted on the chords. The diagonals and posts are connected to the gussets,
usually by bolting.
When the chords are made of IPE or HEA/HEB sections, the most common
connection method is also to use a welded gusset plate on the chord. The gusset
plate is attached to the flange when the section is upright (vertical web), and to
the web when the section is flat (horizontal web).
(a) Bolted gusset in the space between double

angle chords, truss members in bolted
double angles onto gusset
(b) Welded gusset on HEA chord flange,

double angle truss members bolted to
gusset
(c) Gusset welded to web of flat IPE chord
Figure 5.5 Truss connections on chord
When the chord sections are flat, it is also common to use IPE or HEA truss
members with the same depth as the chords and to connect them by double
gussets, one on each flange. An alternative solution is to design a welded
connection without gussets, as shown in Figure 5.6.
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3
1 1 1
1 Truss members
2 Chord
3 Fillet weld
4 Half-V fillet weld
5 K-fillet weld
Figure 5.6 Welded connection between truss members and chord
When the chords are hollow sections (outside the scope of this guide), the
connection using a gusset welded on the chord is also used. Direct welding of
the diagonals and posts to the chords is also used; this requires profiling for
connections to circular section chords.
In the gusset connections described above, verification of the resistance of the

bolted or welded connection clearly defined in EN 1993-1-8. However,
verification of the resistance of the gusset plate is not. Verification of a gusset
plate connection for the worked example is given in Appendix B.
Special attention must be given to checking of the gussets, particularly those

which have a large non stiffened part: many truss problems have been caused
local buckling of the gusset plate. For example, in the connections in
Figure 5.5(c), if the height of the flat chord web is insufficient for the angles
making up the truss members to be connected near the web, the unstiffened
part of the gusset and its stability must be examined carefully.
Although hollow section trusses are not the subject of the present guide, note
that EN 1993-1-8 devotes a Section to the design of welded connections of
hollow sections.
In the connections to the chords, slip must also be controlled (as indicated for
continuous chords), in order to control displacements of the structural
components, and, as a result, the distribution of forces if the structure is
hyperstatic.
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REFERENCES
1 Single-Storey Steel Buildings. Part 7: Fire engineering.
2 EN 1993-1-8:2005 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 1.8 Design of
joints.
3 EN 1993-1-1: 2005, Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 1.1 General rules
and rules for buildings.
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APPENDIX A
Worked Example – Design of a continuous chord
connection using splice plate connections
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Appendix A Worked Example: Design of a
continuous chord connection using splice 1 of 24
plate connections
Made by PM Date 02/2010
Calculation sheet
Checked by IR Date 02/2010
1. Splice joint using bolted cover plates

This calculation sheet refers to the splice plate connection located on the
Figure A.1. This connection has double spliced plates on the web and single
external spliced plate on the flanges (see Figure A.2).
1
1 Splice plate connection studied
Figure A.1 Location of the splice plate connections
1
3
2
1 Longitudinal axis
2 Lower chords to assembly (IPE 330)
3 Splice plate connection
Figure A.2 Chord continuity by splice plate connections
The resistance of this connection must be verified under tension axial force
with secondary moment in the plane of the truss.
Four bolted cover plates must be verified (See Figure A.3)
It is also essential to ensure the stiffness of the continuous chord connection.
A slip resistant connection is required.
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APPENDIX A Worked Example: Design of a continuous chord
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3 1 2
1 cover plates of web chord

2 cover plate of flange 1 (on the right-hand side)
3 cover plate of flange 2 (on the left-hand side)
Figure A.3 Cover plates
The global coordinates system is such as:

The XOZ plane is that of the truss plane
The XOY plane is that of the web chord
2. Basic data
The sizes of the cover-plates and the positioning of holes are shown on the
Figure A.4.
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30 7 / 7,5 / 7
50
50
30
11,5 14
35 40 95 95 40
70
35
70
70
5
140 100
70
70
35
70
35
165 165
Figure A.4 Sizes (in mm) and positioning
Material data (except bolts)

The I-profile and the cover-plates are grade S355 to EN 10025-2. EN 1993-1-1
Table 3.1
Steel grade S355
Yield strength fy = 355 N/mm2
Ultimate tensile strength fu = 510 N/mm2
I Beam data
Depth h = 330 mm
Flange width b = 160 mm
Web thickness tw = 7,5 mm
Flange thickness tf = 11,5 mm
Radius of root fillet r = 18 mm
Cross-section area A = 62,61 cm2
Second moment of area Iy = 788,1 cm4
Plastic modulus Wpl,y = 153,7 cm3
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Bolted connections data

Category of bolted connections Category C
Bolt Class Class 10.9
EN 1993-1-8
Yield strength fyb = 900 N/mm2
Table 3.1
Ultimate tensile strength fub = 1000 N/mm2
For flanges cover plates
Nominal bolt diameter df = 22 mm
Hole diameter d0,f = 24 mm
For web cover plates
Nominal bolt diameter dw = 18 mm
Hole diameter d0,w = 20 mm
Partial Factors (Recommended values)

Structural steel M0 = 1,00 EN 1993-1-1
6.1 NOTE 2B
Structural steel M2 = 1,25
Bolts M2 = 1,25 EN 1993-1-8
2.2 NOTE
Bolts M3 = 1,25
Internal forces
For the direction of the internal forces see Figure A.5
MEd = 1,71 kNm (about y-y axis)
VEd = 1,7 kN
NEd = 1567,4 kN (tension force)
Note: the bending moment and the shear force can be ignored. For all that in
some phases we take them into account so as to show the concept of the
calculation in the presence in such internal forces.
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VEd
Y
MEd
Y
MEd
NEd
Figure A.5 Internal forces and moment
3. Classification of cross-section chord

For the classification of the cross-section, it’s necessary to know the EN 1993-1-1
distribution of the normal stresses. Table 5.2
Sheet 2 of 3
For the web we consider a uniform stress equal to:
N Ed
w  = -250,34 N/mm2
A
For the flanges we have:
N Ed M Ed
i  
A I yy v i
Where vi is the position of the considered fibre.
And for the upper part (Z > 0) of the flange:
v1  b f / 2 and v 2  t w 2  r
 1 = 180,91 N/mm2,  2 = 245,62 N/mm2
And for the inner part (Z < 0) of the flange:
v1    b f / 2  and v 2    t w 2  r 
 1 = 319,78 N/mm2,  2 = 255,06 N/mm2
In view of these results, the cross-section being all over in tension is
considered of class 1.
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4. Global checking of the cross-section chord

4.1. Effect of the shear force EN 1993-1-1
6.2.10
V Ed
Determination of
V pl,Rd
With: A v  A  h w t w = 3959 mm2
V pl,Rd 

Av f y 3  = 811,3 kN
EN 1993-1-1
 M0 6.2.6(2)
V Ed
From where = 0,002< 0,5 EN 1993-1-1
V pl,Rd
6.2.10 (2)
So, no reduction due to the shear force needs to be taken into account.
4.2. Combination M + N – Effect of the axial force EN 1993-1-1

6.2.9.1
hw t w f y
N Ed  1567 , 4   817 , 4 kN EN 1993-1-1
 M0 6.2.9.1 (5)
Allowance has to be made for the effect of the axial force.
4.3. Combination M + N – Consideration of fastener

holes
Axial force
Under tension axial force, the fastener holes should be considered.
Category C connection  the design tension resistance is: EN 1993-1-1
A net f y 6.2.3(4)
N t,Rd  N net,Rd 
 M0
For the net cross-section, we consider 7 holes for fastener (2 by flange and 3
for the web).
The net area is: Anet = 4707 mm2
Therefore: N net,Rd = 1671 kN
Bending moment
With Af  b t f and Af,net  Af  2 d 0,f t f
For each flange in tension, one checks:
EN 1993-1-1
Af,net 0 , 9 f u Af f y 6.2.5 (4)
 473   653 , 2 kN
 M2  M0
So, the holes for fasteners in the flange should be considered.
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With Anet  A  4 d 0,f t f  3 d 0,w t w

For the full tension area, one checks: EN 1993-1-1
6.2.5 (5)
Anet 0 , 9 f u Af y
 1728 , 4   2222 , 7 kN
 M2  M0
So, the holes for fasteners in the web should be considered.
Design resistance for bending

With for a IPE 330: W pl , y = 153,7 cm3
dz = 50 mm = distance from centre of holes of flange to z-z axis

W pl, y,holes  4  d 0,f t f d z  = 55,2 cm3
The design plastic moment resistance of the net section is:
M pl,Rd 
Wpl, y  Wpl, y,holes  f y
= 34,967 kNm EN 1993-1-1
 M0 6.2.5(2)
4.4. Combination M + N – Verification

The following criterion should be verified:
EN 1993-1-1
M Ed  M N,Rd 6.2.9.1(1)
N Ed
With: n = 0,938 EN 1993-1-1
N net,Rd
6.2.9.1(3)
a  min ( A  2 b t f ) / A ; 0 , 5  = 0,412
  n  a 2 
We obtain : M N,Rd  M pl,Rd 1     = 6,99 kNm
  1  a  
MEd = 1,71 < MN,Rd = 6,99 kNm OK
5. Distribution of the internal forces EN 1993-1-8

2.5
Note that the web is in the horizontal plane.
5.1. Axial force

The axial force is distributed between the web and the flanges. This
distribution is based on the ratio of the gross cross-section of the web and the
flanges. The fillets are appointed to the flange.
So, with: A w  ( h  2 t f ) t w  2302,5 mm2
Af  ( A  A w ) / 2  3958,5 mm2 (per flange)
Then: N N,w  N Ed A w / A = 576,4 kN
N N,f   N Ed  N N,w  / 2 = 495,5 kN
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5.2. Shear force

The shear force is fully transferred by the flanges.
So: V V,f  V Ed / 2 (per flange)
5.3. Bending moment

The bending moment about the weak axis is fully transferred by the flanges:
M M,f  0,855 kNm for each flanges
6. Internal forces in each connected parts

6.1. Connection of the webs
The cover plate of webs (and its bolts) is only subjected to an axial force:
NN,w = 576,4 kN
6.2. Connection of the flanges

Each of cover plates of flanges (and its bolts) is subjected to:
 An axial force NN,f = 495,49 kN,
 A shear force VV,f = 0,85 kN
 A bending moment MM,f = 0,855 kNm
The moment due to the eccentricity of the shear force against the centroid of
the joint (see Figure A.6):
M V,f  V V,f e V
With: eV= 140 mm MV,f = 0,119 kNm
ev
VV,f G
MV,f
Figure A.6 Moment due to the eccentricity of the shear force
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6.3. Summary of the internal forces and moments

In the web: Nw = 576,42 kN
In one flange: Nf = 495,49 kN
Vf = 0,85 kN
Mf = 0,97 kN
7. Verification of the web connection

The connection of the webs is a double lap joint.
The web component will be verified and by symmetry only one plate
component.
7.1. Design details EN 1993-1-8

