Steel Design

CIEN 3234
ENGR. NHEL ADRIAN B. BARTOLINE

PUP Civil Engineering Department
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STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To learn the behavior and design of structural steel components, for example, members and
connections in two - dimensional (2D) truss and frame structures.
2. To gain an educational and comprehensive experience in the design of simple steel structures.
COURSE SYLLABUS AND OUTLINE

Chapter 1. Estimating design forces for members of a structure
Given the structural layout, plan, and elevations of a 3D structure, the student learns to:
(1) Identify the types of 2D structural frames that are assembled in to the 3D structure,
(2) Determine the nominal dead loads, live loads, snow and roof loads, and wind loads
acting on the 3D structure.
(3) Distribute the nominal loads to the 2D structural frames of the 3D structure
(4) Perform linear-elastic structural analysis to determine the internal axial, shear, and
bending moments in all the members of the 2D frames
(5) Identify the design forces and moments for all members of the 2D frames
Chapter 2: Designing tension members
Given the design tension force for a member the student learns to:
(1) Calculate the gross yield strength of a tension member
(2) Calculate the net section fracture strength of the tension members
(3) Calculate the effective net area of the tension members
(4) Calculate the block shear rupture strength of a tension member
(5) Design the tension member using the AISC-LRFD manual

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Chapter 3a: Designing bolted connections
In this section, the students learn:
(1) The behavior and various possible failure modes for bolted connections
(2) To calculate the shear strength, bearing strength, and minimum edge distance and
spacing requirements for bolted connection
(3) To design a bolted connection and gusset plate for given design forces
(4) The behavior of a slip-critical connection and how to calculate the slip-strength of a
fully tensioned bolted connection
(5) To design a slip-critical bolted splice connection for a tension member.
Chapter 3b: Designing welded connections
(1) Different types of welding procedures, welds, and welded connection
(2) To calculate the shear strength of a fillet weld considering weld and base metal strength
(3) To design a fillet welded connection considering issues such as minimum weld size, maximum
weld size, etc.
Chapter 4: Designing compression member or columns
(1) The elastic and the inelastic buckling behavior of compression members or columns
(2) To calculate the strength of a compression member depending on the end conditions
(3) To design a compression member using the AISC manual
(4) To determine the effective length of a compression member that is part of a frame
using the alignment chart method
(5) To design columns in braced or unbraced frames using the AISC manual.
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Chapter 5a: Designing beams for flexural yielding
(1) The behavior of a laterally supported beams subjected to flexural loading
(2) To calculate the yield moment, elastic section modulus, plastic moment, and the
plastic section modulus.
(3) To calculate the design strength of a laterally supported beam
(4) To design the beam using AISC manual to have adequate strength at factored load
(5) To design the beam using AISC manual to have adequate stiffness at service loads
Chapter 5b: Designing beams for lateral torsional buckling
(1) The local buckling behavior of beams and the difference between slender, compact, and
noncompact sections.
(2) Design of beams considering the local buckling limit state using AISC manual
(3) The lateral torsional buckling behavior of beams and the difference between slender, compact, and
non-compact members.
(4) Designing the beams considering lateral torsional buckling and the effects of moment gradient
through the use of Cb and the AISC manual.
Chapter 6: Designing beam-columns for combined axial and flexural forces
(1) The axial load – bending moment (P-M) interaction curves for steel beam-column
members. The effects of slenderness and moment diagram on beam-column strength.
(2) The new procedure for selecting and checking beam-column member design.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
1.1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Structural design is a systematic and iterative process that involves:
1) Identification of intended use and occupancy of a structure – by owner

2) Development of architectural plans and layout – by architect
3) Identification of structural framework – by engineer
4) Estimation of structural loads depending on use and occupancy
5) Analysis of the structure to determine member and connection design forces
6) Design of structural members and connections
7) Verification of design
8) Fabrication & Erection – by steel fabricator and contractor
9) Inspection and Approval – by state building official
Ideally, the owner and the architect, the architect and the engineer, and the engineer and the
fabricator/contractor will collaborate and interact on a regular basis to conceive, develop, design, and
build the structure in an efficient manner. The primary responsibilities of all these players are as
follows:
• Owner - primary responsibility is deciding the use and occupancy, and approving the architectural
plans of the building.
• Architect - primary responsibility is ensuring that the architectural plan of the building interior is
appropriate for the intended use and the overall building is aesthetically pleasing.
• Engineer – primary responsibility is ensuring the safety and serviceability of the structure,
i.e., designing the building to carry the loads safely and ___________.
• Fabricator – primary responsibility is ensuring that the designed members and connections are
fabricated economically in the shop or field as required.
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• Contractor/Erector - primary responsibility is ensuring that the members and connections are
economically assembled in the field to build the structure.
• State Building Official – primary responsibility is ensuring that the built structure satisfies the
appropriate building codes accepted by the Govt.
1.2 STRUCTURAL DESIGN
• Conceptually, from an engineering standpoint, the parameters that can be varied (somewhat) are:
(1) the material of construction, and (2) the structural framing plan.
• The choices for material include: (a) steel, (b) reinforced concrete, and (c) steel-concrete
composite construction.
• The choices for structural framing plan include moment resisting frames, braced frames, dual
frames, shear wall frames, and so on. The engineer can also innovate a new structural framing
plan for a particular structure if required.
• All viable material + framing plan alternatives must be considered and designed to compare the
individual material + fabrication / erection costs to identify the most efficient and economical
design for the structure.
• For each material + framing plan alternative considered, designing the structure consists of
designing the individual structural components, i.e., the members and the connections, of the
framing plan.
1.3 STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK
• Figure 1 shows the structural plan and layout of a four-story office building. Figure 2 and 3 show the
structural elevations of frames A-A and B-B, respectively, which are identified in Figure 1.
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Figure 2. Structural elevation of frame A-A

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Figure 3. Structural elevation of frame B-B
• As shown in Figure 1, the building has two 25-ft. bays in the north-south direction and three 35 ft.
bays in the east-west direction.
• There are four structural frames in the north-south direction. These frames have structural elevations
similar to frame A-A shown in Figure 2.
• There are three structural frames in the east-west directions. These frames have structural elevations
similar to frame B-B shown in Figure 3.
• The building has a roof truss, which is shown in Figures 2 and 3.
• Frame A-A is a braced frame, where all members are connected using pin/hinge connections.
Diagonal bracing members are needed for stability.
• Frame B-B is a moment frame, where all members are connected using fix/moment connections.
There is no need for diagonal bracing members.
• The north-south and east-west frames resist the vertical gravity loads together.
• The three moment frames in the east-west direction resist the horizontal lateral loads in the east-west
direction.
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• The four braced frames in the north-south direction resist the horizontal lateral loads in the northsouth
direction.
1.4 STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
Structural members are categorized based up on the internal forces in them. For example:
• Tension member –subjected to tensile axial force only
• Column or compression member –subjected to compressive axial force only
• Tension/Compression member –subjected to tensile/compressive axial forces
• Beam member –subjected to flexural loads, i.e., shear force and bending moment only. The
axial force in a beam member is negligible.
• Beam-column member – member subjected to combined axial force and flexural loads (shear
force, and bending moments)
In basic structural analysis students have come across two types of structures, namely, trusses and
frames. For example, Figure 2 shows a roof truss supported by a braced frame.
• All the members of a truss are connected using pin/hinge connections. All external forces are
applied at the pins/hinges. As a result, all truss members are subjected to axial forces (tension
or compression) only.
• In braced and moment frames, the horizontal members (beams) are subjected to flexural loads
only.
• In braced frames, the vertical members (columns) are subjected to compressive axial forces
only.
• In braced frames, the diagonal members (braces) are subjected to tension/compression axial
forces only.
• In moment frames, the vertical members (beam-columns) are subjected to combined axial and
flexural loads.
For practice, let us categorize the member shown in Figures 2 and 3.

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Figure 2. Structural elevation of frame A-A
Figure 3. Structural elevation of frame B-B

1.5 STRUCTURAL CONNECTIONS
Members of a structural frame are connected together using connections. Prominent connection
types include: (1) truss / bracing member connections; (2) simple shear connections; (3)
fullyrestrained moment connections; and (4) partially-restrained flexible moment connections.
• Truss / bracing member connections are used to connect two or more truss members together.
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Only the axial forces in the members have to be transferred through the connection for continuity.
• Simple shear connections are the pin connections used to connect beam to column members.
Only the shear forces are transferred through the connection for continuity. The bending
moments are not transferred through the connection.
• Moment connections are fix connections used to connect beam to column members. Both the
shear forces and bending moments are transferred through the connections with very small
deformations (full restraint).
• Partially restrained connections are flexible connections used to connect beam to column
members. The shear forces are transferred fully through the connection. However, the bending
moment is only transferred partially.
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Figure 5. Bracing connection and Simple Shear Connection at G in Frame A-A.

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Figure 6. All-bolted double angle shear connection.
Figure 7. Directly welded flange fully restrained moment connection.

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• Figure 4 shows an example truss connection. Figure 5 shows an example bracing connection.
Figure 6 shows an example shear connection. Figure 7 shows an example moment connection.
• Connections are developed using bolts or welds.
• Bolts are used to connect two or more plate elements that are in the same plane. Boltholes are
drilled in the plate elements. The threaded bolt shank passes through the holes, and the
connection is secured using nuts.
• Bolts are usually made of higher strength steel.
• Welds can be used to connect plate elements that are in the same or different planes. A high
voltage electric arc is developed between the two plate elements. The electric arc causes
localized melting of the base metal (plate element) and the weld electrode. After cooling, all the
molten metal (base and weld) solidifies into one continuum. Thus, developing a welded
connection.
• In Figure 4, all the truss members are connected together by welding to a common gusset plate.
The axial forces in the members are transferred through the gusset plates. This same connection
can also be developed using bolts. How?
• In Figure 5, the bracing members are connected to gusset plates, which are also connected to
the beam and column. The bracing member can be connected to the gusset plate using bolts or
welds. However, the gusset plate has to be welded to the beam / column.
• In Figure 6, two angles are bolted to the web of the beam. The perpendicular legs of the angles
are bolted to the flange of the column. Thus, an all-bolted double-angle shear connection is
achieved. This all-bolted connection will be easier to assemble in the field as compared to
welding. How is this a shear connection?
• In Figure 7, the beam flanges are beveled and welded directly to the flange of column using full
penetration groove welds. This welding will have to be done in the field during erection and it
will require the use of back-up bars. Weld-access holes and skilled welders are required to
achieve a weld of acceptable quality.
• In Figure 7, the beam web is bolted to a shear tab (plate), which is fillet welded to the column
in the shop. This shear tab connection transfers the shear from the beam to the column. How is
Figure 7 a moment connection?
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1.6 Structural Loads
The building structure must be designed to carry or resist the loads that are applied to it over its designlife.
The building structure will be subjected to loads that have been categorized as follows:
• Dead Loads (D): are permanent loads acting on the structure. These include the self-weight of
structural and non-structural components. They are usually gravity loads.
• Live Loads (L): are non-permanent loads acting on the structure due to its use and occupancy. The
magnitude and location of live loads changes frequently over the design life. Hence, they cannot
be estimated with the same accuracy as dead loads.
• Wind Loads (W): are in the form of pressure or suction on the exterior surfaces of the building.
They cause horizontal lateral loads (forces) on the structure, which can be critical for tall
buildings. Wind loads also cause uplift of light roof systems.
• Snow Loads (S): are vertical gravity loads due to snow, which are subjected to variability due to
seasons and drift.
• Roof Live Load (Lr): are live loads on the roof caused during the design life by planters, people, or
by workers, equipment, and materials during maintenance.
• Values of structural loads are given in the publication ASCE/SEI 7-10: Minimum Design Loads
for Buildings and Other Structures. The first phase of structural design consists of estimating the
loads acting on the structure. This is done using the load values and combinations presented in
ASCE/SEI 7-10 as explained in the following sub-sections.
1.6.1 Step I. Categorization of Buildings
Categories I, II, III, and IV. See Table 1.5-1 below and in ASCE/SEI 7-10.
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1.6.2 Dead Loads (D)
Dead loads consist of the weight of all materials of construction incorporated into the building
including but not limited to walls, floors, roofs, ceilings, stairways, built-in partitions, finishes,
cladding and other similarly incorporated architectural and structural items, and fixed service
equipment such as plumbing stacks and risers, electrical feeders, and heating, ventilating, and air
conditioning systems.
In some cases, the structural dead load can be estimated satisfactorily from simple formulas based
in the weights and sizes of similar structures. For example, the average weight of steel framed
buildings is 60-75 lb/ft2, and the average weight for reinforced concrete buildings is 110 - 130 lb/ft2.
From an engineering standpoint, once the materials and sizes of the various components of the structure
are determined, their weights can be found from tables that list their densities. See Tables
1.2 and 1.3, which are taken from Hibbeler, R.C. (1999), Structural Analysis, 4th Edition.
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1.6.3 Live Loads
• Building floors are usually subjected to uniform live loads or concentrated live loads. They have to be
designed to safely support the minimum uniformly distributed load or the minimum concentrated live
load values given in the ASCE/SEI 7-10 (see Table 4.1 below), whichever produces the maximum
load effects in the structural members.
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• The minimum uniformly distributed live loads (Lo) given in Table 4.1 above can be reduced for
buildings with very large floor areas, because it is unlikely that the prescribed live load will occur
simultaneously throughout the entire structure.
• Equation (1.1) can be used to calculate the reduce uniformly distributed live load (L) for members
with KLLAT≥400 ft2:
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L Lo 0.25 KLL TA (1.1)
where, AT is the tributary area in ft2 and KLL is the live load element factor as follows:
KLL is equal to 4.0 for interior columns and exterior columns without cantilever slabs. KLL is
equal to 3.0 for edge columns with cantilever slabs.
KLL is equal to 2.0 for corner columns with cantilever slabs, edge beams without cantilever
slabs, and interior beams.
KLL is equal to 1.0 for all other members not identified above.
EXCEPTION: Equation 1.1(a) can be used instead of Equation 1.1 for members of one and twofamily
structures supporting more than one floor load.
L 0.7 (Lo1 Lo2 ...) (1.1(a))
Lo1, Lo2 … unreduced floor live load applicable to each of the supported story level irrespective of the
tributary area.
L ≥ the largest unreduced floor live load on a given story level acting alone Some limitations to the live load
reduction are as follows:
L cannot be less than 0.5Lo for members supporting one floor and L cannot be less that 0.4Lo for members
supporting two or more floors.
Live loads that exceed 100 lb/ft2 shall not be reduced except the live loads for members supporting two or
more floors may be reduced by 20%.
Live loads shall not be reduced for passenger vehicle garages except the live loads for members
supporting two or more floors may be reduced by 20%.
Live loads shall not be reduced in assembly uses.