Table 3.3
It is assumed that the structure is not exposed to the weather or other
corrosive influences.
The design details are verified for the web component and for the plate
component in the tables below
Table A.1 Connection of the webs – Web component – Design details

Distance or spacing Min. value Design value Max. value
e1 24 47,5
e2 24 1)
p1 44 70 105
p2 48 95 105
1)
Not applicable because of the proximity of the flange
Table A.2 Connection of the webs – Plate component – Design details

e1 24 35
e2 24 40
p1 44 70 98
p2 48 95 98
7.2. Design shear force FV,Ed for each bolt

Nw EN 1993-1-8
F V,Ed,w  = 96,07 kN for the component web 3.12 (3)
6
Nw /2
F V,Ed,p  = 48,03 kN for each component plate
6
7.3. Design slip resistance FS,Rd
By considering: Bolts in normal holes  k s  1, 0
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Class friction surfaces = Class A    0,5

And with: As, w  192 mm2 tensile stress area of the bolt
Fp,c  0 , 7 f ub As, w  134,4 kN pretension force
n number of the friction surfaces

n w  2 relatively to the web component
n p  1 relatively to the plate component
ks nw  EN 1993-1-8
Then: Fs,Rd,w  Fp,c  107,52 kN 3.9.1 (1)
 M3
ks np 
Fs,Rd,p  F p,c  53,76 kN
 M3
7.4. Design bearing resistance Fb,Rd for each bolt

Table 3.4 of EN 1993-1-8 gives the expressions of the design bearing EN 1993-1-8
resistance. In these expressions, the coefficients  b and k 1 depend on the Table 3.4
orientation of the loading, the position compared with the ends of the
component and also the position of the other bolts.
The general expression for the design bearing resistance is:
EN 1993-1-8
k 1 b f u d t Table 3.4
Fb,Rd 
 M2
According to Table 3.4 of the Eurocode 1993-1-8, the coefficients b and k1
are determined from:
 e f 
For end bolts  b,end  min  1 ; ub ;1, 0 
 3d 0 f u 
 p e 
k 1,end  min 1, 4 2  1, 7 ; 2 , 8 2  1, 7 ; 2 , 5 
 d0 d0 
 p1 1 f 
For inner bolts  b,inner  min   ; ub ;1, 0 
 3d 0 4 f u 
 p 
k 1,inner  min 1, 4 2  1, 7 ; 2 , 5 
 d0 
Web component
Figure A.7 shows how it is processed for the determination of the coefficients
 b and k 1 .
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k1 k1
b4 b5 b6
b b
b1 b2 b3
F V,Ed, w
b,inner b,inner b,inner
k1,end k1,inner k1,end
Nw
b,end b,end b,end

Figure A.7 Connection of the webs – Web component – Determination of

type of bolts
The determination of coefficients k1 is carried out perpendicularly to the

direction of load transfer. But two directions are conceivable for this
perpendicular and it is difficult for some bolts (b1, b4, b3, and b6) to determine
if they are end or inner bolts.
In these cases we consider the minimum value of k1,inner and k1,end. And by
noticing that min k 1,inner ; k 1,end   k 1,end , these bolts are considered as end
bolts.
In addition, for the web component, it is reminded that the edge distance e2 is
not applicable because of the proximity of the flange. So, the expressions of
k1,inner and k1,end are identical.
As the design shear force is identical for each bolt and furthermore:
k1,inner = k1,end = 2,50
So only one row of bolts is considered, for example the bolts b1 and b4.
Then, for the bolt b1:
 b,b1   b,b1,end  0,79
Fb,b1,Rd, w  109,01kN
And for the bolt b4:

 b,b4   b,b4,inner  0,92
Fb,b4,Rd,w  126,23kN
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Therefore, in the end for the web component,

Fb,Rd,w  109,01kN
Plate component
Compared with the web component, for the plate it can be noticed that the
bolts b1, b2, b3 become inner bolts and the bolts b4, b5, b6 become end bolts
(see Figure A.8).
Then, for the bolt b1:
 b,b1   b,b1,inner  0,92
Fb,b1,Rd,p  117,81kN
And for the bolt b4:

 b,b4   b,b4,end  0,58
Fb,b4,Rd,p  74,97kN
In the end, for the plate component, it should retained:

Fb,Rd,p  74,97kN
b b
Nw/2
k1 k1
FV,Ed,w
b4 b5 b6
b1 b2 b3
b,end b,end b,end

b,inner b,inner b,inner

Figure A.8 Connection of the webs – Plate component – Determination of

type of bolts
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7.5. Checking bolts

7.5.1. With regard to the web component
Individual checking
Design bearing resistance FV,Ed,w  96 , 07  Fb,Rd, w  109 , 01 kN EN 1993-1-8
Table 3.2
Design slip resistance FV,Ed,w  96 , 07  Fs,Rd, w  107 , 52 kN
Group of fasteners
The shear resistance per shear plane F v,Rd is taken as: EN 1993-1-8
Table 3.4
 v f ub A
F v,Rd 
 M2
By considering that the shear plane does not pass through the threaded portion
of the bolt in normal holes:
 v = 0,6
 A = 254,47 mm2 (gross cross-section of the bolt)
Then: F v,Rd = 122,15 kN
Since F v,Rd  Fb,Rd, w for only three bolts as a result the design of our group
EN 1993-1-8
of fasteners:
3.7
F gr,b,Rd, w  n bi  min Fb,bi,Rd, w   6  109 , 01  654 , 06 kN
Then: N w  576 , 42  F gr,b,Rd, w  654 , 06 kN
7.5.2. With regard to the plate component

Individual checking
Design bearing resistance FV,Ed,p  48 , 03  Fb,Rd,p  74 , 97 kN EN 1993-1-8
Table 3.2
Design slip resistance FV,Ed,p  48 , 03  Fs,Rd,p  53 , 76 kN
Group of fasteners
The shear resistance per shear plane Error! Objects cannot be created from editing
field codes. is equal to:
F v,Rd = 122,15 kN
Since Error! Objects cannot be created from editing field codes. for each of the bolts EN 1993-1-8
as a result the design of our group of fasteners: 3.7
n bi
Fgr,b,h,Rd   Fb,bi,h,Rd  3  117 , 81  3  74 , 97  578 , 34 kN
1
Then: N w / 2  228 , 21  F gr,b,Rd  578 , 34 kN
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7.6. Design of net cross-section

For a connection in tension, the design plastic resistance of the net cross-
section at bolt holes should be verified:
nb
EN 1993-1-8
 FV,Ed  N net,Rd Table 3.2
1
where nb is the number of bolts located in the considered net cross-section.
7.6.1. Web component

The net cross-section is taken as A w,net  A w  3 d 0, w t w  1852 , 5 mm 2
A w,net f y
The design resistance is: N w,net,Rd   657 , 64 kN
 M0
3
Then: N w,net,Rd  657 , 64   FV,Ed,w  3  96 , 07  288 , 21 kN
1
7.6.2. Plate component

The net cross-section is taken as Ap,net  Ap  3 d 0,w t p  1470 mm 2
Ap,net f y
The design resistance is: N p,net,Rd   521, 85 kN
 M0
3
Then: N w,net,Rd  521, 85   FV,Ed,w  3  48 , 03  144 ,10 kN
1
7.7. Design for block tearing

The Figure A.9 shows the block tearing for the web and for the plate. EN 1993-1-8
3.10.2 (1)
The bolt group is subjected to concentric loading. EN 1993-1-8
3.10.2 (2)
And with: Ant  ( 2 p 2  2 d 0 ) t w  1125 mm 2
Anv  2 ( e1  p1  1, 5 d 0 ) t w  1312 , 5 mm 2
Then: V eff,1,Rd  728 , 01 kN
V eff,1,Rd  728 , 01  N w  576,42kN

Two block tearing are defined. For the both, the shear area is the same, so the EN 1993-1-8
case giving the minimum area subjected in tension is considered. The bolt 3.10.2 (2)
group is subjected to concentric loading.
And with: Ant  ( 2 e 2  d 0 ) t p  420 mm 2
Anv  2 ( e1  p 1  1, 5 d 0 ) t p  1050 mm 2
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V eff,1,Rd  386 , 57 kN
So: V eff,1,Rd  386 , 57  N w / 2  288 , 21 kN
2 Nw/2
Anv Anv
1 Ant
Ant
Nw/2
Anv Anv 3
Anv
Nw
Ant
1 Block tearing for web component (concentric loading)

2 First block tearing for plate component (concentric loading)
3 Second block tearing for plate component (concentric loading)
Figure A.9 Block tearing for connection of the webs
8. Checking of connection of the flanges

The connection of the flanges is a single lap joint.
The flange component and the plate component will be verified.
In general rule in the presence of a combination of loads, we obtain for each EN 1993-1-8
bolt a design shear force not parallel to the edge of the components. In this Table 3.4 3)
case, the Eurocode states that the bearing resistance can be verified separately
for the bolt load components parallel and normal to the end of components.
FV,bi,h,Ed  Fb,bi,h,Rd
FV,bi, v,Ed  Fb,bi, v,Rd
In the ECCS publication P126 (European recommendations for the Design of
Simple Joints in Steel Structures – 2009), an additional check is proposed,
based on an interaction expression:
2 2
 FV,bi,h,Ed  F 
    V,bi, v,Ed  1
F  F 
 b,bi,h,Rd   b,bi, v,Rd 
The load components will be performed in a basis h , v  located at the centre
of gravity of the joint and oriented with the principal directions of the flange
(See Figure A.10).
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8.1. Design details EN 1993-1-8

Table 3.3
It is assumed that the truss is not exposed to weather or other corrosive
influences.
The design details should be verified in both directions of loading. By taking
into consideration the limits specified in Table 3.3 of EN 1993-1-8, the
following requirement have to be fulfilled:
min e1 ; e 2   1, 2 d 0
min  p 1 ; p 2   2 , 2 d 0
max  p 1 ; p 2   min 14 t ; 200 mm 
The tables below check the design details for each component.
Table A.3 Connection of the flanges – Plate component – Design details

mine1; e2  28,8 30
minp1; p2  52,8 70
maxp1; p2  100 161
Table A.4 Connection of the flanges – Plate component – Design details

mine1; e2  28,8 30
minp1; p2  52,8 70
maxp1; p2  100 196
8.2. Design shear force FV,Ed for each bolt

With regard to the flange component
The components of the design shear force are calculated in the basis h , v 
(see Figure A.10). The group of bolts is subjected to a axial force N f , a shear
force V f and a bending moment M f (see 6.2)
The axial force N f generates a horizontal shear force:
Nf
F N,bi,h   82 , 58 kN for each bolt
6
The shear force V f generates a vertical shear force:
Vf
FV,bi, v   0 ,14 kN for each bolt
6
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The moment M f is divided out the bolts according to the distance ri between
the centre of bolts bi and the centre of gravity of the group of bolts
M f ri
FM,bi  6
 ri2
1
This shear force FM,bi resolved in the basis h , v  gives:

M f vi
FM,bi,h  6
a horizontal component for the bolt bi.
 ri2
1
M f hi
FM,bi, v'  6
a vertical component for the bolt bi.
 ri 2
With h i and v i coordinates of centre of bolt bi.

In the end, for each bolt:
F V,bi,h,Ed  F N,bi,h  FM,bi,h Horizontal design shear force
F V,bi, v,Ed  FV,bi, v  FM,bi, v Vertical design shear force
F V,bi,Ed  FV2,bi ,h , Ed  FV2,bi ,v , Ed Resulting design shear force
The Figure A.10 shows the distribution of the internal forces.
FV,bi,v v
Vf
b1 b2 b3
FN,bi,h FM,bi
G
Nf Mf h
b4 b5 b6
Figure A.10 Distribution of the internal forces for the flange component.
The Figure A.11 shows the directions of the resulting force and its
components.
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FV,v,Ed v
FV,h,Ed FV,Ed
h
Figure A.11 Directions of the design shear force
Table A.5 sums up the determination of the design shear forces.

The vertical component of the load can be neglected. We will confine to the
horizontal direction for the design bearing resistance checking.
In addition, if we had not considered the shear force V Ed and the moment
M Ed , the unique horizontal design shear force would be:
F V,bi,h,Ed  F N,bi,h = -82,58 kN
That is a difference of  2%
So the value of 84,02 kN can be retained (= maximum value obtained for
FV,bi,Ed ) for the design shear force: FV,Ed  84,02kN .
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Table A.5 Connection of the flanges – Flange component – Design shear

forces in kN in the basis h , v  .
Bolt b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6
hi -70 0 70 -70 0 70
vi 50 50 50 -50 -50 -50
ri 86,02 50 86,02 86,02 50 76,02
FM,bi 2,42 1,41 2,42 2,42 1,41 2,42
FM,bi,h 1,41 1,41 1,41 -1,41 -1,41 -1,41
FM,bi,v 1,97 0 -1,97 1,97 0 -1,97
F N,bi,h -82,58 -82,58 -82,58 -82,58 -82,58 -82,58
FV,bi, v 0,14 0,14 0,14 0,14 0,14 0,14
FV,bi,Ed 81,20 81,17 81,20 84,02 83,99 84,01
FV,bi,h,Ed -81,17 -81,17 -81,77 -83,99 -83,99 -83,99
FV,bi, v,Ed 2,11 0,14 -1,83 2,11 0,14 -1,83
With regard to the plate component

The connection of the flanges is a single lap joint so the design shear forces
for each bolt with regard to the plate component are directly deduced from the
previous results.
The value of 84,02 kN can be retained.
8.3. Design slip resistance FS,Rd

By considering: Bolts in normal holes  k s  1, 0
Class friction surfaces = Class A    0,5
And with: As,f  303 mm2 tensile stress area of the bolt
Fp,c  0 , 7 f ub As,f  212,1 kN pretension force
n number of the friction surfaces

Single lap joint  n  1 for each component
k s n EN 1993-1-8
Then: Fs,Rd,f  Fs,Rd,p  Fp,c  84,54 kN 3.9.1
 M3
8.4. Design bearing resistance Fb,Rd for each bolt EN 1993-1-8

Table 3.4
We confine to the horizontal direction for the determination of the design
bearing resistance (see 8.2).
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Flange component
Figure A.12 shows for each bolt how the factors  b and k 1 are determined.
k1 k1
b
b4 b5 b6
k1 k1
FV,h,Ed
b,end b,inner b,inner
b1 b2 b3 k1,end k1,end k1,end
b,end b,inner b,inner

k1,end k1,end k1,end
Figure A.12 Connection of the flanges – Flange component – Determination of

type of bolts
For all the bolts: k1,end = 1,80.

For the bolt b1 and b4:  b,end  0 , 94
Fb,Rd,f  174 ,19 kN
For the other bolts:  b,inner  0 , 72
Fb,Rd,f  134 ,19 kN
In the end for the flange component, the minimum value is retained:
Fb,Rd,f  134 ,19 kN
Plate component
For all the bolts, k1,end = 1,80.
For the bolt b3 and b6:  b,end  0 , 49
Fb,Rd,p  90 , 32 kN
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For the other bolts:  b,inner  0 , 72

Fb,Rd,p  134 ,19 kN
In the end for the plate component, the minimum value is retained:
Fb,Rd,p  90 , 32 kN
8.5. Verification of the bolts

8.5.1. With regard to the flange component
Individual checking
Design bearing resistance FV,Ed,w  84 , 02  Fb,Rd, w  134 ,19 kN EN 1993-1-8
Table 3.2
Design slip resistance FV,Ed,w  84 , 02  Fs,Rd, w  84 , 54 kN
Group of fasteners
The design shear resistance per shear plane F v,Rd is taken as:
EN 1993-1-8
 v f ub A Table 3.4
F v,Rd 
 M2
By considering that the shear plane does not pass through the threaded portion
of the bolt in normal holes:
 v = 0,6
 A = 380,13 mm2 (gross cross-section of the bolt)
Since F v,Rd  Fb,Rd, w for all the bolts, the design resistance of our group of
fasteners is equal to:
n bi EN 1993-1-8
F gr,b,Rd, w   Fb,bi,Rd,f  2  174 ,19  4  134 ,19  885 ,15 kN 3.7
1
Then: N f  495 , 49  F gr,b,Rd,f  885 ,15 kN
8.5.2. With regard to the plate component

Individual checking
Design bearing resistance: FV,Ed,p  84 , 02  Fb,Rd,p  90 , 32 kN
EN 1993-1-8
Design slip resistance: FV,Ed,p  84 , 02  Fs,Rd,p  84 , 54 kN Table 3.4
Group of fasteners
The shear resistance per shear plane Fv,Rd is equal to:
F v,Rd = 182,46 kN
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Since Fv,Rd  Fb,Rd, w for all the bolts, the design of our group of fasteners is
equal to:
n bi EN 1993-1-8
F gr,b,Rd,p   Fb,bi,Rd,p  2  90 , 32  4  134 ,19  717 , 40 kN 3.7
1
Then: N p  N f  495,49  Fgr,b,Rd,p  717,40kN
8.6. Design of net cross-section

For a connection in tension, the design plastic resistance of the net cross-
section at bolt holes should be verified:
nb
 FV,Ed
EN 1993-1-8
 N net,Rd Table 3.2
1
Where nb is the number of bolts located in the considered net cross-section.
8.6.1. Flange component

The net section area is: Af,net  A f  2 d 0,f t f  1427 , 25 mm 2
Af,net f y
And: N f,net,Rd   506 , 67 kN
 M0
2
Then: N f,net,Rd  506 , 67   FV,Ed,f  2  84 , 02  168 , 04 kN
1

The net cross-section is taken as Ap,net  Ap  2 d 0,w t p  1568 mm 2
Ap,net f y
From where N p,net,Rd   556 , 64 kN
 M0
2
Then: N p,net,Rd  556 , 64   FV,Ed,p  2  84 , 02  168, 04 kN
1
Note: The global cross-section of the beam has been verified accounting
for the holes for fastener and the combination of the internal forces
(see 4).
The net cross-section of the plate component should also be verified
under this combination of internal forces.
Assuming a uniform distribution of the load in the section, it is
proposed that:
 max   2  3 2  f y
Np Mp Vp
Where:    and  
Ap,net I p,net v Ap,net
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Assuming a uniform distribution of the shear stresses, this leads to a

conservative situation.
With Ap,net  1568 mm 2
I p,net  I p,gross  I p,holes  477 ,87  171, 23  306 , 64 cm 4
Then:   316 N/mm 2 and   25, 31 N/mm 2

Finally:  max  341, 31 N/mm 2  f y  355 N/mm 2
8.7. Design for block tearing EN 1993-1-8

3.10.2
The bolt group is subjected to a concentric loading Nf and an eccentric
loading Vf but considering the presence of the web we only consider the case
with a concentric loading.
The Figure A.13 shows the block tearing for the flange component
Nf
Anv Ant
Figure A.13 Connection of the flanges – Block tearing for flange

component
With: Ant  2 ( e 2  0 , 5 d 0 ) t f  414 mm 2
Anv  2 ( e1  2 p1  2 , 5 d 0 ) t f  3392 , 5 mm 2
And: V eff,1,Rd  826 , 24  N w  495 , 49 kN

The bolt group is subjected to a concentric loading Np and an eccentric
loading Vp.
The Figure A.14 shows the block tearing for the plate component
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For the cases with a concentric loading, only the case giving the minimum
area in tension is considered:
With : Ant  min ( p 2  d 0 ); 2 ( e 2  0 , 5 d 0 ) t p  504 mm 2
Anv  2 ( e1  2 p1  2 , 5 d 0 ) t p  3220 mm 2

And: V eff,1,Rd  865 , 60  N f  495 , 49 kN
1 Anv 2
Np Np
Ant Ant Anv
Anv
Vp
Anv
Ant
1 First block tearing with concentric loading

2 Second block tearing with concentric loading
3 Block tearing with eccentric loading
Figure A.14 Connection of the flanges - Block tearing for plate component
For the case with an eccentric loading, with:

Ant  ( e1  2 p 1  2 , 5 d 0 ) t p  1610 mm 2
Anv  ( e 2  p 2  1, 5 d 0 ) t p  1316 mm 2
Then: V eff,2,Rd  598 ,17 kN

And: V eff,2,Rd  598 ,17  V p  0 , 85 kN
So we have just verified successively the bolt group according to the two
loadings. An additional requirement based on an interactive expression should
be fulfilled:
Np Vp
  1, 0
min V eff , 1 , Rd ,block 1 ;V eff , 1 , Rd ,bloc 2  V eff , 2 , Rd ,block 3
495 , 49 0 , 85
Then:   0 , 57  1, 0 OK
865 , 60 598 ,17
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Part 5: Detailed design of trusses
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Part 5: Detailed design of trusses
APPENDIX B
Worked example – Design of a truss node with gusset
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Appendix B Worked Example: Design of a truss
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node with gusset
Made by CZT Date 12/2009

Calculation sheet
Checked by DGB Date 12/2009
The truss includes several types of joints: splice joints by bolted cover plates,
T joints and KT joints. This Appendix gives the detailed design of a KT joint
located on the upper chord, as shown in Figure B.1.
91 kN 136 182 182 136 136 91 kN
4000
7100 7200 8500 8600 7100 7100
1 KT joint
Figure B.1 Location of the KT joint
The values of the internal forces in the truss members (see Table B.1) result
from a gravity load case. This load case corresponds to a ULS combination of
actions, determined according to EN 1990.
Table B.1 KT joint – Internal forces in the truss members