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COMMENTARY on live loads from ASCE 7

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Example 1.1 Determine the magnitude and distribution of live loading on the north-south frame
bi - ei - hi
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NOTES:
1) The live loading on the beams bi - ei and ei – hi can be calculated using the reduced floor live
load and the tributary area for the beams supporting the floors.
2) The live loads acting on beams di – ei and ei - fi can be used to determine the concentrated live
load reactions on columns di, ei, and fi
- Where, the live loads acting on the beams di – ei and ei - fi are calculated using the
reduced floor live load and the corresponding tributary area for the beams
3) The concentrated live load acting on the columns can also be estimated directly using the
reduced live load and the tributary area for the columns.
- But, this method would be inconsistent because the live load carried by the beams bi-ei
and ei-hi would be included twice.
- Additionally, the live load reduction factor calculated directly for the columns will be
different from the live load reduction factors calculated for the beams. Consider the
Tables developed in this example.
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Step I: Determine relevant tributary and influence areas. Estimate live load reduction factors.
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Table 1.1 Member tributary areas and minimum design live loading.
Beam Tributary area KLL L/Lo=0.25 + 15.0/(KLLAT)0.5 L/Lo min.

Member
bi-ei AT = ½ x 25.0 x 12.5 x 2 2.0 0.85 0.5
ei-hi = 312.5 ft2
di - ei AT = ½ x 12.5 x 25.0 x 2 + 2.0 0.60 0.5
ei - fi 25.0 x 25.0 = 937.5 ft2
gi - hi 0.74
hi - ii ai - bi bi AT = ½ x (50+25) x 12.5 2.0 0.5

-
ci = 468.75 ft2
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ai - di di -
gi ci - fi
AT = ½ x 25.0 x 12.5
fi - ii 2.0 0.5
= 156.25 ft2
1.0
Step II. Estimate the distributed loads acting on the beams bi - ei and ei - hi
Step III: Estimate the concentrated live loads acting on the columns of frame bi-ei-hi, which are
produced by the live load distribution on the beams of the orthogonal frames di-ei-fi , ai-bi-ci ,
and gi-hi-ii
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12.5’
14.0625 k 14.0625 k
8.67 k 8.67 k
Thus, the concentrated live loads acting on columns bi and hi are 17.34 kips
The concentrated live loads acting on columns ei are 28.125 k

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Step IV: Check the estimated column live loadings with values that would be obtained directly
for the columns
Column Tributary area KLL L/Lo=0.25 + 15.0/(KLLAT)0.5 L/Lo min.

Member
bi AT = 12.5 x 50 = 625 ft2 4.0 0.55 0.4

0.5 for
b6, h6
hi
ei AT = 25 x 50 = 1250 ft2 4.0 0.46 0.4 0.5 for

e6
Live load acting on column bi and hi are = 0.55 x 50 psf x 625 = 17.18 kips
Live load acting on column ei = 0.46 x 50 psf x 1250 = 28.75 kips
- Live load acting on column e6 = 0.5 x 50 psf x 1250 = 31.25 kips
Note that the live loads calculated in Steps I, II, and III are consistent and to be used for design.
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The concentrated live load calculated in Step IV are just to check that the loads calculated in Steps I, II, and III are
more than the loads calculated in Step IV.
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Example 1.2 Determine the magnitude and distribution of live loading on the north-south
frame . bi - ei - hi. Note the different dimensions etc. This is not the same problem as the
preview one.
Step I: Determine relevant tributary and influence areas. Estimate live load reduction factors.
40 ft. 40 ft.
Table 1.1 Member tributary areas and minimum design live loading.
Beam L/Lo=0.25 +
Tributary area KLL 15.0/(KLLAT)0.5 L/Lo min.
Member
di-ei
ei-fi
AT = 40 x 6.0 =
2.0 0.94 0.5
and other internal 240.0 ft2
beams
gi –hi and hi - ii
2.0 1.0 0.5
AT = 40 x 3.0
ai-bi and bi-ci
= 120.0 ft2
Step II. Estimate the distributed loads acting on the beams: (i) di-ei and ei-fi, (ii) ai-bi and bi-ci,
and (iii) gi-hi and hi-ii
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Step III: Estimate the concentrated live loads acting on the beams and columns of frame bi-ei-
hi
Step IV – Checking the Column Reduced Live Load
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Column Tributary area KLL L/Lo=0.25 + 15.0/(KLLAT)0.5 L/Lo min.
Member
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bi AT = 15 x 40 = 600 ft 4.0 0.56 0.4
hi 0.5 for b6, h6
AT = 30 x 40 = 1200 ft2 4.0 0.47 0.4

ei
0.5 for e6
Live load acting on column bi and hi are = 0.56 x 50 psf x 600 = 16.8 kips
Live load acting on column ei = 0.47 x 50 psf x 1200 = 28.20 kips
- Live load acting on column e6 = 0.5 x 50 psf x 1200 = 30.0 kips
Note that the live loads calculated in Steps I, II, and III are consistent and to be used for
design.
•The concentrated live load calculated in Step IV are just to check that the loads calculated
in Steps I, II, and III are more than the loads calculated in Step IV.
1.6.4 Roof Live Loads
Ordinary flat, pitched, and curved roofs shall be designed for the live loads specified in
Equation 1.2 (from ASCE/SEI 7-10).
Lr = 20 R1 R2 where, 12 ≤ Lr ≤ 20 (1.2) where, Lr is the roof
live load per square foot of horizontal projection in psf.
=1 for AT ≤ 200 ft2
R1 = 1.2 - 0.001 AT for 200 < AT < 600 ft2
= 0.6 for 600ft2 ≤ AT
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=1 for F ≤ 4
R2 = 1.2 - 0.05 F for 4 < F < 12
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= 0.6 for 12 ≤ F
where, F = no. of inches of rise per foot for pitched roof. 1.6.5 Wind Loads
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wind loads for buildings can be based on: (a) simplified procedure; (b) analytical procedure; and
(c) wind tunnel or small-scale procedure.
• Figure 26.1-1 (ASCE/SEI 7-10) outlines the process for determining wind loads.
• Refer to ASCE/SEI 7-10 for the simplified procedure. This simplified procedure is applicable
only to buildings with mean roof height less than 30 ft.
• The wind tunnel procedure consists of developing a small-scale model of the building and
testing it in a wind tunnel to determine the expected wind pressures etc. It is expensive and may
be utilized for difficult or special situations.
• The analytical procedure is used in most design offices. It is fairly systematic but somewhat
complicated to account for the various situations that can occur.
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Wind velocity will cause pressure on any surface in its path. The wind velocity and hence the
velocity pressure depend on the height from the ground level. Equation 1.3 is recommended
by ASCE/SEI 7-10 (Equation 27.3-1) for calculating the velocity pressure (qz) in lb/ft2
qz = 0.00256 Kz Kzt Kd V2 (lb/ft2) (1.3)
where, V is the basic wind speed (see Figure 26.5-1 in ASCE/SEI 7-10 )
Kd is a wind directionality factor (=0.85 for CE 470)
Kzt is a topographic factor (= 1.0 for CE 470)
Kz varies with height z above the ground level and Exposure category (see Table 27.3-1 in
ASCE/SEI 7-10 )
• Basic Wind Speed (V) :
o For Risk Category II buildings and structures – use Fig. 26.5-1A o For
Risk Category III and IV buildings and structures – use Fig. 26.5-1B o For
Risk Category I buildings and structures – use Fig. 26.5-1C
• A significant portion of the U.S. including West Lafayette has V = 115 mph for Risk Category
II (Fig. 26.5-1A). At these locations, for Risk Category II
qz = 28.78 Kz (lb/ft2) (1.4)

The velocity pressure qz is used to calculate the design wind pressure (p) for the building structure
as follows:
p = q GCp – qi (GCpi) (lb/ft2) (1.5)
where, G = gust effect factor (=0.85 for CE 470)
Cp = external pressure coefficient from Figures 27.4-1, 27.4-2 and 27.4-3in ASCE/SEI 710
(GCpi )= internal pressure coefficient from Table 26.11-1 in ASCE/SEI 7-10 q

depends on the orientation of the building wall or roof with respect to direction of the
wind as follows:
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q = qz for the windward wall – varies with height z
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q = qh for leeward wall. qh is qz evaluated at z = h (mean height of
building). qh is constant.
qi = qh for windward, leeward, side walls and roofs (fully enclosed building)
• Note that a positive sign indicates pressure acting towards a surface. Negative sign indicate
pressure away from the surface
• Equation 1.5 indicates that the design wind pressure p consists of two components: (1) the
external pressure on the building (q GCp); and (2) the internal pressure in the building (qiGCpi)
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ASCE/SEI 7-10 Figure 26.8-1 (Pg. 252-253)
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Figure showing the Basic Wind Speed map of US (Category II Buildings). (ASCE/SEI 7-10
Pages 290-291)
External Pressure Coefficients Figures 27.4-1, 2 &3 (ASCE/SEI 7-10 Pages.263-266)

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Wind Directionality Factor (ASCE/SEI 7-10 Page 250)
Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficient (ASCE/SEI 7-10, Page 261)
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Internal Pressure Coefficient for buildings (ASCE/SEI 7-10. Page 258)

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Example 1.2
Consider the building structure with the structural floor plan and elevation shown below.
Estimate the wind loads acting on the structure when the wind blows in the east-west direction.
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The structure is located in West Lafayette.
Figure 8. Structural floor plan
Figure 9. Structural elevation in east-west direction

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Figure 10. Structural elevation in

north-south direction
• Velocity pressure (qz)
- Kd = directionality factor = 0.85
- Kzt = topographic factor = 1.0
- Kh values for Exposure B, Case 2

Kh z(ft)
0.57 0 - 15
0.62 20
0.66 25
0.70 30
0.76 40
0.81 50
0.85 60
0.89 70
• qz = 0.00256 Kz Kzt Kd V2
- In West Lafayette, V = 115 mph for Risk Category II (Fig. 26.5-1A)
- qz = 28.78 Kz psf
• Wind pressure (p)
- Gust factor = G = 0.85

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- For wind in east west direction; L/B = Length / width = 2.0
- External pressure coefficient = Cp = +0.8 for windward walls

Cp = -0.3 for leeward walls
Cp = -0.7 for side walls
- External pressure = q G Cp
- External pressure on windward wall = qz GCp = 28.78 Kz x 0.85 x 0.8

= 19.57 Kz psf toward surface
- External pressure on leeward wall = qh GCp = 28.78 K65 x 0.85 x (-0.3)

= 6.38 psf away from surface
- External pressure on side wall = qh GCp =28.78 K65 x 0.85 x (-0.7) =
14.90 psf away from surface
- The external pressures on the structure are shown in Figures 11 and 12 below.
Figure 11. External pressures on structural plan

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Figure 12. External pressure on structural elevation (east west)
• Internal pressure
- qi (GCpi)
- qi = qh = 28.78 K65 = 28.78 x 0.87 = 25.04 psf
- Enclosed building; GCpi = +0.18 (acting toward surface)

GCpi = -0.18 (acting away from surface)
- qi (GCpi) = 4.51 psf acting toward or away from surface

- See Figure 13 (a) and (b) below
(a) (b)
Figure 13. Internal pressure seen in structural plan
• Take the external pressure from Figure 11 and 12 and add to internal pressure from Figures
13 (a) and (b) to obtain the final pressure diagrams. Adding the internal pressure will not
change the lateral forces in the structure.
(a) (b)
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Figure 14. Resultant wind pressure diagrams including external and internal pressures
• Note: According to ASCE/SEI 7-10, the minimum wind design loading is equal to 16 lb/ft2
multiplied by the area of the building projected on a vertical plane normal to assumed wind
direction.
• Compare the determined design wind loading with the minimum value and continue with the
greater as the design wind loading..
1.7 Load and Resistance Factor Design
The load and resistance factor design approach is recommended by AISC for designing steel
structures. It can be understood as follows:
Step I. Determine the ultimate loads acting on the structure
- The values of D, L, W, etc. given by ASCE/SEI 7-10 are nominal loads (not maximum or
ultimate)
- During its design life, a structure can be subjected to some maximum or ultimate loads
caused by combinations of D, L, or W loading.
- The ultimate load on the structure can be calculated using factored load combinations,
which are given by ASCE and AISC (see pages 2-10 and 2-11 of AISC manual). The
most relevant of these load combinations are given below:
1.4 D (1.6 – 1)
1.2 D + 1.6 L + 0.5 (Lr or S) (1.6 – 2)
1.2 D + 1.6 (Lr or S) + (0.5 L or 0.5 W) (1.6 – 3)
1.2 D + 1.0W + 0.5 L + 0.5 (Lr or S) (1.6 – 4)
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0.9 D + 1.0 W (1.6 – 5)
Step II. Conduct linear elastic structural analysis
- Determine the design forces (Pu, Vu, and Mu) for each structural member
Step III. Design the members
- The failure (design) strength of the designed member must be greater than the
corresponding design forces calculated in Step II. See Equation (1.7) below:
Rn > i Qi (1.7)
- Where, Rn is the calculated failure strength of the member
- is the resistance factor used to account for the reliability of the material behavior and
equations for Rn
- Qi is the nominal load
- i is the load factor used to account for the variability in loading and to estimate the
ultimate loading condition.
Chapter 2. TENSION MEMBER DESIGN
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2.1 INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS
• Stress: The stress in an axially loaded tension member is given by Equation (2.1)
P
f (2.1)
A
where P is the magnitude of load, and
A is the cross-sectional area normal to the load
• The stress in a tension member is uniform throughout the cross-section except:
- near the point of application of load, and
- at the cross-section with holes for bolts or other discontinuities, etc.
• For example, consider an 8 x ½ in. bar connected to a gusset plate and loaded in tension as
shown below in Figure 2.1
Gusset plate
Section b-b
7/8 in. diameter hole
Section a-a
Figure 2.1 Example of tension member.
• Area of bar at section a – a = 8 x ½ = 4 in2
• Area of bar at section b – b = (8 – 2 x 7/8 ) x ½ = 3.12 in2

• Therefore, by definition (Equation 2.1) the reduced area of section b – b will be subjected to
higher stresses
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• However, the reduced area and therefore the higher stresses will be localized around section
b – b.
• The unreduced area of the member is called its gross area = Ag
• The reduced area of the member is called its net area = An
2.2 STEEL STRESS-STRAIN BEHAVIOR
• The stress-strain behavior of steel is shown below in Figure 2.2
Figure 2.2 Stress-strain behavior of steel
• In Figure 2.2, E is the elastic modulus = 29000 ksi. Fy is the yield stress and Fu is the
ultimate stress y is the yield strain and u is the ultimate strain
• Deformations are caused by the strain . Figure 2.2 indicates that the structural deflections will
be small as long as the material is elastic (f < Fy)
• Deformations due to the strain will be large after the steel reaches its yield stress Fy.
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2.3 DESIGN STRENGTH
• A tension member can fail by reaching one of two limit states:
(1) excessive deformation; or (2) fracture
• Excessive deformation can occur due to the yielding of the gross section (for example section
a-a from Figure 2.1) along the length of the member
• Fracture of the net section can occur if the stress at the net section (for example section b-b in
Figure 2.1) reaches the ultimate stress Fu.
• The objective of design is to prevent these failure before reaching the ultimate loads on the
structure (Obvious).
• This is also the load and resistance factor design approach recommended by AISC for
designing steel structures
2.3.1 Load and Resistance Factor Design
The load and resistance factor design approach is recommended by AISC for designing
steel structures. It can be understood as follows:
Step I. Determine the factored loads acting on the structure
- The values of D, L, W, etc. given by ASCE/SEI 7-10 are nominal loads (not maximum or
ultimate)
- During its design life, a structure can be subjected to some maximum or ultimate loads
caused by combinations of D, L, or W loading.
- The ultimate load on the structure can be calculated using factored load combinations,
which are given by ASCE and AISC (see pages 2-10 and 2-11 of AISC manual). The
most relevant of these load combinations are given below:
1.4 D (2.2 – 1)
1.2 D + 1.6 L + 0.5 (Lr or S) (2.2 – 2)
1.2 D + 1.6 (Lr or S) + (0.5 L or 0.5 W) (2.2 – 3)
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1.2 D + 1.0 W + 0.5 L + 0.5 (Lr or S) (2.2 – 4)