Member N (kN) V (kN) M (kNm)
136 kN Diagonal 35 -609,4 -1,27 0
101 102 Diagonal 24 406,9 1,03 0
Post 36 2,6 0 0
35
36 Chord 101 -413,8 1,25 -0,46
24 Chord 102 -1084 1,26 -0,09
1. General presentation of KT joint

The KT joint studied consists of the following connections: the gusset to web
chord welded connection and the angles to gusset bolted connection (see
Figure B.2 and Figure B.3). Both connections should be verified according to
the rules from EN 1993-1-1 and EN 1993-1-8.
The gusset to web chord welded connection is a plate welded perpendicular to
the web of the chord by two fillets welds (See Figure B.7).
The angles to gusset bolted connection is composed of two back-to-back
double-angle diagonal members (See Figure B.4) and a single angle post
member (See Figure B.5).
There are three shear connections to be designed as Category C.
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Title Appendix B Worked Example: Design of a truss node with gusset 2 of 44
136 kN
1 2 3
1 Chord (IPE 330)

2 Gusset plate
3 Axes of the web members
Figure B.2 General presentation of KT joint
5 6 1
4
B B
A 3
1 Web of the chord (IPE 330)

2 Gusset plate 58026015
3 Angles L15015015
4 Angle L10010010
5 Fillet weld
6 Axes of the web members
Figure B.3 KT joint
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Figure B.4 KT Joint – Section AA Figure B.5 KT Joint- Section BB
2. Gusset plate to web chord welded

connection
This connection is a welded plate perpendicular to the web of the chord, see
Figure B.6. The two fillet welds are identical. The design of the gusset plate
and its weld to the chord takes into account the axial forces in all three angle
members connected to it.
Z Og
30
Y
260
α3 α1
N1,Ed
320 260
N3,Ed N2,Ed
Figure B.6 Gusset plate to web chord welded connection
The longitudinal axes of all three angle members intersect on the chord axis at
the point O in the web.
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The gusset plane is not positioned symmetrically about the normal OY to the
web plane (see Figure B.6 and Figure B.7). The moment resulting from the
eccentricity eZ should be taken into account.
The moment resulting from the eccentricity eY = tw/2 can be neglected.
Z O X O
Og Og
eY=7,5/2 tw=7,5
Y Y
eZ=30
tg=15
Figure B.7 Gusset plate to web chord – Details
The basic assumption is that gusset plate transfers axial forces acting in its
plane and in the direction of the member axes.
2.1. Data
Global coordinates system (see Figure B.6 and Figure B.7)
The YOZ Plane is that of the gusset plate
The XOZ Plane is that of the chord web
Geometric data
Gusset plate thickness tg = 15 mm
Web thickness tw = 7,5 mm
Angle between gusset and web a = 90°
Number of fillet welds na = 2
Effective throat thickness a = Value to be defined
Length of welds Lw = 560 mm
Material data
Steel grade: S355
Yield strength: fy = 355 N/mm2
EN 1993-1-1
Ultimate tensile strength: fu = 510 N/mm2
Table 3.1
Note: The specified yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of the filler EN 1993-1-8
metal are required to be at least equivalent to those specified for the parent 4.2(2)
material.
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Partial Factor
EN 1993-1-8
Resistance of weld: M2 = 1,25 (recommended value)
Table 2.1 NOTE
Internal forces in the truss members (see Figure B.6)
All axial forces are applied in the gusset plate XOZ plane:
Tension axial force at an angle to normal OY of 1 = 42°:
N1,Ed = 406,9 kN
Tension axial force on the normal OY so 2 = 0°
N2,Ed = 2,6 kN
Compression axial force at an angle to normal OY of 3 = -41,3°
N3,Ed = -609,4 kN
2.2. Stresses in the gusset cross-section in front of

welds
The approach is based on a linear-elastic analysis that leads to a safe EN 1993-1-8
estimation of the resistance of the welded joint. 2.4(2)
2.2.1. Design forces in the gusset plate at the chord web face
The effects of the small eccentricity eY from the chord axis will be neglected.
The gusset plate section is verified for the following forces:
Ng,Ed Axial force at an eccentricity of eZ = 30 mm to the centreline of the
gusset plate
Vg,Ed shear force
3
With: N g,Ed   N i cos(  i )
i 1
3
V g,Ed   N i sin(  i )
i 1
and M g,Ed , the moment resulting from the eccentricity, M g,Ed  e Z N g,Ed
Then: Ng,Ed = -152,83 kN

Vg,Ed = 674,47 kN
Mg,Ed = 4,585 kNm
Note: the high axial force component Ng,Ed is due to the local point load at the
joint and the self weight of the truss.
2.2.2. Normal stress

Assuming a uniform distribution of the load in the section, the normal stress
is:
N g,Ed M g,Ed
 g,max  
Ag Ig v
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Where: Ag is the cross-section area

Ig is the second moment of cross-section
v is the position of the end fibre
With: Ag  t g L w  15  580 = 8700 mm2
t g L3w
Ig  = 243,89.106 mm4
12
v = 290 mm
Then:  g,max = -23,02 N/mm2
2.2.3. Shear stress

The shear mean stress is:
V g,Ed
g 
Ag
Then:  g = 77,53 N/mm2

One usually checks the combination of axial and shear stresses in the gusset
plate section using the Von Mises criterion.
2.3. Design resistance of the fillet weld

The design resistance of a fillet weld should be determined using either the EN 1993-1-8
directional method or the simplified method. 4.5.3.1(1)
The directional method is based on the comparison between the design tensile
strength and the applied stress in the most severely loaded part of the weld
throat. The applied stress, being determined from a Von Mises formulation,
accounts for the influence on the weld strength of the inclination of the
resultant force per unit length to the weld axis and plane.
The simplified method is based on the design shear strength of the weld to
which is compared directly to an applied weld throat shear stress obtained by
dividing the resultant force per unit of length b the weld throat size. The
simplified method is always safe compared to the directional method.
Here, the directional method is applied. EN 1993-1-8
4.5.3.2
2.3.1. Directional method
Note: a uniform distribution of stress is assumed in the throat section of the EN 1993-1-8
weld. 4.5.3.2(4)
With:  the normal stress to the throat plane

 the shear stress (in the plane of throat) perpendicular to the
axis of the weld
 the shear stress (in the plane of throat) parallel to the axis of
the weld
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Note: the normal stress  in the weld needs not to be considered. EN 1993-1-8
4.5.3.2(5)
On the throat section of the weld, the force per unit length are:
 g,max e g
a  = sin(  a / 2 ) = -122,08 N/mm.mm
na
 g,max e g
a  = cos(  a / 2 ) = -122,08 N/mm.mm
na
 g eg
a  = = 581,44 N/mm.mm
na
The design resistance of the fillet weld will be sufficient if the following EN 1993-1-8
conditions are both fulfilled: 4.5.3.2(6)
w = [2+3 (2+2) ]0,5 ≤ fu / (w M2)

 ≤ 0,9 fu / M2
Where: w is the correlation factor for fillet weld EN 1993-1-8
Table 4.1
w = 0,8
These conditions can be rewritten in the following forms:
(a w) / a ≤ fu / (w M2)
(a ) / a ≤ 0,9 fu / M2
From these conditions, a minimum value for the effective throat thickness is
derived.
a1,min = a w / [ fu / (w M2)] = 2,03 mm
a2,min = a  / (0,9 .fu / M2) = 0,33 mm
amin = max(a1,min ; a2,min) = 2,03 mm
The following requirements must be satisfied: EN 1993-1-8
a  3 mm 4.5.2(2)
leff  max(30 mm ; 6 a) with leff = Lw – 2 a 4.5.2(1)
An effective throat thickness of 4 mm is then sufficient.
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3. Angles to gusset bolted connection

Three shear connections are designed as Category C. These connections are
shown in Figure B.8.
16
41.3° 42°
15
260
N1
N3 N2
320 260
Figure B.8 Angles to gusset bolted connections
This connection is composed of two back-to-back double-angle diagonal

members (N1 and N3) and a single angle post member (N2).
The internal forces in the truss members are:
N1,Ed = 406,9 kN tension axial force
N2,Ed = 2,6 kN tension axial force
N3,Ed = -609,4 kN compression axial force
3.1. Basic Data
Material data (except bolts)
Steel grade S355
Yield strength fy = 355 N/mm2 EN 1993-1-1
2 Table 3.1
Ultimate tensile strength fu = 510 N/mm
Gusset plate
Thickness tg = 15 mm
Length Lg = 580 mm
Width Hg = 260 mm
Angle members
N1 two equal-leg angles L15015015
N2 one equal-leg angle L10010010
N3 two equal-leg angles L15015015
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Bolted connections data

Category of bolted connections Category C
Bolt Class Class 10.9
Yield strength fyb = 900 N/mm2 EN 1993-1-8
Table 3.1
Ultimate tensile strength fub = 1000 N/mm2
Nominal bolt diameter d = 24 mm
Hole diameter d0 = 26 mm
Partial Factors (Recommended values)

6.1 NOTE 2B
Structural steel M1 = 1,00
2.2 NOTE
Bolts M2 = 1,25
Bolts M3 = 1,25
3.2. Global checking of gross cross-sections of the

gusset plate
The gross cross-sections of the gusset plates to check are located on the
Figure B.9.
Note: The gross cross-sections of the angles are verified afterward.
3 = 41.3° 1 = 42°
2
260 1
N1,Ed
N3,Ed
N2,Ed
320 260
Figure B.9 Location of the gross cross-sections of the gusset plate
Checking of gross cross-section 1

With Ag1 cross-sectional area 1 Ag1 = Hg tg = 3900 mm2
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Shear resistance
V g1,Ed  max  N 1,Ed cos  1 ; N 2,Ed cos  2  = 457,82 kN
V g1,pl,Rd  Ag1 f y  M0 
3 = 799,34 kN
V g1,Ed  V g1,pl,Rd  OK
Axial force resistance

3
N g1,Ed   N i,Ed sin(  i ) = 674,47 kN
i 1
N g1,pl,Rd  Ag1 f y  M0 = 1384,50 kN
N g1,Ed  N g1,pl,Rd  OK
Checking of gross cross-section 2

With Ag2 cross-sectional area 2 Ag2 = Lg tg = 8700 mm2
Shear resistance
3
V g2,Ed   N i,Ed sin(  i ) = 674,47 kN
i 1
V g2,pl,Rd  Ag2 f y  M0 
3 = 1783,15 kN
V g2,Ed  V g2,pl,Rd  OK
Axial force resistance

3
N g2,Ed   N i,Ed cos(  i ) = 152,83 kN
i 1
N g2,pl,Rd  Ag2 f y  M0 = 3088,5 kN
N g2,Ed  N g2,pl,Rd  OK
3.3. Connection N3 – Back-to-back double-angle

diagonal member N3 to gusset bolted connection
The shear connection in compression is designed as Category C.
The sizes of the components and the positioning of the holes are shown on the
Figure B.10 and Figure B.11.
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33
141 60
67,5
35 57
99
65 65
57 G
67 65
172
90 124
C
76
Figure B.10 Connection N3 – Sizes (in mm) and positioning
15
42.5
57 60 33
1 Angles neutral axis

Figure B.11 Connection N3 – Section CC
3.3.1. Connection N3 – Design forces

With: N3,Ed Axial compression force at an eccentricity of eN3 to the
centre of gravity of the joint
M3,N,Ed Bending moment resulting from the eccentricity, M3,N,Ed =
eN3 N3,Ed.
For the gusset:
N3,g,Ed = 609,4 kN
eN3 = 44,5 mm
M3,g,Ed = eN3 N3,g,Ed = 27,12 kNm
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For each angle:

N3,a,Ed = 304,7 kN
M3,a,Ed = 13,56 kNm
3.3.2. Connection N3 – Checking of angle

Resistance of gross cross-section
Longitudinal stress
Assuming a uniform distribution of the load in the section, the longitudinal
stress is:
N 3,a,Ed M 3,a,Ed
i  
A3,a I 3,a v
Where: A3,a is the section area of the angle
A3,a = 4302 mm2
I3,a is the second moment of area of angle
I3,a = 8,981.106 mm4
v position of considered end fibre (see Figure B.12)
v1 = 87 mm
v2 = 63 mm
Then the normal stresses are:
1 = 202,18 N/mm2 (compression)
2 = -24,29 N/mm2 (tension)
N3,a,Ed
eN3
υ2 υ1
M3,a,Ed = eN3 N3,a,Ed

1
2
Tension Compression
Figure B.12 Stresses in the angle N3
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Class of section
h t  10  15   12 , 20
EN 1993-1-1
b  h  2 t  10  11, 5   9 , 36 Table 5.2
Sheet 3 of 3
 class 4
c t  7 , 93  10  /   10  / 1  8 ,14
Table 5.2
 class 2 Sheet 2 of 3
 Class of angle = class 4
Combination M + N
N 3,a,Ed M 3,a,Ed fy
Criterion to satisfy:  x,Ed    EN 1993-1-1
A3,a,eff W 3,a,eff  M0 6.2.9.3
with: A3,a,eff effective area of cross-section

A3,a,eff  A3,a,eff,leg1  A3,a,eff,leg2
where A3,a,eff,leg1 effective area relative to the “free” leg

A3,a,eff,leg2 effective area relative to the “connected” leg
determination of the effective area of cross-section A3,a,eff,leg1
EN 1993-1-5
   1  1 = 1,0 Table 4.2
buckling factor k = 0,43 EN 1993-1-5
 p = 0,660  =1 no reduction 4.4 (2)

EN 1993-1-5
   2  1 = -0,120 Table 4.2
 p = 0,271  =1 no reduction 4.4 (2)
Verification
A3,a,eff  A3,a (no reduction)
fy
 x,Ed  max(  1 ;  2 )  202 ,18   355 N/mm2
 M0
 criterion satisfied
Resistance of net cross-section

From 6.2.5 (5) of EN 1993-1-1, the fastener holes in tension zone need not be EN 1993-1-1
allowed for, provided that the following limit is satisfied for the complete 6.2.5 (5)
tension zone:
A t,net 0 , 9 f u At f y

 M2  M0
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Here, the holes are in the tension zone (see Figure B.12).
Accounting for A3,a,eff  A3,a , the following criterion should be fulfilled:
A3,a f y
N 3,a,Ed  N 3,a,c,Rd 
 M0
With A3,a  4302 mm 2 :
N 3,a,Ed  304 , 7  N 3,a,c,Rd  1527 , 2 kN
Buckling resistance
A compression member should be verified against buckling.
This condition has been verified in the section dealt with the verification of
the members (see § 4 of this document).
3.3.3. Connection N3 – Checking of gusset plate

For the determination of the gross cross-section of gusset plate, a diffusion of
45° of the axial force Ng,Ed is assumed (see Figure B.13).
286,5
112
45°
45°
Figure B.13 Connection N3 – Diffusion by 45° of the axial force
The following criteria must be satisfied:

N 3,g,Ed M 3,g,Ed fy
 x,Ed   
A3,g I 3,g / v  M0
with: A3,g  286 , 5  t g  4297 , 5 mm 2
I 3,g  t g  286 , 5 3 / 12  29395706 mm 4

v  325 / 2 mm
fy
Then:  x,Ed  141, 80  149 , 92  291, 72   355 N/mm 2
 M0
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Buckling resistance
The gusset is made similar to an embedded column of characteristics:
Area A3 , g  4297 , 5 mm 2
Height hc = 112 mm (see Figure B.13)

Second moment of area Ic,zz = 80578 mm2
We should satisfy: EN 1993-1-1
6.3.1.1
 A3,g f y
N 3,g,Ed  N 3,g,b,Rd 
 M1
Where  is the reduction factor for the relevant buckling curve
With a buckling length of 2hc, the slenderness is given by:
4hc2 Ac f y
  = 0,677
 2 EI c
The buckling curve to use is curve c and the imperfection is: Table 6.1
 = 0,49
  
 0,5 1     0,2)   2  = 0,846
EN 1993-1-1
6.3.1.2
1
  = 0,739
   2 2
Then: N 3,g,Ed  609 , 4  N 3,g,b,Rd  1127 kN
3.3.4. Connection N3 – Checking of bolts with regard to the

gusset component
Design shear force FV,Ed for each bolt
Due to the orientation of the axial force N3,Ed, the load on each bolt is not EN 1993-1-8
parallel to the edge of gusset. Also, the components of the design shear load Table 3.4 3)
will be performed in a suitable basis.
In first the components are calculated in the basis h  , v   located at the
centre of gravity of the joint and oriented in agreement with the principal
directions of the fasteners which are also the principal directions of the angles
(See Figure B.14).
Then a change of basis is performed from the initial h  , v   to the basis
h , v  (see Figure B.15).
In the basis h  , v   the normal force N3,g,Ed causes a horizontal shear load for
each bolt bi:
N 3,g,Ed
F N,bi,h   = 101,57 kN
5
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The moment due to eccentricity is divided out according to the distance ri
between the centre of bolts bi and the centre of gravity of the joint:
M 1,a,Ed ri
FM,bi  5
 ri 2
1
b4
b1
h’
v’
b5
M3,g,Ed
FN,b6 b2
G
b6
FM,b6,v’
FM,b6,h’
FM,b6 b3
N3,g,Ed
Figure B.14 Connection N3 – Gusset component – Locations
FV,b1,v,Ed
FV,b1,Ed
b4 b1
FV,b1,h,Ed
v
b5
b2
h G
b6
b3
Figure B.15 Connection N3 – Gusset component – Loadings
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This shear load FM,bi is resolved in the basis h  , v  :

M 1,a,Ed v i
FM,bi,h   5
horizontal component
 ri 2
1
M 1,a,Ed h i
FM,bi, v'  5
vertical component
 ri 2
1
With h i and v i coordinates of centre of bolt bi.

And we obtain (see Table B.2):
FV,bi,h ,Ed  F N,bi,h   FM,bi,h  Horizontal shear force,
FV,bi, v ,Ed  FM,bi, v  Transverse shear force,
FV,bi,Ed  FV,2 bi,h ,Ed  FV,2 bi, v ,Ed Resulting shear force
Table B.2 Connection N3 – Gusset component – Design shear forces in kN

in the basis h  , v  .
h i 81,25 16,25 -48,75 48,75 -16,25 -81,25
v i -30 -30 -30 30 30 30
ri 86,61 34,12 57,24 57,24 34,12 86,61
FM,bi -98,34 -38,74 -64,99 -64,99 -38,74 -98,34
FM,bi,h  34,06 34,06 34,06 -34,06 -34,06 -34,06
FM,bi, v  92,25 18,45 -55,35 55,35 -18,45 -92,25
F N,bi 101,57 101,57 101,57 101,57 101,57 101,57
FV,bi,Ed 164,03 136,88 146,49 87,30 69,98 114,31
FV,bi,h ,Ed 135,63 135,63 135,63 67,50 67,50 67,50
FV,bi, v ,Ed 92,25 18,45 -55,35 55,35 -18,45 -92,25
The change of basis is performed with:

FV,bi,h,Ed   FV,bi,h ,Ed sin(  3 )  FV,bi,v ,Ed cos(  3 )
FV,bi, v,Ed  FV,bi,h ,Ed cos(  3 )  FV,bi, v ,Ed sin(  3 )
Where 3 = 41,3° (See Figure B.6)
Table B.3gives the results.
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Table B.3 Connection N3 – Gusset component – Design shear loads in kN in

the h , v  reference system
FV,bi,Ed 164,03 136,88 146,49 87,30 69,98 114,31
FV,bi,h,Ed -20,21 -75,65 -131,10 -2,97 -58,41 -113,86
FV,bi,v,Ed 162,78 114,07 65,36 87,25 38,54 -10,17
Design details
The structure is not exposed to the weather or other corrosive influences.
We have to verify the design details in the two directions of the components EN 1993-1-8
of loading. By considering the limits specified in Table 3.3 of EN 1993-1-8, 3.5 (1) and
we have to satisfy the following checks: Table 3.3
min e1 ; e 2   1, 2 d 0
min  p 1 ; p 2   2 , 2 d 0 or min  p 1 ; p 2   1, 2 d 0 if L  2 , 4 d 0 EN 1993-1-8
Table 3.3 5)
max  p 1 ; p 2   min 14 t ; 200 mm 
For e1 and e2 observe the minimum end and edge distances according to the
directions Gh and Gv. And For p1 and p2 consider the spacing according to the
directions Gh’ and Gv’.
The design details are verified in the table below.
Table B.4 Connection N3 – Gusset component – Design details
Distance or spacing Minimum value Design value Maximum value
mine1; e2  31,2 57
minp1; p2  31,2 60
maxp1; p2  65 200
Design bearing resistance Fb,Rd for each bolt

Table 3.4 of EN 1993-1-8 gives the expressions for the determination of the EN 1993-1-8
design bearing resistance. These expressions bring into play two coefficients Table 3.4
 b and k 1 .
For each bolt the value of these coefficients depend on the orientation of its
loading, its location compared with the ends of the gusset but also with the
location of the other bolts.
So we are considering successively the horizontal loading (loads in the
direction Gh) and the vertical loading (loads in the direction Gv).
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Horizontal loading
The horizontal loading coming from the results of Table 3 is shown on the
Figure B.16.
On this figure we indicate for each bolt how we are processing for the
determination of its coefficients  b and k 1 . So, we can specify for each bolt:
the end and edge distances (e1 and e2) and the spacing (p1, p2 and L) to
consider
the type; end or inner, or end and inner
b4
b b1
b b5
b2
b6
b b3
k1 k1 k1 k1
Figure B.16 Connection N3 – Gusset component – Horizontal loading
The general expression for the design bearing resistance is:

EN 1993-1-8
k 1 b f u d t Table 3.4
Fb,Rd 
 M2
According to Table 3.4 of the Eurocode 1993-1-8, the coefficients b and k1
are determined from:
 e1 f ub 
For end bolts  b,end  min  ; ;1, 0 
 3d 0 f u 
 p e 
k 1,end  min 1, 4 2  1, 7 ; 2 , 8 2  1, 7 ; 2 , 5 
 d0 d0 
 p1 1 f 
For inner bolts  b,inner  min   ; ub ;1, 0 
 3d 0 4 f u 
 p 
k 1,inner  min 1, 4 2  1, 7 ; 2 , 5 
 d0 
Table B.6 gives the value of the horizontal component of the design bearing
resistances Fb,bi,h,Rd.
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Table B.5 Connection N3 – Gusset component – Horizontal component of

the design bearing resistances in kN
e1
e2 172 124 76 90
1)
p1 68,24 68,24 68,24 68,24 68,24 68,24
p2 65 65 2) 65 2) 65 2) 65 2) 65
 b,inner  b,inner  b,inner  b,inner  b,inner  b,inner

b
0,62 0,62 0,62 0,62 0,62 0,62
k 1,min 3)
k 1,min 3)
k 1,min 3)
k 1,inner k 1,inner k 1,min 3)
k1
1,80 1,80 1,80 1,80 1,80 1,80
Fb ,bi ,h , Rd 165,19 165,19 165,19 165,19 165,19 165,19
1)
the distance L have been retained
2)
min65; L
3)

k1,min  min k1,inner ; k1,end 
Vertical loading
The vertical loading coming from the results of Table 3 is shown on the
Figure B.17
k1 b4
b1
k1 b5
k1 b6 b2
b3
b b b b
Figure B.17 Connection N3 – Gusset component – Vertical loading
Table B.6 gives the value of the vertical component of the design bearing
resistances Fb,bi,v,Rd.
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Table B.6 Connection N3 – Gusset component – Vertical component of the

design bearing resistances in kN
e1 90
e2 141 99 57
1) 1) 1) 1)
p1 65 65 65 65 65
p2 2) 68,24 68,24 68,24 68,24 68,24 68,24
 b,inner  b,inner  b,inner  b,inner  b,inner  b,end

b
0,58 0,58 0,58 0,58 0,58 1,00
k 1,inner k 1,inner k 1,inner k 1,min 3)

k 1,min 3)
k 1,min 3)
k1
1,97 1,97 1,97 1,97 1,97 1,97
Fb ,bi ,v , Rd 169,16 169,16 169,16 169,16 169,16 289,98
1)
min65; L
2)
3)

Design slip resistance Fs,Rd EN 1993-1-8
With: As = 353 mm 2
tensile stress area of the bolt 3.9
Fp,C  0 , 7 f ub As = 247,1 kN pretension force

EN 1993-1-8
n = 2 number of the friction surfaces relatively to the gusset 3.9.1 (2)
And by considering:
EN 1993-1-8
Bolts in normal holes  ks = 1,0 Table 3.6
Class of friction surfaces = Class A   = 0,5 Table 3.7
k s n EN 1993-1-8
Then: FS,Rd  Fp,C = 197,68 kN 3.9.1 (1)
 M3
Checking bolts – Individual checking

The criteria to satisfy are:
In relation to the design slip resistance EN 1993-1-8
Table 3.2
FV,bi,Ed  FS,Rd
In relation to the design bearing resistance
EN 1993-1-8
FV,bi,h,Ed  Fb,bi,h,Rd Table 3.2 and
Table 3.4 3)
FV,bi, v,Ed  Fb,bi, v,Rd
Note: an additional check based on an interactive expression is proposed:
2 2
 FV,bi,h,Ed  F 
    V,bi, v,Ed  1
F  F 
 b,bi,h,Rd   b,bi, v,Rd 
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Each bolt has to be verified. The highest values of resistance do not necessary
correspond with the bolt the most loaded.
Table B.7 summarizes only the checks for the bolt b1.
Table B.7 Connection N3 – Gusset component – Checking bolt b1

Design values Resistance values
FV,b1,Ed 164,03 197,68 FS,Rd
FV,b1,h,Ed 20,21 165,19 Fb,b1,h,Rd
FV,b1,v,Ed 162,78 169,16 Fb,b1,v,Rd

2 2
 FV,b1,h,Ed  F 
    V,b1,v,Ed  0,94 1
F  F 
 b,b1,h,Rd   b,b1,v,Rd 
Checking bolts – Group of fasteners

From the Eurocode, the design resistance of a group of fasteners may be taken EN 1993-1-8
as: 3.7
n bi
Fgr,b,Rd   Fb,bi,Rd if for each bolt bi we have F v,Rd  Fb,bi,Rd
1
else Fgr,b,Rd  nbi  minFb,bi,Rd 
Where Fv , Rd , the shear resistance per shear plane, is taken as:

 v f ub A
F v,Rd 
 M2
By considering that the shear plane passes through the threaded portion of the
bolt in normal holes:
v = 0,5
A = As= 353 mm2 (tensile stress area)
Finally for the design resistance we obtain:
F gr,b,h,Rd = 991,17 kN for the horizontal components
F gr,b,v,Rd = 1014,94 kN for the vertical components
And we verify that:

N 3 , g , Ed sin(  3 )  402 , 21 < F gr,b,h,Rd  991,17 kN
N 3 , g , Ed cos(  3 )  457 , 82 < F gr,b,h,Rd  1014 , 94 kN
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3.3.5. Connection N3 – Checking bolts with regard to the angle

component
Determination of the design ultimate shear load FV,Ed for each bolts
Table B.8 gives the results of the design ultimate shear load FV,bi,Ed and its
components FV,bi,h,Ed and FV,bi,v,Ed (See Figure B.18).
These results are deduced from the results obtained for the gusset in the basis
h  , v  .
b4
h
v b1
b5
M3,a,Ed
FV,b6,v,Ed b6 G
FV,b6,Ed b2
FV,b6,h,Ed
b3
N3,a,Ed
Figure B.18 Connection N3 – Angle component – Loading
Table B.8 Connection N3 – Angle component – Design shear loads in kN

FV,bi,Ed 82,01 68,44 73,24 43,65 34,99 57,16
FV,bi,h,Ed -67,81 -67,81 -67,81 -33,75 -33,75 -33,75
FV,bi, v,Ed -46,13 -9,23 27,68 -27,68 9,23 46,13
Design details
Table B.9 Connection N3 – Angle component – Design details

mine1 ; e2  31,2 33
minp1 ; p2  31,2 60
maxp1 ; p2  65 200
Determination of the design bearing resistance Fb,Rd for each bolts

Horizontal loading
The horizontal loading coming from the results of Table B.8 is shown on the
Figure B.19
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b
k1
b4 b
k1
b5 b1
k1
b6
b2
b3
Figure B.19 Connection N3 – Angle component – Horizontal loadings
Table B.10 Connection N3 – Angle component – Horizontal component of the

e1
e2 33 33 33
p1 65 65 65 65 65 65
p2 1) 68,24 68,24 68,24 68,24 68,24 68,24
 b,inner  b,inner  b,inner  b,inner  b,inner  b,inner

b
0,58 0,58 0,58 0,58 0,58 0,58
k 1,inner k 1,inner k 1,inner k 1,min 2)

k 1,min 2)
k 1,min 2)
k1
1,97 1,97 1,97 1,85 1,85 1,85
Fb ,bi ,h , Rd 169,16 169,16 169,16 158,84 158,84 158,84
1)
2)

Vertical loading
The vertical loading coming from the results of Table B.8 is shown on the
Figure B.20
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k1
b
k1
b4
b
b5 b1
b
b6
b2
b3
Figure B.20 Connection N3 – Angle component – Vertical loading
Table B.11 Connection N3 – Angle component – Vertical component of the
e1 33 33
e2 35 67,5
1)
p1 68,24 68,24 68,24 68,24 68,24 68,24
p2 65 65 65 65 65 65
 b,inner  b,inner  b,inner  b,inner  b,end  b,end

b
0,62 0,62 0,62 0,62 0,42 0,42
k 1,min 2)
k 1,inner k 1,inner
k1
1,80 1,80 1,80 1,80 1,80 1,80
Fb ,bi ,v , Rd 165,19 165,19 165,19 165,19 111,85 111,85
1)
2)
k1,min  mink1,inner ; k1,end 
Determination of the design slip resistance Fs,Rd EN 1993-1-8

For the angle component, the number of the friction surfaces is equal to 1. 3.9
So with n = 1 we obtain: EN 1993-1-8

3.9.1 (2)
k s n
FS,Rd  Fp,C = 98,84 kN
 M3

Each bolt has to be verified.
Table B.12 summarizes only the checks for the bolt b1.
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FV,b1,Ed 82,01 98,84 FS,Rd
FV,b1,h,Ed 67,81 169,16 Fb,b1,h,Rd
FV,b1,v,Ed 46,13 165,19 Fb,b1,v,Rd

2 2
 FV,b1,h,Ed  F 
    V,b1,v,Ed  0,24 1
F  F 
 b,b1,h,Rd   b,b1,v,Rd 
Checking bolts - Group of fasteners

For the angle we can consider only the horizontal component. In this case:
F gr,b,h,Rd = 991,17 kN
And we verify that:

N 3 ,a , Ed  304 , 70 < F gr,b,h,Rd  953 , 03 kN
3.3.6. Connection N3 – Design of net cross-section

For a connection in tension, the design plastic resistance of the net cross- EN 1993-1-8
section at bolt holes should be verified only for a connection in tension. 3.4.1 (1) c)
3.3.7. Connection N3 – Design of block tearing

Given that this connection is in compression it is not necessary to execute the
design for block tearing.
3.4. Connection N1 – Back-to-back double-angle

diagonal member N1 to gusset bolted connection
We have a shear connection in tension to be designed as Category C.
The sizes of the components of this connection and the positioning of the
holes are shown on the Figure B.21. The section DD is identical to the section
CC of the connection N3 (See Figure B.11).
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33
60
35
57 65
67,5
G
65
54
80
D
124 76
Figure B.21 Connection N1 – Sizes (in mm) and positioning
3.4.1. Connection N1 – Design forces

With: N1,Ed the normal tension force at an eccentricity of eN1, to the
centre of gravity of the joint
M1,N,Ed the moment resulting from the eccentricity, M1,N,Ed = eN1
N1,Ed.
We have for the gusset:
N1,g,Ed = 406,9 kN
eN1 = 44,5 mm
M1,g,Ed = eN1 N1,g,Ed = 18,11 kNm
And for each angle:
N1,a,Ed = 203,45 kN
M1,a,Ed = 9,05 kNm
3.4.2. Connection N1 – Checking of angle