0.9 D + 1.0 W (2.2 – 5)
Step II. Conduct linear elastic structural analysis
- Determine the required strengths (Pr, Vr, and Mr) for each structural member
Step III. Design the members
- The failure (design) strength of the designed member must be greater than the
corresponding design forces calculated in Step II. See Equation (2.3) below:
Rn > i Qi (2.3)
- Where, Rn is the calculated failure strength of the member
- is the resistance factor used to account for the reliability of the material behavior and
equations for Rn
- Qi is the nominal load
- i is the load factor used to account for the variability in loading and to estimate the
ultimate loading condition.
2.3.2 Design Strength of Tension Members
• Yielding of the gross section will occur when the stress f reaches Fy.
P
f Fy
Ag
Therefore, nominal yield strength = Pn = Ag Fy
(2.4) Factored yield strength = t Pn
(2.5)
where, t = 0.9 for tension yielding limit state
• See the AISC manual, section on specifications, Chapter D (page 16.1 –26)
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• Facture of the net section will occur after the stress on the net section area reaches the
ultimate stress Fu
P
f Fu
Ae
Therefore, nominal fracture strength = Pn = Ae Fu
Where, Ae is the effective net area, which may be equal to the net area or smaller.
The topic of Ae will be addressed later.
Factored fracture strength = t Ae Fu (2.6)

Where, t = 0.75 for tension fracture limit state (See page 16.1-27 of AISC manual)
2.3.3 Important notes
• Note 1. Why is fracture (& not yielding) the relevant limit state at the net section? Yielding
will occur first in the net section. However, the deformations induced by yielding will be
localized around the net section. These localized deformations will not cause excessive
deformations in the complete tension member. Hence, yielding at the net section will not be a
failure limit state.
• Note 2. Why is the resistance factor ( t) smaller for fracture than for yielding?
The smaller resistance factor for fracture ( t = 0.75 as compared to t = 0.90 for yielding)
reflects the more serious nature and consequences of reaching the fracture limit state.
• Note 3. What is the design strength of the tension member?
The design strength of the tension member will be the lesser value of the strength for the two
limit states (gross section yielding and net section fracture).
• Note 4. Where are the Fy and Fu values for different steel materials?
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The yield and ultimate stress values for different steel materials are noted in Tables 2-4, 2-5
and 2-6 in the AISC manual on pages 2-48, 2-49and 2-50.
• Note 5. What are the most common steels for structural members?
See Table 2-4 in the AISC manual on page 2-48.The preferred materials for applicable shape
series are highlighted in black, the remaining acceptable ones are highlighted in grey.
According to this Table: the preferred material for W shapes is A992 (Fy = 50 ksi; Fu = 65
ksi); the preferred material for C, L, M and S shapes is A36 (Fy = 36 ksi; Fu = 58-80 ksi). All
these shapes are also available in A572 Gr. 50 (Fy = 50 ksi; Fu = 65 ksi).
• Note 6. What is the amount of area to be deducted from the gross area to account for the
presence of bolt-holes?
- The nominal diameter of the hole (dh) is equal to the bolt diameter (db) + 1/16 in.
- However, the bolt-hole fabrication process damages additional material around the hole
diameter.
- Assume that the material damage extends 1/16 in. around the hole diameter.
- Therefore, for calculating the net section area, assume that the gross area is reduced by a
hole diameter equal to the nominal hole-diameter + 1/16 in.
Example 2.1 A 5 x ½ bar of A572 Gr. 50 steel is used as a tension member. It is connected to a
gusset plate with six 7/8 in. diameter bolts as shown in below. Assume that the effective net area
Ae equals the actual net area An and compute the tensile design strength of the member.
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Solution
• Gross section area = Ag = 5 x ½ = 2.5 in2
• Net section area (An)
- Bolt diameter = db = 7/8 in.
- Nominal hole diameter = dh = 7/8 + 1/16 in. = 15/16 in.
- Hole diameter for calculating net area = 15/16 + 1/16 in. = 1 in.
- Net section area = An = (5 – 2 x (1)) x ½ = 1.5 in2
• Gross yielding design strength = t Pn = t Fy Ag
- Gross yielding design strength = 0.9 x 50 ksi x 2.5 in2 = 112.5 kips
• Fracture design strength = t Pn = t Fu Ae
- Assume Ae = An (only for this problem)
- Fracture design strength = 0.75 x 65 ksi x 1.5 in2 = 73.125 kips
• Design strength of the member in tension = smaller of 73.125 kips and 112.5 kips
- Therefore, design strength = 73.125 kips (net section fracture controls).
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Example 2.2 A single angle tension member, L 4 x 4 x 3/8 in. made from A36 steel is connected
to a gusset plate with 5/8 in. diameter bolts, as shown in Figure below. The service loads are 35
kips dead load and 15 kips live load. Determine the adequacy of this member using AISC
specification. Assume that the effective net area is 85% of the computed net area. (Calculating
the effective net area will be taught in the next section).
• Gross area of angle = Ag = 2.86 in2 (from Table 1-7 on page 1-44 of AISC)
• Net section area = An
- Bolt diameter = 5/8 in.
- Nominal hole diameter = 5/8 + 1/16 = 11/16 in.
- Hole diameter for calculating net area = 11/16 + 1/16 = 3/4 in.
- Net section area = Ag – (3/4) x 3/8 = 2.86 – 3/4 x 3/8 = 2.579 in2
• Effective net area = Ae = 0.85 x 2.579 in2 = 2.192 in2
• Gross yielding design strength = t Ag Fy = 0.9 x 2.86 in2 x 36 ksi = 92.664 kips
• Net section fracture = t Ae Fu = 0.75 x 2.192 in2 x 58 ksi = 95.352 kips

• Design strength = 92.664 kips (gross yielding governs)
• Ultimate (design) load acting for the tension member = Pu
- The ultimate (design) load can be calculated using factored load combinations given on
page 2-10 of the AISC manual, or Equations (2.2-1 to 2.2-5) of notes (see pg. 4)
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- According to these equations, two loading combinations are important for this problem.
These are: (1) 1.4 D; and (2) 1.2 D + 1.6 L
- The corresponding ultimate (design) loads are:
1.4 (PD) = 1.4 (35) = 49 kips
1.2 (PD) + 1.6 (PL) = 66 kips (controls)
- The ultimate design load for the member is 66 kips, where the factored dead + live loading
condition controls.
• Compare the design strength with the ultimate design load
- The design strength of the member (92.664 kips) is greater than the ultimate design load
(66 kips).
- t Pn (92.664 kips) > Pu (66 kips)
• The L 4 x 4 x 3/8 in. made from A36 steel is adequate for carrying the factored loads.
2.4 EFFECTIVE NET AREA
• The connection has a significant influence on the performance of a tension member. A
connection almost always weakens the member, and a measure of its influence is called joint
efficiency.
• Joint efficiency is a function of: (a) material ductility; (b) fastener spacing; (c) stress
concentration at holes; (d) fabrication procedure; and (e) shear lag.
• All factors contribute to reducing the effectiveness but shear lag is the most important.
• Shear lag occurs when the tension force is not transferred simultaneously to all elements of
the cross-section. This will occur when some elements of the cross-section are not
connected.
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• For example, see Figure 2.3 below, where only one leg of an angle is bolted to the gusset
plate.
Figure 2.3 Single angle with bolted connection to only one leg.
• A consequence of this partial connection is that the connected element becomes overloaded
and the unconnected part is not fully stressed.
• Lengthening the connection region will reduce this effect
• Research indicates that shear lag can be accounted for by using a reduced or effective net
area Ae
• Shear lag affects both bolted and welded connections. Therefore, the effective net area
concept applied to both types of connections.
- For bolted connection, the effective net area is Ae = U An
- For welded connection, the effective net area is Ae = U Ag
• Where, the reduction factor U is determined as shown in Table D3.1 on page 16.1-28 of the
AISC manual. In several cases shown in Table D3.1:
x
U = 1- (2.7)
L
- Where, x is the distance from the centroid of the connected area to the plane of the
connection, and L is the length of the connection.
- If the member has two symmetrically located planes of connection, x is measured
from the centroid of the nearest one – half of the area.
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- Additional approaches for calculating x for different connection types are shown in
the AISC manual on page 16.1-283 (see Figures C-D3.1).
- The distance L is defined as the length of the connection in the direction of load.
- For bolted connections, L is measured from the center of the bolt at one end to the
center of the bolt at the other end.
- For welded connections, it is measured from one end of the connection to other.
- If there are weld segments of different length in the direction of load, L is the average
length.
- Example pictures for calculating L are given on pages 16.1-284 and 16.1-286 of
AISC.
• The AISC manual also gives values of U that can be used instead of calculating x/L.
- They are based on average values of x/L for various bolted connections.
- For W, M, S, or HP shapes and for Tee shapes cut from them,
• if the connection is through the flanges with at least three fasteners per line in the direction
of applied load
 with width-to-depth ratio of at least 2/3

………………………….U = 0.90
 with width-to-depth ratio less than 2/3
……………………..…….U = 0.85 if the connection is through the web
with 4 or more fasteners in the direction of loading

…………………………………………………………………………….……….U=0.70
- For single and double angles with four or more fasteners per line in direction of loading
…………………………………………………………………………………..….U=0.80
- For single and double angles with three fasteners per line in direction of loading
……………………………………………………………………………………...U=0.60
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- For better idea, see Figure 3.7-3.11 on pages 47-49 of the Segui text-book.
- These values are acceptable but not the best estimate of U. If U is calculated using
Equations given in the Table D3.1, then the larger value is permitted for use.
- If used in the exam or homeworks, full points for calculating U will not be given, unless
the corresponding Equations have also been used, and the larger value picked.
Example 2.3 Determine the effective net area and the corresponding design strength for the
single angle tension member of Example 2.2. The tension member is an L 4 x 4 x 3/8 in. made
from A36 steel. It is connected to a gusset plate with 5/8 in. diameter bolts, as shown in Figure
below. The spacing between the bolts is 3 in. center-to-center.
- Compare your results with those obtained for Example 2.2.
• Gross area of angle = Ag = 2.86 in2 (from Table 1-7 on page 1-44 of AISC)
• Net section area = An
- Bolt diameter = 5/8 in.
- Hole diameter for calculating net area = 11/16 + 1/16 = 3/4 in.
- Net section area = Ag – (3/4) x 3/8 = 2.86 – 3/4 x 3/8 = 2.579 in2
• x is the distance from the centroid of the area connected to the plane of connection -
For this case x is equal to the distance of centroid of the angle from the edge.
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- This value is given in the Table 1-7 on page 1-44 of the AISC manual.
- x = 1.13 in.
• L is the length of the connection, which for this case will be equal to 2 x 3.0 in.
- L = 6.0 in.
x 1.13
• U = 1- = 1- = 0.8116 in.
L 6.0
• Alternately, U = 0.60 as per Case 8 of Table D3.1. Larger value of 0.8116 and 0.60 is used.
• Effective net area = Ae = 0.8116 x 2.579 in2 = 2.093 in2
• Gross yielding design strength = t Ag Fy = 0.9 x 2.86 in2 x 36 ksi = 92.664 kips
• Net section fracture = t Ae Fu = 0.75 x 2.093 in2 x 58 ksi = 91.045 kips
• Design strength = 91.045 kips (net section fracture governs)
• In Example 2.2
- Factored load = Pu = 66.0 kips
- Design strength = t Pn = 92.66 kips (gross section yielding governs)
- Net section fracture strength = t Pn = 95.352 kips (assuming Ae = 0.85)
• Comparing Examples 2.2 and 2.3
- Calculated value of U (0.8166) is less than the assumed value (0.85) - The assumed
value was unconservative.
- It is preferred that the U value be specifically calculated for the section.
- After including the calculated value of U, net section fracture governs the design
strength, but the member is still adequate from a design standpoint.

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Example 2.4 Determine the design strength of an ASTM A992 W8 x 24 with four lines of ¾ in.
diameter bolts in standard holes, two per flange, as shown in the Figure below. Assume the
holes are located at the member end and the connection length is 9.0 in. Also calculate at what
length this tension member would cease to satisfy the slenderness limitation in LRFD
specification D1
W 8 x 24
_ in. diameter
bolts
Solution:
• For ASTM A992 material: Fy = 50 ksi; and Fu = 65 ksi
• For the W8 x 24 section:

- Ag = 7.08 in2 d = 7.93 in. - tw = 0.245 in. bf = 6.5 in.
- tf = 0.4 in. ry = 1.61 in.
• Gross yielding design strength = t Pn = t Ag Fy = 0.90 x 7.08 in2 x 50 ksi = 319 kips
• Net section fracture strength = t Pn = t Ae Fu = 0.75 x Ae x 65 ksi
- Ae = U An - for bolted connection
- An = Ag – (no. of holes) x (diameter of hole) x (thickness of flange)
An = 7.08 – 4 x (diameter of bolt + 1/8 in.) x 0.4 in.
An = 5.68 in2
x
- U =1-
L
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- What is x for this situation?
x is the distance from the edge of the flange to the centroid of the half (T) section
- xcan be obtained from the dimension tables for Tee section WT 4 x 12. See page 1-66
and 1-67 of the AISC manual:
x = 0.695 in.
- The calculated value varies slightly due to the deviations in the geometry
x 0.695
- U = 1- = 1- = 0.923
L 9.0
- Alternately, according to Case 7 of Table D3.1, U = 0.90.
- Use larger value, therefore, U =0.923
• Net section fracture strength = t Ae Fu = 0.75 x 0.923 x 5.68 x 65 = 255.6 kips
• The design strength of the member is controlled by net section fracture = 255.6 kips
• According to LRFD specification D1, the maximum unsupported length of the member is
limited to 300 ry = 300 x 1.61 in. = 543 in. = 40.3 ft.

2.4.1 Special cases for welded connections
• If some elements of the cross-section are not connected, then Ae will be less than An
- For a rectangular bar or plate Ae will be equal to An
- However, if the connection is by longitudinal welds at the ends as shown in the figure
below, then Ae = UAg
Where, U = 1.0
U = 0.87
U = 0.75 for w ≤ L < 1.5 w

L = length of the pair of welds ≥ w w = distance between
the welds or width of plate/bar
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• AISC Table D3.1 Case 3, gives another special case for welded connections.
For any member connected by transverse welds alone,
Ae = area of the directly connected element of the cross-section
Example 2.5 Consider the welded single angle L 6x 6 x ½ tension member made from A36 steel
shown below. Calculate the tension design strength.
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Solution
• Ag = 5.00 in2
• An = 5.00 in2 - because it is a welded connection
x
• Ae = U An - where, U = 1 - L
- x = 1.67 in. for this welded connection
- L = 5.5 in. for this welded connection
- U = 1- = 0.70
• Gross yielding design strength = t Fy Ag = 0.9 x 36 x 5.00 = 162 kips
• Net section fracture strength = t Fu Ae = 0.75 x 58 x 0.70 x 5.00 = 152.25 kips Design
strength = 152.25 kips (net fracture governs)

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2.5 STAGGERED BOLTS
For a bolted tension member, the connecting bolts can be staggered for several reasons:
(1) To get more capacity by increasing the effective net area
(2) To achieve a smaller connection length
(3) To fit the geometry of the tension connection itself.
• For a tension member with staggered bolt holes (see example figure above), the relationship f
= P/A does not apply directly, and the stresses are a combination of tensile and shearing
stresses on the inclined portion b-c.
• Net section fracture can occur along any zig-zag or straight line. For example, fracture can
occur along the inclined path a-b-c-d in the figure above. However, all possibilities must be
examined.
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• Empirical methods have been developed to calculate the net section fracture strength
According to AISC Specification B4.3
s2
- net width = gross width - d 4g
- where, d is the diameter of hole to be deducted (dh + 1/16, or db + 1/8)
- s2/4g is added for each gage space in the chain being considered
- s is the longitudinal spacing (pitch) of the bolt holes in the direction of loading
- g is the transverse spacing (gage) of the bolt holes perpendicular to loading dir.
- net area (An) = net width x plate thickness
- effective net area (Ae) = U An where U = 1- x/L
- net fracture design strength = t Ae Fu ( t = 0.75)
EXAMPLE 2.6 Compute the smallest net area for the plate shown below: The holes are for 1 in.
diameter bolts.
• The effective hole diameter is 1 + 1/8 = 1.125 in.
• For line a-b-d-e wn = 16.0 – 2 (1.125) = 13.75 in.
• For line a-b-c-d-e wn = 16.0 – 3 (1.125) + 2 x 32/ (4 x 5) = 13.52 in.

• The line a-b-c-d-e governs:
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• An = t wn = 0.75 (13.52) = 10.14 in2
Note
• Each fastener resists an equal share of the load
• Therefore different potential failure lines may be subjected to different loads.
• For example, line a-b-c-d-e must resist the full load, whereas i-j-f-h will be subjected to 8/11
of the applied load. The reason is that 3/11 of the load is transferred from the member before
i-j-f-h received any load.
• Staggered bolts in angles. If staggered lines of bolts are present in both legs of an angle,
then the net area is found by first unfolding the angle to obtain an equivalent plate. This plate
is then analyzed like shown above.
- The unfolding is done at the middle surface to obtain a plate with gross width equal to the
sum of the leg lengths minus the angle thickness.
- AISC Specification B4.3 says that any gage line crossing the heel of the angle should be
reduced by an amount equal to the angle thickness.
- See Figure below. For this situation, the distance g will be = 3 + 2 – ½ in.
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2.6 BLOCK SHEAR
• For some connection configurations, the tension member can fail due to ‘tear-out’ of material
at the connected end. This is called block shear.
• For example, the single angle tension member connected as shown in the Figure below is
susceptible to the phenomenon of block shear.
Figure 2.4 Block shear failure of single angle tension member
• For the case shown above, shear failure will occur along the longitudinal section a-b and
tension failure will occur along the transverse section b-c
• AISC Specification (SPEC) Chapter D on tension members does not cover block shear
failure explicitly. But, it directs the engineer to the Specification Section J4.3
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Basically, equation J4-5 above limits the shear strength to the smaller of 0.6 Fu Anv and 0.6 Fy
Agv. That is the smaller of the shear yield and ultimate strength.
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EXAMPLE 2.8 Calculate the block shear strength of the single angle tension member
considered in Examples 2.2 and 2.3. The single angle L 4 x 4 x 3/8 made from A36 steel is
connected to the gusset plate with 5/8 in. diameter bolts as shown below. The bolt spacing is 3 in.
center-to-center and the edge distances are 1.5 in and 2.0 in as shown in the Figure below.
Compare your results with those obtained in Example 2.2 and 2.3
• Step I. Assume a block shear path and calculate the required areas
- Agt = gross tension area = 2.0 x 3/8 = 0.75 in2
- Ant = net tension area = 0.75 – 0.5 x (5/8 + 1/8) x 3/8 = 0.609 in2
- Agv = gross shear area = (3.0 + 3.0 +1.5) x 3/8 = 2.813 in2
- Anv = net shear area = 2.813 – 2.5 x (5/8 + 1/8) x 3/8 = 2.109 in2
• Step II. Calculate which equation governs
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- 0.6 Fu Anv = 0.6 x 58 x 2.109 = 73.393 kips
- 0.6 Fy Agv = 0.6 x 36 x 2.813 = 60.76 kips
- 0.6 Fy Agv < 0.6 Fu Anv
- Therefore, equation with gross yielding of the shear path governs
• Step III. Calculate block shear strength
- t Rn = 0.75 (0.6 Fy Agv + Fu Ant)
- t Rn = 0.75 (60.76 + 58 x 0.609) = 72.06 kips
• Compare with results from previous examples
Example 2.2:
Ultimate factored load = Pu = 66 kips
Gross yielding design strength = t Pn = 92.664 kips

Assume Ae = 0.85 An
Net section fracture strength = 95.352 kips
Design strength = 92.664 kips (gross yielding governs)
Example 2.3
Calculate Ae = 0.8166 An
Net section fracture strength = 91.045 kips
Design strength = 91.045 kips (net section fracture governs)
Member is still adequate to carry the factored load (Pu) = 66 kips
Example 2.8
Block shear fracture strength = 72.06 kips
Design strength = 72.06 kips (block shear fracture governs)
Member is still adequate to carry the factored load (Pu) = 66 kips
Bottom line:
- Any of the three limit states (gross yielding, net section fracture, or block shear failure)
can govern.
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- The design strength for all three limit states has to be calculated.
- The member design strength will be the smallest of the three calculated values
- The member design strength must be greater than the ultimate factored design load in
tension.
Practice Example Determine the design tension strength for a single channel C15 x 50 connected
to a 0.5 in. thick gusset plate as shown in Figure. Assume that the holes are for 3/4 in. diameter
bolts and that the plate is made from structural steel with yield stress (Fy) equal to 50 ksi and
ultimate stress (Fu) equal to 65 ksi.
Ae UAn 1 x An 1 0.798 *12.19 10.57in2

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Note: The connection eccentricity, x, for a C15X50 can be found in the AISC manual.
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Tn 0.75*65*10.57 515kips
▪ Limit state of block shear rupture:
Compute: Fu Ant
65*
Block shear rupture is the critical limit state and the design tension strength is 445 kips.
2.7 Design of tension members
• The design of a tension member involves finding the lightest steel section (angle,
wideflange, or channel section) with design strength ( Pn) greater than or equal to the
maximum factored design tension load (Pu) acting on it.
- Pn ≥ Pu
- Pu is determined by structural analysis for factored load combinations
- Pn is the design strength based on the gross section yielding, net section fracture, and
block shear rupture limit states.
• For gross yielding limit state, Pn = 0.9 x Ag x Fy
- Therefore, 0.9 x Ag x Fy ≥ Pu
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Pu 0.9 Fy
- Therefore, Ag ≥
• For net section fracture limit state, Pn = 0.75 x Ae x Fu
- Therefore, 0.75 x Ae x Fu ≥ Pu
Pu
- Therefore, Ae ≥
0.75 Fu
- But, Ae = U An
- Where, U and An depend on the end connection.
• Thus, designing the tension member goes hand-in-hand with designing the end
connection, which we have not covered so far.
• Therefore, for this chapter of the course, the end connection details will be given in the
examples and problems.
• The AISC manual tabulates the tension design strength of standard steel sections (Tables
5-1 to 5-8)
- Include: wide flange shapes, angles, tee sections, and double angle sections.
- The gross yielding design strength and the net section fracture strength of each section
is tabulated.
- This provides a great starting point for selecting a section.
There is one serious limitation
- The net section fracture strength is tabulated for an assumed value of U = 0.75, obviously
because the precise connection details are not known
- For all W, Tee, angle and double-angle sections, Ae is assumed to be = 0.75 Ag
- The engineer can first select the tension member based on the tabulated gross yielding
and net section fracture strengths, and then check the net section fracture strength and the
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Additionally for each shape the manual tells the value of Ae below which net section fracture
will control:
- Thus, for W shapes net section fracture will control if Ae < 0.923 Ag
- For single angles, net section fracture will control if Ae < 0.745 Ag
- For Tee shapes, net section fracture will control if Ae < 0.923
- For double angle shapes, net section fracture will control if Ae < 0.745 Ag
Slenderness limits
- Tension member slenderness l/r must preferably be limited to 300 as per LRFD
specification D1
Example 2.10 Design a member to carry a factored maximum tension load of 100 kips.
(a) Assume that the member is a wide flange connected through the flanges using eight ¾ in.
diameter bolts in two rows of four each as shown in the figure below. The center-to-center
distance of the bolts in the direction of loading is 4 in. The edge distances are 1.5 in. and 2.0
in. as shown in the figure below. Steel material is A992
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SOLUTION
Step I. Select a section from the Tables
- Go to the TEN. Section (Section 5) of the AISC manual. See Table 5-1 on pages 5-5 to
5-13.
- From this table, select W8x10 with Ag = 2.96 in2, Ae = 2.22 in2.
- Gross yielding strength = 133 kips, and net section fracture strength=108 kips
- This is the lightest section in the table.

- Assumed U = 0.75. And, net section fracture will govern if Ae < 0.923 Ag
Step II. Calculate the net section fracture strength for the actual connection
- According to the Figure above, An = Ag - 4 (db + 1/8) x tf
- An = 2.96 - 4 (3/4 + 1/8) x 0.205 = 2.24 in2

- The connection is only through the flanges. Therefore, the shear lag factor U will be
the distance from the top of the flange to the centroid of a WT 4 x 5.
- See DIM. section of the AISC manual. See Table 1-8, on pages 1-68, 1-69
- x = 0.953
- U = 1- x/L = 1 - 0.953 / 4 = 0.76
- Ae = 0.76 An = 0.76 x 2.24 = 1.70 in2
- tPn = 0.75 x Fu x Ae = 0.75 x 65 x 1.70 = 82.9 kips

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- Unacceptable because Pu = 100 kips; REDESIGN required
Step III. Redesign
Many ways to redesign. One way is shown here:
- Assume t Pn > 100 kips
- Therefore, 0.75 x 65 x Ae > 100 kips
- Therefore, Ae > 2.051 in2
- Assume, Ae = 0.76 An (based on previous calculations, step II)
- Therefore An > 2.7 in2
- But, Ag = An + 4 (db + 1/8) x tf (based on previous calculations, step II)
- Therefore Ag > 2.7 + 3.5 x tf
- Go to the section dimension Table 1-1 on page 1-28 of the AISC manual. Select next
highest section.
 For W 8 x 13, tf = 0.255 in.
 Therefore, Ag > 2.7 + 3.5 x 0.255 = 3.59 in2
 From Table 1-1, W8 x 13 has Ag = 3.84 in2 > 3.59 in2
 Therefore, W8 x 13 is acceptable and is chosen.

Step IV. Check selected section for net section fracture
- Ag = 3.84 in2
- An = 3.84 - 3.5 x 0.255 = 2.95 in2
- From dimensions of WT4 x 6.5, x = 1.03 in.
- Therefore, U = 1- x/L = 1-1.03/4 = 0.74
- Therefore, Ae = U An = 0.74 x 2.95 = 2.18 in2
- Therefore, net section fracture strength = 0.75 x 65 x 2.18 = 106.3 kips
- Which is greater than 100 kips (design load). Therefore, W 8 x 13 is acceptable.

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Step V. Check the block shear rupture strength o
Identify the block shear path
- The block shear path is show above. Four blocks will separate from the tension
member (two from each flange) as shown in the figure above.
- Agv = [(4+2) x tf ] x 4 = 6 x 0.255 x 4 = 6.12 in2 - for four tabs

- Anv = {4+2 - 1.5 x (db+1/8)} x tf x 4 = 4.78 in2
- Agt = 1.5 x tf x 4 = 1.53 in2
- Ant = {1.5 - 0.5 x (db+1/8)}x tf x 4 = 1.084 in2 o Identify the governing equation:
- 0.6FyAgv = 0.6 x 50 x 6.12 = 183.6 kips
- 0.6FuAnv = 0.6 x 65 x 4.78 = 186.42 kips , which is > 0.6 FyAgv o Calculate block
shear strength
- tRn = 0.75 (0.6FyAgv + FuAnt) = 0.75 (183.6 + 65 x 1.084) = 190.545 kips
- Which is greater than Pu = 100 kips. Therefore W8 x 13 is still acceptable
Summary of solution
Mem. Design Ag An U Ae Yield Fracture Block-shear
load strength strength strength
W8x13 100 kips 3.84 2.95 0.74 2.18 173 kips 106.3 kips 190.545 kips
Design strength = 106.3 kips (net section fracture governs)

W8 x 13 is adequate for Pu = 100 kips and the given connection
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EXAMPLE 2.11 Design a member to carry a factored maximum tension load of 100 kips.
(b) The member is a single angle section connected through one leg using four 1 in. diameter
bolts. The center-to-center distance of the bolts is 3 in. The edge distances are 2 in. Steel
material is A36
4.0 in.
Step I. Select a section from the Tables
- Go to the TEN. Section (Section 5) of the AISC manual. See Table 5-2 on pages 5-14 to
5-17.
- From this table, select L4x3x1/2 with Ag = 3.25 in2, Ae = 2.44 in2.
- Gross yielding strength = 105 kips, and net section fracture strength=106 kips
- Assumed U = 0.75. And, net section fracture will govern if Ae < 0.745 Ag
Step II. Calculate the net section fracture strength for the actual connection
- According to the Figure above, An = Ag - 1 (db + 1/8) x t
- An = 3.25 - 1(1 + 1/8) x 0.5 = 2.6875 in2
- The connection is only through the long leg. Therefore, the shear lag factor U will be
the distance from the back of the long leg to the centroid of the angle.
- See DIM. Section (Section 1) of the AISC manual. See Table 1-7, on pages 1-46, 1-
47
- x = 0.822 in.
- U = 1- x/L = 1 - 0.822 /9 = 0.909
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- Ae = 0.909 An = 0.909 x 2.6875 = 2.443 in2

- tPn = 0.75 x Fu x Ae = 0.75 x 58 x 2.443 = 106.3 kips
- Acceptable because Pu = 100 kips.
Step V. Check the block shear rupture strength o
Identify the block shear path
- Agv = (9+2) x 0.5 = 5.5 in2
- Anv = [11 - 3.5 x (1+1/8)] x 0.5 = 3.53 in2
- Agt = 2.0 x 0.5 = 1.0 in2
- Ant = [2.0 - 0.5 x (1 + 1/8)] x 0.5 = 0.72 in2 o Identify the governing
equation:
- 0.6 FuAnv = 0.6 x 58 x 3.53 = 122.84 kips
- 0.6FyAgv = 0.6 x 36 x 5.5 = 118.8 kips, which is < 0.6 Fu Anv o Calculate
block shear strength
- tRn = 0.75 (0.6FyAgv + FuAnt) = 0.75 (118.8 + 58*0.72) = 120.42 kips
- Which is greater than Pu = 100 kips. Therefore L4x3x1/2 is still acceptable
Summary of solution
Mem. Design Ag An U Ae Yield Fracture Block-shear
load strength strength strength
L4x3x1/2 100 kips 3.25 2.69 0.909 2.443 105 kips 106.3 kips 120.42 kips
Design strength = 105 kips (gross section yield governs)
L4x3x1/2 is adequate for Pu = 100 kips and the given connection
Note: For this problem Ae/Ag = 2.41/3.25 = 0.752, which is > 0.745. As predicted by the
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CHAPTER 3. BOLTED AND WELDED CONNECTIONS
There are different types of bolted connections. They can be categorized based on the type of
loading.
- Tension member connection and splice. It subjects the bolts to forces that tend to shear the
shank.
- Beam end simple connection. It subjects the bolts to forces that tend to shear the shank. -
Hanger connection. The hanger connection puts the bolts in tension
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(b) (c)
Figure 1
• The bolts are subjected to shear or tension loading.
- In most bolted connection, the bolts are subjected to shear.
- Bolts can fail in shear or in tension.
- You can calculate the shear strength or the tensile strength of a bolt
• Simple connection: If the line of action of the force acting on the connection passes through
the center of gravity of the connection, then each bolt can be assumed to resist an equal share
of the load.
• The strength of the simple connection will be equal to the sum of the strengths of the
individual bolts in the connection.
• We will first concentrate on bolted shear connections.
3.2 BOLTED SHEAR CONNECTIONS
• We want to design the bolted shear connections so that the factored design strength ( Rn) is
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• So, we need to examine the various possible failure modes and calculate the corresponding
design strengths.
• Possible failure modes are:
- Shear failure of the bolts
- Failure of member being connected due to fracture or block shear or ….
- Edge tearing or fracture of the connected plate
- Tearing or fracture of the connected plate between two bolt holes
- Excessive bearing deformation at the bolt hole
• Shear failure of bolts
- Average shearing stress in the bolt = fv = P/A = P/( db2/4)
- P is the load acting on an individual bolt
- A is the area of the bolt and db is its diameter
- Strength of the bolt = P = fv x ( db2/4) where fv = shear yield stress = 0.6Fy
- Bolts can be in single shear or double shear as shown below.
- When the bolt is in double shear, two cross-sections are effective in resisting the load.
The bolt in double shear will have the twice the shear strength of a bolt in single shear.
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• Failure of connected member
- We have covered this in detail in Ch. 2 on tension members
- Member can fail due to tension fracture or block shear.
• Bearing failure of connected/connecting part due to bearing from bolt holes
- Hole is slightly larger than the fastener and the fastener is loosely placed in hole
- Contact between the fastener and the connected part over approximately half the
circumference of the fastener
- As such the stress will be highest at the radial contact point (A in Figure 3). However, the
average stress can be calculated as the applied force divided by the projected area of
contact.
- Average bearing stress fp = P/ (db t), where P is the force applied to the fastener.
- The bearing stress state can be complicated by the presence of nearby bolt or edge. The
bolt spacing and edge distance will have an effect on the bearing strength.
- Bearing stress effects are independent of the bolt type because the bearing stress acts on
the connected plate not the bolt.
- A possible failure mode resulting from excessive bearing close to the edge of the
connected element is shear tear-out as shown below (Figure 4). This type of shear tearout
can also occur between two holes in the direction of the bearing load. Rn = 2 x 0.6 Fu
Lc t = 1.2 Fu Lc t
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Figure 3
- To prevent excessive deformation of the hole, an upper limit is placed on the bearing
load. This upper limit is proportional to the fracture stress times the projected bearing
area
Rn = C x Fu x bearing area = C Fu db t
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If deformation is not a concern then C = 3, If deformation is a concern then
C=2.4 C = 2.4 corresponds to a deformation of 0.25 in.
- Finally, the equation for the bearing strength of a single bolts is Rn where,
= 0.75 and Rn = 1.2 Lc t Fu < 2.4 db t Fu
Lc is the clear distance in the load direction, from the edge of the bolt hole to the edge of
the adjacent hole or to the edge of the material
- This relationship can be simplified as follows:
The upper limit will become effective when 1.2 Lc t Fu = 2.4 db t Fu
i.e., the upper limit will become effective when Lc = 2 db
If Lc < 2 db, Rn = 1.2 Lc t Fu
If Lc > 2 db, Rn = 2.4 db t Fu
Figure 4
3.3 DESIGN PROVISIONS FOR BOLTED SHEAR CONNECTIONS
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• In a bolted shear connection, the bolts are subjected to shear and the connecting / connected
plates are subjected to bearing stresses.
T
T
Bearing stresses in plate
T
Bearing stresses in plate
• The shear strength of all bolts = shear strength of one bolt x number of bolts
• The bearing strength of the connecting / connected plates can be calculated using equations
given by AISC specifications.
• The tension strength of the connecting / connected plates can be calculated as discussed
earlier in Chapter 2.
3.3.1 AISC Design Provisions
• Chapter J of the AISC Specifications focuses on connections.
• Section J3 focuses on bolts and threaded parts

• AISC Specification J3.3 indicates that the minimum distance (s) between the centers of bolt
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2 holes is 2 db . A distance of 3db is preferred (db is the nominal dia.

of the bolt). 3
• AISC Specification J3.4 indicates that the minimum edge distance (Le) from the center of the
standard bolt hole to the edge of the connected part is given in Table J3.4 on page 16.1-123.
• AISC Specification J3.5 indicates that the maximum edge distance for bolt holes (measured
from center of hole) is 12 times the thickness of the connected part (but not more than 6 in.).
The maximum spacing for bolts between painted members or unpainted members not subject
to corrosion is 24 times the thickness of the thinner part (but not more than 12 in.). For bolts
between unpainted members subject to atmospheric corrosion, the spacing is 14 times the
thickness of thinner part (but not more than 7in.).
• Specification J3.6 indicates that the design tension or shear strength of bolts is FnAb
- is 0.75 (LRFD)
- Table J3.2 gives the values of Fn.

- Ab is the unthreaded area of bolt.
- In Table J3.2, there are different types of bolts A325 and A490 (Group A and Group
B).
- The shear strength of the bolts depends on whether threads are included or excluded
from the shear planes. If threads are included in the shear planes then the strength is
lower.
- We will always assume that threads are included in the shear plane, therefore less
strength to be conservative.
• We will look at specifications J3.7 – J3.9 later.
• AISC Specification J3.10 indicates the bearing strength of plates at bolt holes.
- The design bearing strength at bolt holes is Rn ( =0.75 (LRFD))
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- Rn = 1.5 Lc t Fu ≤ 3.0 db t Fu - deformation at bolt holes not a consideration
- Where, Fu = specified tensile strength of the connected material
- Lc = clear distance, in the direction of the force, between the edge of the hole and the
edge of the adjacent hole or edge of the material (in.).
- t = thickness of connected material
For connections, the bearing resistance shall be taken as the sum of the bearing resistances of the
individual bolts.
3.3.2 AISC Design Tables
• Table 7-1 on page 7-22 of the AISC Manual gives the design shear strength of one bolt.
Different bolt types (A325, A490, A307), thread condition (included or excluded), loading
type (single shear or double shear), and bolt diameters (5/8 in. to 1 in.) are included in the
Table.
• Table 7-2 on page 7-23 of the AISC Manual gives the design tensile strength of one bolt. It
includes different types of bolts and diameters.
• Table 7-4 on pages 7-26 and 7-27 of the AISC manual gives the design bearing strength at
bolt holes for various bolt spacings.
- These design bearing strengths are in kips/in. thickness of the connected part.
- The tabulated numbers must be multiplied by the plate thickness to calculate the design
bearing strength of the connected part.
- The design bearing strengths are given for different bolt spacings (2.67db and 3db),
different Fu (58 and 65 ksi), and different bolt diameters (5/8 – 1-1/2 in.)
- Table 7-4 also includes the spacing (sfull) required to develop the full bearing strength
for different types of holes (standard, short-slotted, oversized, etc.) and bolt diameters
- Table 7-4 also includes the bearing strength when s > sfull
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- Table 7-4 also includes the minimum spacing 2-2/3 db values for different bolt dia.
• Table 7-5 in the AISC manual on pages 7-28 and 7-29 is similar to Table 7-5. It gives the
design bearing strength at bolt holes for various edge distances.
- These design bearing strengths are in kips/in. thickness of the connected part.
- The tabulated numbers must be multiplied by the plate thickness to calculate the design
bearing strength of the connected part
- The design bearing strengths are given for different edge distances (1.25 in. and 2 in.),
different Fu (58 and 65 ksi), and different bolt diameters (5/8 – 1-1/2 in.)
- Table 7-5 also includes the edge distance (Le full) required to develop the full bearing
strength for different types of holes (standard, short-slotted, oversized, etc.) and bolt
diameters
- Table 7-5 also includes the bearing strength when Le > Le full for different bolt
diameters.
Example 3.1 Calculate and check the design
strength of the connection shown below. Is the
connection adequate for carrying the factored
load of 60 kips? Assume A325 bolts.
Solution
Step I. Shear strength of bolts
• The design shear strength of one bolt in shear = Fn Ab = 0.75 x 54 x x 0.752/4
- Fn Ab = 17.9 kips per bolt (See Table J3.2 and Table 7-1)
- Shear strength of connection = 4 x 17.9 = 71.6 kips
Step II. Minimum edge distance and spacing requirements

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• See Table J3.4, minimum edge distance = 1 in. for rolled edges of plates
- The given edge distances (1.25 in.) > 1 in. Therefore, minimum edge distance
requirements are satisfied.
• Minimum spacing = 2.67 db = 2.67 x 0.75 = 2.0 in.
- Preferred spacing = 3.0 db = 3.0 x 0.75 = 2.25 in.
- The given spacing (2.5 in.) > 2.25 in. Therefore, spacing requirements are satisfied.
Step III. Bearing strength at bolt holes.
• Bearing strength at bolt holes in connected part (5 x ½ in. plate)
- At edges, Lc = 1.25 – hole diameter/2 = 1.25 – (3/4 + 1/16)/2 = 0.844 in.
- Rn = 0.75 x (1.2 Lc t Fu) = 0.75 x (1.2 x 0.844 x 0.5 x 58) = 22.03 kips
- But, Rn ≤ 0.75 (2.4 db t Fu) = 0.75 x (2.4 x 0.75 x 0.5 x 58) = 39.15 kips
- Therefore, Rn = 22.03 kips at edge holes

• Compare with value in Table 7-5. Rn = 44.0 x 0.5 = 22.0 kips
- At other holes, s = 2.5 in, Lc = 2.5 – (3/4 +1/16) = 1.688 in.
- But, Rn ≤ 0.75 (2.4 db t Fu) = 39.15 kips. Therefore Rn = 39.15 kips
- Therefore, Rn = 39.15 kips at other holes
Compare with value in Table 7-4. Rn = 78.3 x 0.5 =39.15 kips
- Therefore, bearing strength at holes = 2 x 22.03 + 2 x 39.15 = 122.36 kips
• Bearing strength at bolt holes in gusset plate (3/8 in. plate)
- At edges, Lc = 1.25 – hole diameter/2 = 1.25 – (3/4 + 1/16)/2 = 0.844 in.
- Rn = 0.75 x (1.2 Lc t Fu) = 0.75 x (1.2 x 0.844 x 0.375 x 58) = 16.52 k
- But, Rn ≤ 0.75 (2.4 db t Fu) = 0.75 x (2.4 x 0.75 x 0.375 x 58) = 29.36 kips
- Therefore, Rn = 16.52 kips at edge holes

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• Compare with value in Table 7-6. Rn = 44.0 x 3/8 = 16.5 kips
- At other holes, s = 2.5 in, Lc = 2.5 – (3/4 +1/16) = 1.688 in.
- But, Rn ≤ 0.75 (2.4 db t Fu) = 29.36 kips
- Therefore, Rn = 29.36 kips at other holes
Compare with value in Table 7-5. Rn = 78.3 x 0.375 = 29.36 kips
- Therefore, bearing strength at holes = 2 x 16.52 + 2 x 29.36 = 91.76 kips

Bearing strength of the connection is the smaller of the bearing strengths = 91.76 kips
Connection Strength
Shear strength = 71.6 kips
Bearing strength (plate) = 122.34 kips
Bearing strength (gusset) = 91.76 kips
Connection strength ( Rn) > applied factored loads ( Q). Therefore ok.
Example 3.2 Design a double angle tension member and a gusset plated bolted connection
system to carry a factored load of 100 kips. Assume A36 (36 ksi yield stress) material for the
double angles and the gusset plate. Assume A325 bolts. Note that you have to design the double
angle member sizes, the gusset plate thickness, the bolt diameter, numbers, and spacing.
Solution
Step I. Design and select a trial tension member
• See Table 5-8 on page 5-49 of the AISC manual.
- Select 2L 3 x 2 x 3/8 with Pn = 112 kips (yielding) and 113 kips (fracture)
- While selecting a trial tension member check the fracture strength with the load.
Step II. Select size and number of bolts
The bolts are in double shear for this design (may not be so for other designs)
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• See Table 7-1 on page 7-22 in the AISC manual
Use four 3/4 in. A325 bolts in double shear
Rn = 35.8 x 4 =143.2 kips - shear strength of bolts from Table 7-1
Step III. Design edge distance and bolt spacing
See Table J3.4
- The minimum edge distance = 1 in. for 3/4 in. diameter bolts in rolled edges.
- Select edge distance = 1.25 in.
See specification J3.5
- Minimum spacing = 2.67 db = 2.0 in.
- Preferred spacing = 3.0 db = 2.25 in.

- Select spacing = 3.0 in., which is greater than preferred or minimum spacing
Step IV. Check the bearing strength at bolt holes in angles
• Bearing strength at bolt holes in angles - Angle thickness = 3/8
in.
- See Table 7-5 for the bearing strength per in. thickness at the edge holes
- Bearing strength at the edge holes (Le = 1.25 in.) = Rn = 44.0 x 3/8 = 16.5 k
- See Table 7-4 for the bearing strength per in. thickness based on bolt spacing
- Bearing strength at non-edge holes (s = 3 in.) = Rn = 78.3 x 3/8 = 29.4 k
- Bearing strength at bolt holes in each angle = 16.5 + 3 x29.4 = 104.7 kips -
Bearing strength of double angles = 2 x 104.7 kips = 209.4 kips
Step V. Check the fracture and block shear strength of the tension member
• This has been covered in the chapter on tension members and is left to
the students.
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Step VI. Design the gusset plate
• See specification J4.1 for designing gusset plates. These plates must be designed for the
limit states of yielding and rupture
- Limit state of yielding o Rn = 0.9 Ag Fy > 100 kips o Therefore, Ag = L x t > 3.09 in2 o
Assume t = ½ in; Therefore L > 6.18 in. o Design gusset plate = 6.5 x ½ in.
o Yield strength = Rn = 0.9 x 6.5 x 0.5 x 36 = 105.3 kips
- Limit state for fracture o An = Ag – (db+1/8) x t o An = 6.5 x 0.5 – (3/4 + 1/8) x 0.5 =
2.81 in2 o But, An ≤ 0.85 Ag = 0.85 x 3.25 = 2.76 in2 o Rn = 0.75 x An x Fu = 0.75 x
2.76 x 58 = 120 kips
- Design gusset plate = 6.5 x 0.5 in.
• Step VII. Bearing strength at bolt holes in gusset plates
Assume Le = 1.25 in. (same as double angles)
- Plate thickness = 1/2 in.
- Bearing strength at the edge holes = Rn = 44.0 x 1/2 = 22.0 k
- Bearing strength at non-edge holes = Rn = 78.3 x 1/2 = 39.15 k
- Bearing strength at bolt holes in gusset plate = 22.0 + 3 x 39.15 = 139.5 kips
Summary of Member and Connection Strength
Connection Member Gusset Plate

Shear strength = 143.2 kips Yielding = 112 kips Yielding = 105.3 kips
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Bearing strength = 209.4 kips (angles) Fracture =? Fracture = 120 kips

Bearing Strength = 139.5 (gusset) Block Shear =?
- Overall Strength is the smallest of all these numbers = 105.3 kips

- Gusset plate yielding controls
- Resistance > Factored Load (100 kips).
- Design is acceptable
3.4 SLIP-CRITICAL BOLTED CONNECTIONS
• High strength (A325 and A490) bolts can be installed with such a degree of tightness that
they are subject to large tensile forces.
• These large tensile forces in the bolt clamp the connected plates together. The shear force
applied to such a tightened connection will be resisted by friction as shown in the Figure
below.
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F= N b
• Thus, slip-critical bolted connections can be designed to resist the applied shear forces using
friction. If the applied shear force is less than the friction that develops between the two
surfaces, then no slip will occur between them.
• However, slip will occur when the friction force is less than the applied shear force. After slip
occurs, the connection will behave similar to the bearing-type bolted connections designed
earlier.
• Table J3.1 summarizes the minimum bolt tension that must be applied to develop a
slipcritical connection.
• Slip-critical connections shall be designed to prevent slip and for the limit states of
bearingtype connections.
• When bolts pass through fillers, all surfaces subject to slip shall achieve design slip
resistance.
• The design slip resistance shall be determined for the limit state of slip as follows:
Slip resistance = Rn = Du hf Tb ns where, = 1.0 for standard size and shortslotted
holes perpendicular to the
direction of load
= 0.85 for oversized and short-slotted holes parallel to the direction of
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= 0.70 for long-slotted holes
= mean slip coefficient for Class A or B surfaces
0.30 for Class A surfaces (unpainted clean mill scale)
= 0.50 for Class B surfaces (unpainted blast cleaned surfaces)
Du = 1.13, a multiplier that reflects the ratio of the mean installed bolt
pretension to the specified minimum bolt pretension.
hf = factor for fillers
= 1 when no fillers or bolts have been added to distribute

load in fillers = 1 when bolts have not been added but there is only one
filler between connected parts
= 0.85 when bolts have not been added and there are two or more fillers between
the connected parts
Tb = minimum bolt tension given in Table J3.1 ns
= number of slip planes required to permit connection to slip
- See Table 7-3 on pages 7-24 and 7-25 of the AISC manual. This Table gives the shear
resistance of fully tensioned bolts. It assumes Class A faying surfaces with =0.30.
- For example, the shear resistance of Group A 1-1/8 in. bolt in single shear fully tensioned
to 56 kips (Table J3.1) for standard hole is equal to 19 kips (Class A faying surface).
- When the applied shear force exceeds the Rn value stated above, slip will occur in the
connection.
• The final strength of the connection will depend on slip resistance of the bolt (Table 7-3), the
shear/tensile strength of the bolts calculated using the values in Table 7-1, 7-2 and on the
bearing strength of the bolts calculated using the values in Table 7-4, 7-5.
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Example 3.3 Design a slip-critical splice for a tension member subjected to 300 kips of tension
loading. The tension member is a W8 x 28 section made from A992 (50 ksi) material. The
unfactored dead load is equal to 50 kips and the unfactored live load is equal to 150 kips. Use
A325 bolts.
Solution
Step I. Factored loads
• Factored design load = 1.2 D + 1.6 L = 300 kips
• Tension member is W8 x 28 section made from A992 (50 ksi) steel. The tension splice must
be slip critical (i.e., it must not slip).
Step II. Slip-critical splice connection
Rn of one fully-tensioned slip-critical bolt = Du hf Tb ns
Considering standard holes ( Class A Surface ( No Fillers (hf=1), Bolts

will be in single shear
• If db = 3/4 in.
Rn of one bolt = 1.0 x 0.3 x 1.13 x 1.00 x 28 x 1 = 9.49 kips
Rn of n bolts = 11.1 x n > 300 kips (splice must be slip-critical)
Therefore, n > 32
• If db = 1 in.
Rn of one bolt = 17.3kips -from Table 7-3
Rn of n bolts = 17.3 x n > 300 kips (splice must be slip-critical) Therefore,
n > 18 bolts
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Step III. Layout of splice connection
• Therefore, choose 20 fully tensioned 1 in. A325 bolts (Group A) on either side of the splice
connection with layout as shown above.
- Note, that the minimum bolt tension = 51 kips from Table J3.1
• Minimum edge distance (Le) = 1-1/4in. from Table J3.4
- Design edge distance Le = 1.25 in.
Minimum spacing = s = 2-2/3 db = 2.67 x 1 = 2.67 in. (Spec. J3.3)

- Preferred spacing = s = 3.0 db = 3.0 x 1 = 3 in. (Spec. J3.3)
- sfull = 3-1/16 in. (see Table 7-4)

- Design s = 3.0 in.
Step IV. Connection strength as Bearing Connection
• The splice connection should also be designed as a normal shear/bearing connection for the
factored load of 300 kips.
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• The shear strength of bolts = 31.8 kips/bolt x 20 = 636 kips (see Table 7-1)
• Bearing strength of 1 in. bolts at edge holes (Le = 1.25 in.) = 42.0 kips/in. thickness
(see Table 7-5)
• Bearing strength of 1 in. bolts at non-edge holes (s = 3.0”) = 113 kips/in. thickness
(see Table 7-4)
• Bearing strength of bolt holes in flanges of wide flange section
= 4 x 42 x 0.465 +16 x 91.3 x 0.465 = 918.84 kips
Step V. Design the splice plate (Using Grade A36 splice plate)
• Tension yielding: 0.9 Ag Fy > 300 kips; Therefore, Ag > 9.3 in2
• Tension fracture: 0.75 An Fu > 300 kips
Therefore, An =Ag - 4 x (1 +1/8) x t > 6.9 in.
- Beam flange thickness = 0.465 in. Beam flange width = 6.535 in.
- Assume 6.5 in. wide splice plates with thickness = 1 in.
• The strength of the splice plate = 421.2 kips (yielding) and 369.75 kips (fracture)
• Block shear - student should check. Develop path and check.
Step VI. Check member strength (yield, fracture and block shear)
• Student on his own.
CHAPTER 3b. WELDED CONNECTIONS
3b.1 INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS
• Structural welding is a process by which the parts that are to be connected are heated and
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• A relatively small depth of material will become molten, and upon cooling, the structural
steel and weld metal will act as one continuous part where they are joined.
• The additional metal is deposited from a special electrode, which is part of the electric circuit
that includes the connected part.
In the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process, current arcs across a gap between the
electrode and the base metal, heating the connected parts and depositing part of the
electrode into the molten base metal.
A special coating on the electrode vaporizes and forms a protective gaseous shield,
preventing the molten weld metal from oxidizing before it solidifies.
The electrode is moved across the joint, and a weld bead is deposited, its size depending
on the rate of travel of the electrode.
As the weld cools, impurities rise to the surface, forming a coating called slag that must
be removed before the member is painted or another pass is made with the electrode.
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Shielded metal arc welding is usually done manually and is the process universally used
for field welds.
• For shop welding, an automatic or semi-automatic process is usually used. Foremost among
these is the submerged arc welding (SAW),
• In this process, the end of the electrode and the arc are submerged in a granular flux that
melts and forms a gaseous shield. There is more penetration into the base metal than with
shielded metal arc welding, and higher strength results.
• Other commonly used processes for shop welding are gas shielded metal arc, flux cored arc,
and electro-slag welding.
• Quality control of welded connections is particularly difficult, because defects below the
surface, or even minor flaws at the surface, will escape visual detection. Welders must be
properly certified, and for critical work, special inspection techniques such as radiography or
ultrasonic testing must be used.
• The two most common types of welds are the fillet weld and the groove weld. Fillet weld
examples: lap joint – fillet welds placed in the corner formed by two plates
Tee joint – fillet welds placed at the intersection of two plates.
• Groove welds – deposited in a gap or groove between two parts to be connected
e.g., butt, tee, and corner joints with beveled (prepared) edges
• Partial penetration groove welds can be made from one or both sides with or without edge
preparation.
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3b.2 Design of Welded Connections
 Fillet welds are most common and used in all structures.
 Weld sizes are specified in 1/16 in. increments
 A fillet weld can be loaded in any direction in shear, compression, or tension. However, it
always fails in shear.
 The shear failure of the fillet weld occurs along a plane through the throat of the weld,
 fw = shear strength of the weld metal is a function of the electrode used in the SMAW
process.
- The tensile strength of the weld electrode can be 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, or
120 ksi.
- The corresponding electrodes are specified using the nomenclature E60XX,

E70XX,
E80XX, and so on. This is the standard terminology for weld electrodes.
 The strength of the electrode should match the strength of the base metal.
- If yield stress ( y) of the base metal is 60 - 65 ksi, use E70XX electrode.
- If yield stress ( y) of the base metal is 60 - 65 ksi, use E80XX electrode.
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 E70XX is the most popular electrode used for fillet welds made by the SMAW method.
 Table J2.5 in the AISC Specifications gives the weld design strength fw = 0.60 FEXX
For E70XX, fw = 0.75 x 0.60 x 70 = 31.5 ksi
 Additionally, the shear strength of the base metal must also be considered. The fillet weld is
connected to the base metal. The area of the base metal subjected to shear stresses by the
fillet weld shall be equal to (tBM x Lw).
 This base metal area can fail by shear yielding or rupture. The smaller of the two strengths
will govern. See AISC specification J4.2 on page 16.1-129 for the equations J4-3 and J4-4
that can be used to determine the shear strength of the base metal:
For shear yielding; Rn = 1.0 x 0.6 Fy x gross area of base metal subjected to shear
For shear rupture; Rn = 0.75 x 0.6 Fu x net area of base metal subjected to shear
where, Fy and Fu are the yield and tensile strength of the base metal.
 For example:
Strength of weld in shear Strength of base metal

= 0.75 x 0.707 x a x Lw x fw = min {1.0 x 0.6 x Fy x t x Lw
0.75 x 0.6 x Fu x
a x Lw}
Smaller governs the strength of the weld
 Always check weld metal and base metal strength. Smaller value governs. In most cases, the
weld metal strength will govern.
 In weld design problems it is advantageous to work with strength per unit length of the weld
or base metal.
3b.2.1 Limitations on weld dimensions (See AISC Spec. J2.2b on page 16.1-54 of manual)
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 Minimum size (amin)

- function of the thickness of the thinnest connected plate
- given in Table J2.4 of the AISC specifications
 Maximum size (amax)

- function of the thickness of the thickest connected plate:
- Along edges of plates with thickness 0.25 in., amax = t

- Along edges of plates with thickness 0.25 in., amax = t - 1/16 in.
 Minimum length (Lw)
- length (Lw) 4 a otherwise, aeff = Lw / 4

- Read J2.2 b
- Intermittent fillet welds: Lw-min = 4 x a or 1.5 in., whichever is greater
 Maximum effective length - read AISC J2.2b

- If weld length Lw < 100 a, then effective weld length (Lw-eff) = Lw
- If Lw < 300 a, then effective weld length (Lw-eff) = Lw (1.2 – 0.002 Lw/a)
- If Lw > 300 a, the effective weld length (Lw-eff) = 180 x a
 Weld Terminations - read AISC J2.2b

- Lap joint – fillet welds terminate at a distance > a from edge.
- Weld returns around corners must be > 2 a (AISC does not require weld returns)
Example 3b.1. Determine the design strength of the tension member and connection
system shown below. The tension member is a 4 in. x 3/8 in. thick rectangular bar. It is
welded to a 1/2 in. thick gusset plate using E70XX electrode. Consider the yielding and
fracture of the tension member. Consider the shear strength of the weld metal and the
surrounding base metal.
Solution
Step I. Check for the limitations on the weld geometry
 tmin = 3/8 in. (member) tmax = 0.5 in. (gusset)
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Therefore, amin = 3/16 in. - AISC Table J2.4
amax = 3/8 - 1/16 = 5/16 in. - AISC J2.2b
Fillet weld size = a = 1/4 in. - Therefore, OK!
 Lw-min = 1.0 in. (4 x a) - OK.

- Lw-min for each length of the weld = 4.0 in. (transverse distance between welds, see J2.2b)
- Given length = 5.0 in., which is > Lmin. Therefore, OK!
 Length/weld size = 5/0.25 = 20 - Therefore, maximum effective length J2.2 b satisfied.
 End returns at the edge corner size - minimum = 2 a = 0.5 in. -Therefore, OK! Step
II. Design strength of the weld
 Weld strength = x 0.707 x a x 0.60 x FEXX x Lw
= 0.75 x 0.707 x 0.25 x 0.60 x 70 x 10 = 55.68 kips
 Base Metal strength = min { x 0.6 x Fy x Lw x t ; x 0.6 x Fu x Lw x a}
= min {1.0 x 0.6 x 50 x 10 x 3/8 ; 0.75 x 0.6 x 65 x 10 x 1/4}
= min {112.5 ; 73.125 kips}

= 73.125 kips
Step III. Tension strength of the member
 Rn = 0.9 x 50 x 4 x 3/8 = 67.5 kips - tension yield
 Rn = 0.75 x Ae x 65 - tension fracture
Ae = U A
A = Ag = 4 x 3/8 = 1.5 in2 - See Table D3.1
U = 0.75 , since connection length (Lconn) < 1.5 w - See Table D3.1
Therefore, Rn = 54.8 kips
The design strength of the member-connection system = 54.8 kips. Tension fracture of the member
governs. The end returns at the corners were not included in the calculations.
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Example 3b.2 Design a double angle tension member and connection system to carry a factored
load of 250 kips.
Solution
Step I. Assume material properties
 Assume 36 ksi steel for designing the member and the gusset plates.
 Assume E70XX electrode for the fillet welds.
Step II. Design the tension member
 From Table 5-8 on page 5-47 of the AISC manual, select 2L 5 x 3½ x 1/2 made from 36
ksi steel with yield strength = 259 kips and fracture strength = 261 kips.
Step III. Design the welded connection
 amin = 3/16 in. - Table J2.4
amax = 1/2 - 1/16 in. = 7/16 in. - J2.2b
Design, a = 3/8 in. = 0.375 in.
 Shear strength of weld metal = Rn = 0.75 x 0.60 x FEXX x 0.707 x a x Lw
= 8.35 Lw kips
 Strength of the base metal in shear = min {1.0 x 0.6 x Fy x t x Lw ; 0.75 x 0.6 x Fu x a x
Lw}
= min {10.8 Lw ; 9.7875 Lw} kips
 Shear strength of weld metal governs, Rn = 8.35 Lw kips

 Rn > 250 kips
8.35 Lw > 250 kips
Lw > 29.94 in.
Design, length of 1/2 in. E70XX fillet weld = 30.0 in.
 Shear strength of fillet weld = 250.5 kips

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Step IV. Layout of Connection Length of weld required = 30 in.
Since there are two angles to be welded to the gusset plate, assume that total weld length for
each angle will be 15.0 in.
 As shown in the Figure above, 15 in. of 1/2 in. E70XX fillet weld can be placed in three
ways
(a), (b), and (c).
- For option (a), the AISC Spec. J2.2b requires that the fillet weld terminate at a distance
greater than the size (1/2 in.) of the weld. For this option, L1 will be equal to 7.5 in.
- For option (b), the fillet weld can be returned continuously around the corner for a
distance of at least 2 a (1 in.). For this option, L2 can be either 6.5 in. or 7.5 in. However,
the value of 7.5 in. is preferred. The end returns are provided to ensure that the weld size
is maintained over the full length of the weld. These are not required by AISC Specs.
- For option (c), L3 will be equal to 5.75 in.
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Ae = U Ag
For the double angle section, use the value of x from Table 1-7 on page 1-37 of manual.
Option
U=
(a) 1-0.901/7.5 = 0.88 0.9
(b) 1-0.901/6.5 =0.86 0.9
(c) 1-0.901/5.75 = 0.84 0.9
Assume case (a). Therefore, U =0.88
Rn = 0.75 x 0.88 x 8.00 x 58 = 306.24 kips > 250 kips - fracture limit state is ok!
Step VI. Design the gusset plate

Rn > Tu - tension yielding limit state
Therefore, 0.9 x Ag x 36 > 250 kips
Ag > 7.72 in2

Rn > Tu - tension fracture limit state
Therefore, 0.75 x An x Fu > 250 kips
An 0.85 Ag - Spec. J4.1
An > 5.747 in2 Therefore, Ag > 6.76 in2
Design gusset plate thickness
= 1.0 in. and width = 8.0 in.
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CHAPTER 4. COMPRESSION MEMBER DESIGN
• Compression Members: Structural elements that are subjected to axial compressive forces
only are called columns. Columns are subjected to axial loads through the centroid.
• Stress: The stress in the column cross-section can be calculated as
P
f (2.1)
A
where f is assumed to be uniform over the entire cross-section.
• This ideal state is never reached. The stress-state will be non-uniform due to:
- Accidental eccentricity of loading with respect to the centroid
- Member out-of –straightness (crookedness), or
- Residual stresses in the member cross-section due to fabrication processes.
• Accidental eccentricity and member out-of-straightness can cause bending moments in the
member. However, these are secondary and are usually ignored.
• Bending moments cannot be neglected if they are acting on the member. Members with axial
compression and bending moment are called beam-columns.
4.2 COLUMN BUCKLING
Consider a long slender compression member. If an axial load P is applied and increased
slowly, it will ultimately reach a value Pcr that will cause buckling of the column (Figure 1).
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PWhat is buckling?
(a)Pcr (b)
Buckling occurs when a straight column subjected to
axial compression suddenly undergoes bending as shown in the
Figure 1(b).
Buckling is identified as a failure limit-state for
columns.
PP
cr Figure 1. Buckling of axially loaded
compression members
• The critical buckling load Pcr for columns is theoretically given by Equation (4.1)
2
EI
2
Pcr = KL (4.1)
where, I = moment of inertia about axis of buckling
K = effective length factor based on end boundary conditions
• Effective length factors are given on page 16.1-511 (Table C-A-7.1) of the AISC manual.
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• In examples, homeworks, and exams please state clearly whether you are using the
theoretical value of K or the recommended design values.
EXAMPLE 4.1 Determine the buckling strength of a W 12 x 50 column. Its length is 20 ft. For
major axis buckling, it is pinned at both ends. For minor buckling, is it pinned at one end and
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Solution
Step I. Visualize the problem
Figure 2. (a) Cross-section; (b) major-axis buckling; (c) minor-axis buckling
For the W12 x 50 (or any wide flange section), x is the major axis and y is the minor axis.
Major axis means axis about which it has greater moment of inertia (Ix > Iy)
Figure 3. (a) Major axis buckling; (b) minor axis buckling
Step II. Determine the effective lengths
• According to Table C-A-7.1 of the AISC Manual (see page 16.1 - 511):
- For pin-pin end conditions about the major axis
Kx = 1.0 (theoretical value); and Kx = 1.0 (recommended design value)

- For pin-fix end conditions about the minor axis
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Ky = 0.7 (theoretical value); and Ky = 0.8 (recommended design value)
• According to the problem statement, the unsupported length for buckling about the major (x)
axis = Lx = 20 ft.
• The unsupported length for buckling about the minor (y) axis = Lx = 20 ft.
• Effective length for major (x) axis buckling = Kx Lx = 1.0 x 20 = 20 ft. = 240 in.
• Effective length for minor (y) axis buckling = Ky Ly = 0.8 x 20 = 16 ft. = 192 in.
Step III. Determine the relevant section properties
• For W12 x 50: elastic modulus = E = 29000 ksi (constant for all steels)
• For W12 x 50: Ix = 391 in4. Iy = 56.3 in4 (see pages 1-26 and 1-27 of the AISC manual)
Step IV. Calculate the buckling strength
• Critical load for buckling about x - axis = Pcr-x 2EIx = 2
=
290002 391 2 240 Kx
Lx
Pcr-x = 1942.9 kips
2 2
E Iy 29000 56.3
• Critical load for buckling about y-axis = Pcr-y = Ky Ly 2= 192 2
Pcr-y = 437.12 kips
• Buckling strength of the column = smaller (Pcr-x, Pcr-y) = Pcr = 437.12 kips Minor (y) axis
buckling governs.
• Notes:
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- Minor axis buckling usually governs for all doubly symmetric cross-sections. However, for some
cases, major (x) axis buckling can govern.
- Note that the steel yield stress was irrelevant for calculating this buckling strength.
4.3 INELASTIC COLUMN BUCKLING
• Let us consider the previous example. According to our calculations Pcr = 437 kips. This Pcr
will cause a uniform stress f = Pcr/A in the cross-section
• For W12 x 50, A = 14.6 in2. Therefore, for Pcr = 437 kips; f = 30 ksi
The calculated value of f is within the elastic range for a 50 ksi yield stress material.
2E Iy
• However, if the unsupported length was only 10 ft., Pcr = Ky Ly 2 would

be calculated as
1748 kips, and f = 119.73 ksi.
• This value of f is ridiculous because the material will yield at 50 ksi and never develop f =
119.73 ksi. The member would yield before buckling.
• Equation (4.1) is valid only when the material everywhere in the cross-section is in the
elastic region. If the material goes inelastic then Equation (4.1) becomes useless and
cannot be used.
• What happens in the inelastic range?
Several other problems appear in the inelastic range.
- The member out-of-straightness has a significant influence on the buckling strength in the
inelastic region. It must be accounted for.
- The residual stresses in the member due to the fabrication process causes yielding in the
cross-section much before the uniform stress f reaches the yield stress Fy.
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- The shape of the cross-section (W, C, etc.) also influences the buckling strength.
- In the inelastic range, the steel material can undergo strain hardening.
All of these are very advanced concepts and beyond the scope of CE470. You are welcome to
CE579 to develop a better understanding of these issues.
• So, what should we do? We will directly look at the AISC Specifications for the strength of
compression members, i.e., Chapter E (page 16.1-31 of the AISC manual).
4.4 AISC SPECIFICATIONS FOR COLUMN STRENGTH
• The AISC specifications for column design are based on several years of research.
• These specifications account for the elastic and inelastic buckling of columns including all
issues (member crookedness, residual stresses, accidental eccentricity etc.) mentioned above.
• The specification presented here (AISC Spec E3) will work for all doubly symmetric
crosssections and channel sections.
• The design strength of columns for the flexural buckling limit state is equal to cPn
E
Fy
Where, c = 0.9 (Resistance factor for compression members)
(4.2)
Pn = Ag Fcr
KLFy
- When 4.71 (or 2.25) rFe
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Fy
Fcr = 0.658 Fe Fy (4.3)
KLFy E
- When Fy 4.71 (or 2.25) rFe
(4.4)
Fcr = 0.877Fe
2E
Where, Fe = 2
KL
r
(4.5)
Ag = gross member area; K = effective length factor
L = unbraced length of the member; r = corresponding radius of gyration
2
EI
• Note that the original Euler buckling equation is Pcr = 2 KL
Fe PAcr K2LE 2 AIg K 2LE 2 r2 K 2LE 2
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KL E
Fy
• Note that the AISC equation for 4.71 is Fcr = 0.877Fe r
- The 0.877 factor tries to account for initial crookedness.
• For a given column section:
- Calculate I, Ag, r
- Determine effective length K L based on end boundary conditions.
E
- Calculate Fe, Fy/Fe or 4.71
Fy
E
- If (KL/r) greater than 4.71, elastic buckling occurs and use Equation (4.4)
Fy
F
- If (KL/r) is less than or equal to 4.71 y , inelastic buckling occurs and use Equation
(4.3)
• Note that the column can develop its yield strength Fy as (KL/r) approaches zero.
4.5 COLUMN STRENGTH
• In order to simplify calculations, the AISC specification includes Tables.
- Table 4-22 on pages 4-322 to 4-326 shows KL/r vs. cFcr for various steels.
- You can calculate KL/r for the column, then read the value of cFcr from this table -
The column strength will be equal to cFcr x Ag
EXAMPLE 4.2 Calculate the design strength of W14 x 74 with length of 20 ft. and pinned ends.
A36 steel is used.
Solution
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• Step I. Calculate the effective length and slenderness ratio for the problem
Kx = Ky = 1.0
Lx = Ly = 240 in.
Major axis slenderness ratio = KxLx/rx = 240/6.04 = 39.735

Minor axis slenderness ratio = KyLy/ry = 240/2.48 = 96.77
• Step II. Calculate the elastic critical buckling stress
The governing slenderness ratio is the larger of (KxLx/rx, KyLy/ry)

2
E 2 *29000 Fe 2 2
= 30.56 ksi
KL 96.77
Check the limits
y
) or ( 2.25)
e
133.68
Fy
Therefore, Fcr = 0.658 Fe Fy
Therefore, Fcr = 21.99 ksi
Design column strength = cPn = 0.9 (Ag Fcr) = 0.9 (21.8 in2 x 21.99 ksi) = 431.4 kips
Design strength of column = 431 kips
Check calculated values with Table 4-22. For KL/r = 97, cFcr = 19.7 ksi
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4.6 LOCAL BUCKLING LIMIT STATE
• The AISC specifications for column strength assume that column buckling is the governing
limit state. However, if the column section is made of thin (slender) plate elements, then
failure can occur due to local buckling of the flanges or the web.
Figure 4. Local buckling of columns
• If local buckling of the individual plate elements occurs, then the column may not be able to
develop its buckling strength.
• Therefore, the local buckling limit state must be prevented from controlling the column
strength.
• Local buckling depends on the slenderness (width-to-thickness b/t ratio) of the plate element
and the yield stress (Fy) of the material.
• Each plate element must be stocky enough, i.e., have a b/t ratio that prevents local buckling
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• The AISC specification B4.1 (Page 16.1-14) provides the slenderness (b/t) limit that the
individual plate elements must satisfy so that local buckling does not control.
• For compression, the AISC specification provides slenderness limit ( r) for the local buckling
of plate elements.
Figure 5. Local buckling behavior and classification of plate elements
- If the slenderness ratio (b/t) of the plate element is greater than r then it is slender. It will
locally buckle in the elastic range before reaching Fy
- If the slenderness ratio (b/t) of the plate element is less than r, then it is non-slender. It
will not locally buckle in elastic range before reaching Fy
- If any one plate element is slender, then the cross-section is slender.
• The slenderness limit r for various plate elements with different boundary conditions are
given in Table B4.1a on page 16.1-16 of the AISC Spec.
• Note that the slenderness limit ( r) and the definition of plate slenderness (b/t) ratio depend
upon the boundary conditions for the plate.
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- If the plate is supported along two edges parallel to the direction of compression force,
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If the plate is supported along only one edge parallel to the direction of the compression
force, then it is an unstiffened element, e.g., the flanges of W shapes.
• The local buckling limit state can be prevented from controlling the column strength by using
sections that are nonslender.
- If all the elements of the cross-section have calculated slenderness (b/t) ratio
less than r, then the local buckling limit state will not control.
- For the definitions of b/t and r for various situations see Table B4.1a and Spec
B4.1.
EXAMPLE 4.3 Determine the local buckling slenderness limit and evaluate the W14 x 74
section used in Example 4.2. Does local buckling limit the column strength?
Solution
• Step I. Calculate the slenderness limits See Table B4.1a on page 16.1-16.
- For the flanges of I-shape sections
E 29000 r = 0.56
Fy x = 0.56 x =
15.9 36
- For the webs of I-shapes section
E 29000 r = 1.49
Fy x = 1.49 x =
42.3 36
• Step II. Calculate the slenderness ratios for the flanges and webs of W14 x 74 -
For the flanges of I-shape member, b = bf/2 = flange width / 2
Therefore, b/t = bf/2tf.
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For W 14 x 74, bf/2tf = 6.43 (See Page 1-24 in AISC) For the
webs of I shaped member, b = h h is the clear distance between flanges less the
fillet / corner radius of each flange
For W14 x 74, h/tw = 24.17 (See Page 1-24 in AISC)
• Step III. Make the comparisons and comment
For the flanges, b/t < r. Therefore, the flange is nonslender
For the webs, h/tw < r. Therefore the web is nonslender
Therefore, the section is nonslender.
Therefore, local buckling will not limit the column strength.
4.7 COLUMN DESIGN
• The AISC manual has tables for column strength. See page 4-12 onwards.
• For wide flange sections, the column buckling strength ( cPn) is tabulated with
respect to the effective length about the minor axis KyLy in Table 4-1.
- The table takes the KyLy value for a section, internally calculates the
KyLy/ry, and then calculates the tabulated column strength using either
Equation E3-2 or E3-3 of the specification.
• If you want to use the Table 4-1 for calculating the column strength for
buckling about the major axis, then do the following:
- Take the major axis KxLx value. Calculate an equivalent (KL)eq =
K xLx rx /ry
- Use the calculated (KL)eq value to find ( cPn) the column strength for
buckling about the major axis from Table (4-1)
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• For example, consider a W14 x 74 column with KyLy = 20 ft. and KxLx = 25 ft.
- Material has yield stress = 50 ksi (always in Table 4-1).
See Table 4-1, for KyLy = 20 ft., cPn = 495 kips (minor axis buckling strength)
- rx/ry for W14x74 = 2.44 from Table 4-1 (see page 4-16 of AISC).
- For KxLx = 25 ft., (KL)eq = 25/2.44 = 10.25 ft.
- For (KL)eq = 10.25 ft., cPn = 819.5 kips (major axis buckling strength)
- If calculated value of (KL)eq < KyLy then minor axis buckling will govern.
EXAMPLE 4.4 Determine the design strength of an ASTM A992 W14 x 132 that is part of a
braced frame. Assume that the physical length L = 30 ft., the ends are pinned and the column is
braced at the ends only for the X-X axis and braced at the ends and mid-height for the Y-Y
axis.
Solution
• Step I. Calculate the effective lengths.
For W14 x 132: rx = 6.28 in; ry = 3.76 in; Ag =38.8 in2
Kx = 1.0 and Ky = 1.0
Lx = 30 ft. and Ly = 15 ft.
KxLx = 30 ft. and KyLy = 15 ft.
• Step II. Determine the governing slenderness ratio
KxLx/rx = 30 x 12 in./6.28 in.= 57.32
KyLy/ry = 15 x 12 in./3.76 in. = 47.87
The larger slenderness ratio, therefore, buckling about the major axis will govern the column
strength.
• Step III. Calculate the column strength
K xLx = 30 = 17.96 ft.
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KxLx = 30 ft. Therefore, (KL)eq =
rx /ry 6.28/3.76
From Table 4-1, for (KL)eq = 18.0 ft. cPn = 1370 kips (design column
strength) • Step IV. Check the local buckling limits
E
For the flanges, bf/2tf = 7.14 < r = 0.56 x = 13.5
Fy
E
For the web, h/tw = 15.5 < r = 1.49 x = 35.9
Fy
Therefore, the section is nonslender. OK.
EXAMPLE 4.5 A compression member is subjected to service loads of 165 kips dead load and
535 kips of live load. The member is 26 ft. long and pinned at each end. Use A992 (50 ksi)
steel and select a W shape
Solution
• Calculate the factored design load Pu
Pu = 1.2 PD + 1.6 PL = 1.2 x 165 + 1.6 x 535 = 1054 kips
• Select a W shape from the AISC manual Tables
For KyLy = 26 ft. and required strength = 1054 kips
- Select W14 x 145 from page 4-15. It has cPn = 1230 kips
- Select W12 x 170 from page 4-18. It has cPn = 1130 kips
- No W10 will work. See Page 4-21
- W14 x 145 is the lightest.
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• Note that column sections are usually W12 or W14. Usually sections bigger
than W14 are usually not used as columns.
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4.8 DESIGN OF SINGLY SYMMETRIC CROSS-SECTIONS
• So far, we have been talking about doubly symmetric wide-flange (I-shaped) sections and
channel sections. These rolled shapes always fail by flexural buckling.
• Singly symmetric (Tees and double angle) sections fail either by flexural buckling about the axis
of non-symmetry or by flexural-torsional buckling about the axis of symmetry and the
longitudinal axis.
Flexural buckling will occur about the x-axis y
x
Flexural-torsional buckling will occur about the y and z-axis
z
Smaller of the two will govern the design strength
Figure 6(c). Singly symmetric cross-section
• The AISC specification for flexural-torsional buckling is given by Spec. E4. (Page 16.1-34)
Design strength = cP n = 0.90 Ag Fcr (1)
Fcry Fcrz 4 Fcry Fcrz H

Where, Fcr = 2H 1 1 (Fcry Fcrz )2 (2)
Fcry = critical stress for buckling about the y-axis, see Spec. E3. (3)
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GJ
Fcrz = 2 (4)
A ro
Iy
2
= polar radius of gyration about shear center (in.) = yo2 Ix
(5) ro
A
y o2
H=1- 2
(6) ro
yo = distance between shear center and centroid (in.) (7)
• The section properties for calculating the flexural-torsional buckling strength Fcrft are given as
follows:
E
- G=
2 1
Shape Where are the constants?
W, M, S, HP, WT, MT, ST J, Cw are given in the Tables in the manual.
The manual companion CD includes ro and H
for WT, MT, and ST shapes
C J, Cw, ro , H
MC, Angles J, Cw, ro . In addition the manual companion
CD gives values of H for MC and angle
shapes
Double Angles ro , H (J and Cw values are twice that of the
values for single angles).
The manual does not give the values for ro , H for tees. However, they are easy to calculate if x0
and y0 are known. x0 and y0 are the shear center coordinates with respect to the centroid. The
shear center for Tees is located at the web-flange junction.
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• The design tables for WT shapes given in Table 4-7 on page 4-89 to 4-119. These design tables
include the axial compressive strength for flexural buckling about the x axis and flexuraltorsional
buckling about the y and z axis.
EXAMPLE 4.6 Calculate the design compressive strength of a WT12 x 81. The effective length
with respect to x-axis is 25ft. 6in. The effective length with respect to the y-axis is 20 ft. and the
effective length with respect to z-axis is 20ft. A992 steel is used.
Solution
• Step I. Buckling strength about x-axis
K x L 25.5 12 87.43 rx
3.50 2E 229000
Fe (KL/ r)2 (87.43)2 37.44ksi
E 29000
4.71 4.71 113.4
Fy 50
• SinceKL/ r 4.71 E Fy
EquationE3 2applies
Fcr 0.658(F / F ) Fy 0.658(50/37.44)50 28.59ksi
y e
• The design strength for x-axis buckling is Pn = 0.9Ag Fcr = 0.9 x 28.59 x 23.9 = 615 kips
Compare with tabulated design strength for buckling about x-axis in Table 4-7
• Step II. Flexural-torsional buckling about the y and z axes
- Calculate Fcry and Fcrz then calculate Fcr and cPn
ComputeFcry usin gAISCE3.UseAISCE3 4
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2 2
E 29000 Fe 2
2 46.22ksi
KL/ r 78.69
- SinceK y Ly / ry 4.71 E Fy 113.4
Fcry 0.658(Fy / Fe) Fy 31.79ksi
Fcrz AGJg r o2 1120023.9 259..8722 167ksi

x0 0
tf 2.70 1.22/2 2.090in.

y0 y 2
r o2 x02 y02 Ix Iy 0 2.092 293 221 25.87in2

Ag 23.9
-
H 1 x02 y 0.8312
2 02
ro
Fcr Fcry2 HFcrz 1 1
(F4cryFcry FFcrzcrzH)2 30.63ksi
Fcr Ag 0.9 30.63 23.9

658.85ksi ComparewithvaluesinTable4.7
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• Step III. Design strength and check local buckling
E
Flanges: bf/2tf = 13/(2 x 1.22) = 5.33 , which is < r = 0.56 x = 13.5 Fy
E
Stem of Tee: d/tw = 10.9/0.65 = 17.73, which is < r = 0.75 x= 18.06
Fy
Local buckling is not a problem. Design strength = 615 kips. X-axis flexural buckling
governs.
4.9 DESIGN OF DOUBLE ANGLE SECTIONS
• Double-angle sections are very popular as compression members in trusses and bracing members
in frames.
- These sections consist of two angles placed back-to-back and connected together using bolts
or welds.
- You have to make sure that the two single angle sections are connected such that they do not
buckle (individually) between the connections along the length.
- The AISC specification E6.2 requires that Ka/ri of the individual single angles < ¾ of the
governing KL/r of the double angle.
- where, a is the distance between connections and ri is the smallest radius of gyration of the
single angle (see dimensions in Table 1-7 of the AISC Specs.)
• Double-angle sections can fail by flexural buckling about the x-axis or flexural torsional buckling
about the y and z axes.
- For flexural buckling about the x-axis, the moment of inertia Ix-2L of the double angle will be
equal to two times the moment of inertia Ix-L of each single angle.
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- For flexural torsional buckling, there is a slight problem. The double angle section will have
some additional flexibility due to the intermittent connectors. This added flexibility will
depend on the connection parameters.
• According to AISC Specification E6.1, a modified (KL/r)m must be calculated for the double angle
section for buckling about the y-axis to account for this added flexibility
2 2
KL KL
- Intermediate connectors that are snug-tight bolted
m r o ri
r
- Intermediate connectors that are welded or fully tensioned bolted:
a) when α/ri ≤ 40
KL KL
r m r o
b) when α/ri > 40
2 K 2
KLr m KLr o a
i
ri
where, ri = minimum radius of gyration of individual
angle, in.
= distance between connectors, in.
Ki= 0.5 for angles back-to-back
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KL
r o = slenderness ratio of built-up member acting as a unit EXAMPLE 4.7

Calculate the design strength of the compression member 3/8
shown in the figure. Two angles, 5 x 3 x ½ are oriented with the long legs
back-to-back and separated by 3/8 in. The effective length KL is 16 ft.
5x3x_
A36 steel is used. Assume three welded intermediate connectors

0.746 0.746
Solution
Step I. Determine the relevant properties from the AISC manual

Property Single angle Double angle
Ag 3.75 in2 7.5 in2
rx 1.58 in. 1.58 in.
ry 0.824 in. 1.24 in.
rz 0.642 in. -----
J 0.322 in4 0.644 in4
2.51 in.
ro
H 0.646
AISC Manual --- Table 1-15 on pages 1-104 and 1-105
Step II. Calculate the x-axis buckling strength

• KL/rx = 16 x 12 /1.58 = 121.5
KxL 16 12 121.5 rx
1.58
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Fe (KL 2/Er)2 (1212 29000.5)2 19.39ksi
E 29000
4.71 4.71 133.7
Fy 36
• SinceKL/ r 4.71 E Fy
EquationE3 2applies
Fcr 0.658(F / F ) Fy 0.658(36/19.39)36 16.55ksi
y e
• cP n = 0.90 x 16.55 x (2 x 3.75) = 111.71 kips
Step III. Calculate (KL/r)m for y-axis buckling
• (KL/r)0 = KL/ry = 16 x 12/1.24 = 154.8 • Connector spacing = α = 16 x 12 / 4
spaces = 48 in.
Step IV. Calculate flexural torsional buckling strength.

ComputeFcryusin gAISCE3.UseAISCE3 4
2
E 229000 Fe 2
2 11.29ksi
KL/r 159.25
SinceKyLy /ry 4.71 E Fy 134
Fcry 0.877Fe 9.9ksi
Fcrz AGJg ro2 112007.5 22 .510.2322 152.6ksi
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Fcr = 9.67 ksi
• cP n = 0.90 x Fcr x Ag = 0.90 x 9.67 x 7.50 = 65.27 kips
Flexural torsional buckling strength controls. The design strength of the double angle member is
65.27 kips.
Step V. Compare with design strengths in Table 4-9 (page 4-138) of the AISC manual
• cP n for x-axis buckling with unsupported length = 16 ft. = 112 kips
• cP n for y-z axis buckling with unsupported length = 16 ft. = 62.6 kips
These results indicate excellent correlation between the calculations in steps II to IV and the
tabulated values.
Design tables for double angle compression members are given in the AISC manual. See
Tables 4-8, 4-9 and 4-10 on pages 4-122 to 4-160
- In these Tables Fy = 36 ksi
- Back to back distance = 3/8 in.
- Design strength for buckling about x axis
- Design strength for flexural torsional buckling accounting for the modified
slenderness ratio depending on the number of intermediate connectors.
- These design Tables can be used to design compression members as double angle
sections.
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Chapter 5. Design of Beams – Flexure and Shear
5.1 Section force-deformation response & Plastic Moment (Mp)
• A beam is a structural member that is subjected primarily to transverse loads and negligible
axial loads.
• The transverse loads cause internal shear forces and bending moments in the beams as shown
in Figure 1 below.
Figure 1. Internal shear force and bending moment diagrams for transversely loaded beams.
• These internal shear forces and bending moments cause longitudinal axial stresses and shear
stresses in the cross-section as shown in the Figure 2 below.
d/ 2 d/ 2
(Planes remain plane)
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Figure 2. Longitudinal axial stresses caused by internal bending moment.
• Steel material follows a typical stress-strain behavior as shown in Figure 3 below.
Figure 3. Typical steel stress-strain behavior.
• If the steel stress-strain curve is approximated as a bilinear elasto-plastic curve with yield
stress equal to y, then the section Moment - Curvature (M- ) response for monotonically
increasing moment is given by Figure 4.
Curvature,
A: Extreme fiber reaches y B: Extreme fiber reaches 2 y C: Extreme fiber reaches 5 y
D: Extreme fiber reaches 10 y E: Extreme fiber reaches infinite strain
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Figure 4. Section Moment - Curvature (M- ) behavior.
• In Figure 4, My is the moment corresponding to first yield and Mp is the plastic moment
capacity of the cross-section.
- The ratio of Mp to My is called as the shape factor f for the section.
- For a rectangular section, f is equal to 1.5. For a wide-flange section, f is equal to

1.1.
• Calculation of Mp: Cross-section subjected to either + y or - y at the plastic limit. See Figure
5 below.
F y A1 y A2 0
A1 A2 A/2
A
M y y1 y2
2
where,
y1 centroid_of _ A1 y2
centroid_of _ A2
(d) Equations
Figure 5. Plastic centroid and Mp for general cross-section.
• The plastic centroid for a general cross-section corresponds to the axis about which the total
area is equally divided, i.e., A1 = A2 = A/2
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- The plastic centroid is not the same as the elastic centroid or center of gravity
(c.g.) of the cross-section.
- As shown below, the c.g. is defined as the axis about which A1y1 = A2y2.
• For a cross-section with at-least one axis of symmetry, the neutral axis corresponds to the
centroidal axis in the elastic range. However, at Mp, the neutral axis will correspond to the
plastic centroidal axis.
• For a doubly symmetric cross-section, the elastic and the plastic centroid lie at the same
point.
• Mp = y x A/2 x (y1+y2)
• As shown in Figure 5, y1 and y2 are the distance from the plastic centroid to the centroid of
area
A1 and A2, respectively.
• A/2 x (y1+y2) is called Z, the plastic section modulus of the cross-section. Values for Z are
tabulated for various cross-sections in the properties section of the LRFD manual.
• Mp = 0.90 Z Fy - See Spec. F2.1 (Page 16.1-47)
My = Fy S for homogenous cross-sections
= Fyf S for hybrid sections.
where,
Mp = plastic moment
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My = moment corresponding to onset of yielding at the extreme fiber from an elastic stress
distribution
Z = plastic section modulus from the Properties section of the AISC manual.
S = elastic section modulus, also from the Properties section of the AISC manual.
Example 2.1 Determine the elastic section modulus, S, plastic section modulus, Z, yield moment,
My, and the plastic moment Mp, of the cross-section shown below. What is the design moment for
the beam cross-section? Assume 50 ksi steel.
• Ag = 12 x 0.75 + (16 - 0.75 - 1.0) x 0.5 + 15 x 1.0 = 31.125 in2
Af1 = 12 x 0.75 = 9 in2
Af2 = 15 x 1.0 = 15.0 in2
Aw = 0.5 x (16 - 0.75 - 1.0) = 7.125 in2
• distance of elastic centroid from bottom = y
y 6.619 in.
3 2 3 Ix = 12 0.75 /12 + 9.0 9.006 + 0.5
14.25 /12 + 7.125 1.5062 + 15.0
15 6.1192 = 1430 in4 13/12 +
Sx = Ix / (16-6.619) = 152.44 in3
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My-x = Fy Sx = 7622 kip-in. = 635.17 kip-ft.
• distance of plastic centroid from bottom = yp

31.125
15.0 1.0 0.5 (yp 1.0) 15.5625
2
yp 2.125in.
y1=centroid of top half-area about plastic centroid = 10.5746in.
y2=centroid of bottom half-area about plastic centroid =
0.
1.5866
in.
Zx = A/2 x (y1 + y2) = 15.5625 x (10.5746 + 1.5866) = 189.26 in3
Mp-x = Zx Fy = 189.26 x 50 