Resistance of gross cross-section
Longitudinal stress
Assuming an uniform distribution of the load on the section, the longitudinal
stress is:
N 1,a,Ed M 1,a,Ed
i  
A1,a I 1,a v
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Where: A1,a cross-sectional area of angle

I1,a second moment of cross-section of angle
v position of considered end fibre
With: A1,a = 4302 mm2
I1,a = 8,981.106 mm4
v1 = 87 mm and v2 = 63 mm (see Figure B.22)
We obtain (with compression positive):
1 = -134,99 N/mm2
2 = 16,22 N/mm2
Class of section
h t  10  15   12 , 20
EN 1993-1-1
b  h  2 t  10  11, 5   9 , 36 Table 5.2
Sheet 3 of 3
 class 4
c t  7 , 93  10  /   10  / 1  8 ,14 Table 5.2
Sheet 2 of 3
 class 2
 Class of angle = class 4
N1,a,Ed
eN1
M1,a,Ed = eN1 N1,a,Ed
2
Compression
1 Traction
Figure B.22 Stresses in the angle N1
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Combination M + N
N 1,a,Ed M 1,a,Ed fy
Criterion to satisfy:  x,Ed   
A1,a,eff W1,a,eff  M0 EN 1993-1-1
6.2.9.3
with: A1,a,eff effective area of cross-section
A1,a,eff  A1,a,eff,leg1  A1,a,eff,leg2
where A1,a,eff,leg1 effective area relative to the “free” leg

A1,a,eff,leg2 effective area relative to the “connected” leg
No reduction because “free” leg in traction
EN 1993-1-5
   2  1 = -0,120 Table 4.2
 p = 0,271  =1 no reduction 4.4 (2)
Verification
A1,a,eff  A1,a (no reduction)
fy
 x,Ed  max(  1 ;  2 )  134 , 99   355
 M0
 criterion satisfied
Resistance of net cross-section

We should satisfy:
A1,a,net f y EN 1993-1-1
N 1,a,Ed  N 1,a,net,Rd 
 M0 6.2.3. (1) and (4)
The net cross-sections considered are shown on the Figure B.23
1 1
2
2
Figure B.23 Net cross-sections of angle N1
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With: A1,a,net  min( A1 ,a ,net 1 ; A1 ,a ,net 2 )  min( 3912 ; 3588 )  3588 mm 2

we satisfy:
N 1,a,Ed  203 , 45  N 1,a,net,Rd  1317 , 52 kN
3.4.3. Checking of gusset

For the determination of the gross cross-section of gusset, we use an approach
based on a diffusion of 45° of the internal force Ng,Ed (see Figure B.24).
195
45°
45°
Figure B.24 Connection N1 – Diffusion by 45° of the internal force
The following criteria must be satisfied:

N 1,g,Ed M 1,g,Ed fy
 x,Ed   
A1,g I 1,g / v  M0
with: A1,g  195  t g  2925 mm 2
I 3,g  t g  195 3 / 12  9268594 mm 4

v  195 / 2 mm
fy
We obtain:  x,Ed  139 ,11  190 , 51  329 , 62   355 N/mm 2
 M0
3.4.4. Connection N1 – Checking of bolts with regard to the

gusset component
Due to the orientation of the normal force N1,Ed, the load on each bolt is not EN 1993-1-8
parallel to the edge of gusset. By consequent the components of the design Table 3.4 3)
shear load parallel and normal to the end will be performed.
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The calculation of the components is performed in the same way as for

connection N3 (see 3.3.4). We calculate the components in the basis h  , v  
(see Figure B.25).) then in the basis h , v  (see Figure B.26).
b3
b4
v’
G
b1
M1,g,Ed h’
FM,b2,v’
b2 FM,b2
FM,b2,h’
FN,b2
N1,g,Ed
Figure B.25 Connection N1 – Gusset component – Locations
Table B.13 gives the calculations and the results of the design ultimate shear
load FV,bi,Ed and its two components FV,bi,h’,Ed and FV,bi,v’,Ed for each bolt bi in
the h  , v   reference system.
the h  , v   reference system.
Bolt b1 b2 b3 b4
h i -16,25 48,75 -48,75 16,25
v i -30 -30 30 30
ri 34,12 57,24 57,24 34,12
FM,bi 69,56 116,70 116,70 69,56
FM,bi,h  61,16 61,16 -61,16 -61,16
FM,bi, v  -33,13 99,39 -99,39 33,13
F N,bi 101,73 101,73 101,73 101,73
FV,bi,Ed 166,22 190,82 107,35 52,37
FV,bi,h ,Ed 162,89 162,89 40,56 40,56
FV,bi, v ,Ed -33,13 99,39 -99,39 33,13
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b3
FV,b3,Ed
v b4
b1 G
h FV,b4,Ed
FV,b1,Ed
b2
FV,b2,Ed
Figure B.26 Connection N1 – Gusset component – Loadings
The change of basis is performed with:

FV,bi,h,Ed  FV,bi,h ,Ed cos(  3 )  FV,bi, v ,Ed sin(  3 )
FV,bi,v,Ed   FV,bi,h ,Ed sin(  1 )  FV,bi, v ,Ed cos(  1 )
Where 1 = 42° (See Figure B.6)
Table B.14 gives the results.

the h , v  reference system.
Bolt b1 b2 b3 b4
FV,bi,Ed 166,22 190,82 107,35 52,37
FV,bi,h,Ed 84,37 182,86 -46,72 51,76
FV,bi, v,Ed -143,22 -54,54 -96,65 -7,97
Design details
For e1 and e2 we observe the minimums end and edge distances according to
the appropriate direction (Gh or Gv). For p1 and p2 we consider the spacing
according to the principal direction of the joint (Gh’ or Gv’).
Table B.15 Connection N1 – Gusset component – Design details

min e1 ; e 2  31,2 54
min  p 1 ; p 2  31,2 60
max  p 1 ; p 2  65 200
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Horizontal loading
Figure B.27
b3 b
b4 b
b1
b
b2
k1 k1
Figure B.27 Connection N1 – Gusset component – Horizontal loading
Table B.16 Connection N1 – Gusset component – Horizontal component of

the design bearing resistances in kN
Bolt b1 b2 b3 b4
e1 80 54
e2 124 76
p1 65 1) 65
1) 1)
p2 65 65 65 1) 65 1)
 b,inner  b,end  b,inner  b,end

b
0,58 1,00 0,58 0,69
k 1,min 3)
k 1,min 3)
k 1,inner k 1,inner
k1
1,80 1,80 1,80 1,80
Fb,bi,h,Rd 154,22 264,38 154,22 183,04
1)
min65; L
2)

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Vertical loading
The vertical loading coming from the results of Table B.14 is shown on the
Figure B.28.
b3
k1
b4
b1 k1
b2
k1
b b
Figure B.28 Connection N1 – Gusset component – Vertical loading
Table B.17 Connection N1 – Gusset component – Vertical component of the

Bolt b1 b2 b3 b4
e1 124 76
e2 80 98 54
p1 65 1) 65 1)
p2 65 1) 65 65 65 1)
 b,end  b,end  b,inner  b,inner

b
1,00 0,97 0,58 0,58
k 1,inner k 1,min 2) k 1,min 2) k 1,min 2)

k1
1,80 1,80 1,80 1,80
Fb ,bi ,v , Rd 264,38 257,60 154,22 154,22
1)
min65; L
2)
k 1 ,min  min k 1,inner ; k 1,end 
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With n = 2, the number of the friction surfaces relatively to the gusset, we 3.9
obtain:
EN 1993-1-8
k s n 3.9.1 (1)
FS,Rd  Fp,C = 197,68 kN
 M3

Each bolt has to be verified.
Table B.18 and Table B.19 summarize only the checks for the bolt b1 and b2.

FV,b1,Ed 166,22 197,68 FS,Rd
FV,b1,h,Ed 84,37 154,22 Fb,b1,h,Rd
FV,b1,v,Ed 143,22 264,38 Fb,b1,v,Rd

2 2
 FV,b1,h,Ed  F 
    V,b1,v,Ed  0,59 1
F  F 
 b,b1,h,Rd   b,b1,v,Rd 

FV,b1,Ed 190,82 197,68 FS,Rd
FV,b1,h,Ed 182,86 264,38 Fb,b1,h,Rd
FV,b1,v,Ed 54,54 257,60 Fb,b1,v,Rd

2 2
 FV,b1,h,Ed  F 
    V,b1,v,Ed  0,52 1
F  F 
 b,b1,h,Rd   b,b1,v,Rd 

By considering that the shear plane passes through the threaded portion of the
bolt in normal holes:
v = 0,5
A = As= 353 mm2 (tensile stress area)
We obtain:
F v,Rd = 141,12 kN
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And for the design resistance:

F gr,b,h,Rd = 616,90 kN for the horizontal components
F gr,b,v,Rd = 616,90 kN for the vertical components
And we verify that:

N 1 , g , Ed sin(  1 )  272 , 27 < F gr,b,h,Rd  616 , 90 kN
N 1 , g , Ed cos(  1 )  302 , 39 < F gr,b,h,Rd  616 , 90 kN
3.4.5. Connection N1 – Checking bolts with regard to the angle

component
Table B.20 gives the results of the design ultimate shear load FV,bi,Ed and its
components FV,bi,h,Ed and FV,bi,v,Ed (See Figure B.29).
These results are deduced from the results obtained for the gusset in the basis
h  , v  .
FV,b3,Ed
b3
FV,b1,Ed FV,b4,Ed
h v
b4
b1 G
M1,a,Ed
FV,b2,Ed
b2
N1,a,Ed
Figure B.29 Connection N1 – Angle component – Loading
Table B.20 Connection N1 – Angle component – Design shear loads in kN

Bolt b1 b2 b3 b4
FV,bi,Ed 83,11 95,41 53,67 26,19
FV,bi,h,Ed 81,44 81,44 20,28 20,28
FV,bi, v,Ed 16,57 -49,70 49,70 -16,57
Design details
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Table B.21 Connection N1 – Angle component – Horizontal loading – Design

details
min e1 ; e 2  31,2 33
min  p 1 ; p 2  57,2 60 200
max  p 1 ; p 2  65 200

Horizontal loading
Figure B.30
b
k1
b b3
k1
b1 b4
b2
Figure B.30 Connection N1 – Angle component – Horizontal loadings
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Table B.22 Connection N1 – Angle component – Horizontal component of the

Bolt b1 b2 b3 b4
e1 67,5 35
e2 33 33
p1 65 65
p2 1) 68,24 68,24 68,24 68,24
 b,end  b,inner  b,end  b,inner

b
0,87 0,58 0,45 0,58

k 1,min 2)
k1
1,97 1,97 1,85 1,85
Fb,bi,h,Rd 250,95 169,16 122,18 158,84

1)
2)
k1,min  mink1,inner ; k1,end 
Vertical loading
The vertical loading coming from the results of Table 20 is shown on the
Figure B.31
k1

k1 b3

b4
b1
b2
Figure B.31 Connection N1 – Angle component – Vertical loading
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Table B.23 Connection N1 – Angle component – Vertical component of the

Bolt b1 b2 b3 b4
e1 33
e2 67,5 35
1)
p1 68,24 68,24 68,24
p2 65 65 65 65
 b,inner  b,inner  b,end  b,inner

b
0,62 0,62 0,42 0,62
k 1,min 2)
k 1,inner k 1,min 2)
k 1,inner
k1
1,80 1,80 1,80 1,80
Fb,bi,h,Rd 165,19 165,19 111,85 165,19

1)
2)

For the angle component, the number of the friction surfaces is equal to 1. 3.9
So with n = 1 we obtain: EN 1993-1-8

3.9.1 (2)
k s n
FS,Rd  Fp,C = 98,84 kN
 M3

Each bolt has to be verified. Table B.24 summarizes only the checks for the
bolt b2.
Table B.24 Connection N1 – Angle component – Checking bolt b2
FV,b1,Ed 95,41 98,84 FS,Rd
FV,b1,h,Ed 81,44 169,16 Fb,b1,h,Rd
FV,b1,v,Ed 49,70 165,19 Fb,b1,v,Rd

2 2
 FV,b1,h,Ed  F 
    V,b1,v,Ed  0,32 1
F  F 
 b,b1,h,Rd   b,b1,v,Rd 

For the angle we can consider only the horizontal component:
F gr,b,h,Rd = 488,73 kN
And we verify that:

N1,a , Ed  203,45 < F gr,b,h,Rd  488 , 73 kN
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3.4.6. Connection N1 – Design of net cross-section

Gusset component
For a connection in tension, the design of the net cross-sections have to be EN 1993-1-8
verified. 3.4.1 (1) c) and
Table 3.2
Verify on the net cross-section marked 1 on the Figure B.32. For this section,
we have to satisfy:
N 1,g,Ed Anet1 f y
nb 
n bt  M0
Where n b  2 number of bolts relative to the cross-section
n bt  4 total number of the connection
With Anet 1  2194 mm2
N 1,g,Ed Anet1 f y
We satisfy: nb  203 , 4   778 kN
n bt  M0
Angle component
We have been already verified the net cross-section (see 3.4.2).
Moreover these checking have been realised with NEd in loco nb FV,Ed.
3.4.7. Connection N1 – Design for block tearing EN 1993-1-8

Gusset component 3.10.2
The Figure B.32 shows the block tearing for the gusset.
Anv
Ant
1
Anv
1
Anv
Anv
1
N1,g,Ed
Figure B.32 Connection N1 – Block tearing for gusset
Our bolt group is subjected to eccentric loading and we have to satisfy: EN 1993-1-8
3.10.2 (3)
N 1,g,Ed  V eff,2,Rd
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0 , 5 f u Ant 1 f y Anv
Where V eff,2,Rd  
 M2 3  M0
With Ant = 633,6 mm2
Anv = 3533,1 mm2
We satisfy:
N 1,g,Ed  406 , 9  V eff,2,Rd  853 , 4 kN
Angle component
The Figure B.33 shows the block tearing for the gusset.
N1,a,Ed
Anv
Ant
Ant
Anv
Figure B.33 Connection N1 – Block tearing for angle
Our bolt group is subjected to eccentric loading and we have to satisfy: EN 1993-1-8
3.10.2 (3)
N 1,a,Ed  V eff,2,Rd
With Ant = 933,6 mm2
Anv = 1402,5 mm2
We satisfy:
N 1,g,Ed  203 , 45  V eff,2,Rd  407 , 91 kN
3.5. Connection N2 – Single angle post member N2 to

gusset bolted connection
We have a shear connection in tension to be designed as Category C.
Given that the loading is low, the checking of this connection is not carry out.
Otherwise the procedure stays the same with in addition the following point.
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We are dealing with a single angle in tension by a single row of bolts in one
leg. During the checking of the net cross-section of this angle, the design
ultimate resistance should be determined as follows:
 2 Anet f u EN 1993-1-8
N u,Rd  3.10.3 (2)
 M2 and
With  2  0 , 4 ( p 1  65  2 , 5 d 0 ) Table 3.8
3.6. Influences of the eccentricity and other

parameters
We consider only the bolts with regard to the gusset component.
3.6.1. Connection N3 – Moment due to eccentricity

The effects of the eccentricity depend of the locations of the bolts
comparatively with the neutral axis but also to each other.
Lets the moment due to the eccentricity equal to 0. In this case and whatever
the bolt we obtain in the basis h , v  :
FV,b,Ed  101, 57 kN (value without moment due to eccentricity)
FV,b,h,Ed  67 , 03 kN (value without moment due to eccentricity)
FV,b,v,Ed  76 , 30 kN (value without moment due to eccentricity)
Values to compare at the results obtained for the bolt b1:

FV,b,Ed  164 , 03 kN (value with moment due to eccentricity)
FV,b,h,Ed  20 , 21 kN (value with moment due to eccentricity)
FV,b,v,Ed  162 , 78 kN (value with moment due to eccentricity)
3.6.2. Connection N3 – Influence of number of bolts and

spacing p1
Reduce the number of bolts from 6 to 5 by suppression of bolt marked b6 (see
Figure B.14). This modification modifies the location of the centre of gravity
of the bolt group. Even if the moment due to eccentricity decrease, the design
shear loads per bolt increase. And two bolts (b1 and b3) do not again satisfy to
the criteria relative to the design bearing resistances (see tables below).
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Table B.25 Connection N3 – Gusset component – Bolt b1 – Reduction of total

number of bolts
Total number of
6 5
bolts
FV,b1,Ed 164,03 189,76 197,68 FS,Rd
FV,b1,h,Ed 20,21 28,43 165,19 Fb,b1,h,Rd
FV,b1,v,Ed 162,78 187,62 169,16 Fb,b1,v,Rd

number of bolts
Total number of
6 5
bolts
FV,b1,Ed 146,49 189,76 197,68 FS,Rd
FV,b1,h,Ed 131,10 182,40 165,19 Fb,b1,h,Rd
FV,b1,v,Ed 65,36 52,36 169,16 Fb,b1,v,Rd
At this stage, increase the value of the spacing p1 from 65 to 75 mm. So all
the bolts satisfy the criteria. Look for example the results for bolt b1.
Table B.27 Connection N3 – Gusset component – Bolt b1 – Increasing of

spacing p1 to 75 mm
FV,b1,Ed 180,06 197,68 FS,Rd
FV,b1,h,Ed 28,74 225,70 Fb,b1,h,Rd
FV,b1,v,Ed 177,75 220,50 Fb,b1,v,Rd
3.6.3. Connection N1 – Influence of number of bolts

Reduce the number of bolts from 4 to 3 by suppression of bolt marked b3 (see
Figure B.25). The moment due to eccentricity decrease whereas the design
shear loads per bolt increase. And two bolts (b1 and b2) do not again satisfy to
the criteria relative to the design bearing resistances (see tables below).
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number of bolts
Total number of
4 3
bolts
FV,b1,Ed 166,22 222,19 197,68 FS,Rd
FV,b1,h,Ed 84,37 57,25 154,22 Fb,b1,h,Rd
FV,b1,v,Ed 143,22 214,69 264,38 Fb,b1,v,Rd

number of bolts
Total number of
4 3
bolts
FV,b1,Ed 190,82 222,19 197,68 FS,Rd
FV,b1,h,Ed 182,86 207,52 264,38 Fb,b1,h,Rd
FV,b1,v,Ed 54,54 79,38 257,60 Fb,b1,v,Rd
In order to satisfy the criteria we need to increase the value of the spacing p1
from 65 to a minimum of 101 mm. Look for example the results for bolt b1.
Table B.30 Connection N3 – Gusset component – Bolt b1 – Increasing of

spacing p1 to 101 mm
FV,b1,Ed 197,33 197,68 FS,Rd
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STEEL BUILDINGS IN EUROPE

Single-Storey Steel Buildings

Figure 2.2 Worked example - General layout of the roof

General transverse stability of the building is provided by fixity of the columns

Figure 2.3 Worked example – View of truss

In this example, the secondary trusses reduce the buckling length.

182 kN 182 kN 182 kN

ULS combination n°1: Gravity loading

ULS combination n°2: Uplift loading

Figure 2.4 Worked example – Load Combinations

The deviations in design take various forms:

It is always convenient to work on restricted models. For example, for a

Nonetheless, it is important to note that:

For trusses, the model is commonly represented as either:

3.3 Modelling the worked example

Figure 3.1 Computer model

It is important for the model to be representative of the eccentricities which

It is also important that modelling of the loads is representative of the real

ULS Load combination n°1 (Gravity loading) – Axial force (N) in kN

ULS Load combination n°2 (Uplift loading) – Axial force (N) in kN

Figure 3.2 Worked example – Axial forces and bending moments

It is interesting to note the form of the moment diagrams in the member:

3.4 Simplified global analysis of the worked example

Figure 3.3 Truss with parallel chords - Notation

101 kN 158 202 202 202 158 101

Truss (combination n°1), including self-weight

Diagram of the global shear force V (kN)

Diagram of the global bending moment M (kNm)

Figure 3.4 Worked example – Approximate calculation

3.5 Secondary forces

Nevertheless, it is essential that the triangulated structures be designed properly

This phenomenon can be illustrated in the worked example by arranging the

Figure 3.5 Options for the orientation of the chords

3.5.2 Assumption of rigid connections

Table 3.1 Effect of rigid connection instead of pinned

3.6 Effect of clearance of deflection

It is therefore essential, where truss structures are concerned, to control the

In a spliced connection of a chord, the effect of slack on the deflection can be

Figure 3.7 The effect of slack under load

In order for a diagonal to be loaded, 2 mm has to be recovered at each end: the

The deflection is given by:

3.7 Modification of a truss for the passage of

Several solutions can be provided (Figure 3.9):

Figure 3.9 Passage of a duct – Local modification of the truss

In case 1, the secondary moments which result from the introduction of an

In case 2, care must be taken with several phenomena:

3.7.1 Introduction of an eccentricity axis in a diagonal (case 1)

Figure 3.10 Passage of a duct – Eccentricity of a diagonal

Axial force (kN) Bending moment (kNm)

The 300 mm eccentricity makes the triangulation imperfect.

The main consequence of this arrangement is a significant increase in the

The elastic moment resistance of an IPE 330 horizontal section is:

3.7.2 “Broken” diagonal (example 2)

Figure 3.12 Passage of a duct – Broken diagonal

Development of stress in the modified area is represented on the section

Axial force (kN) Bending moment (kNm)

Axial force (kN) Bending moment (kNm)

Figure 3.13 Effects of a broken diagonal under ULS gravity loading

The effects of modification on the calculated stresses are mainly: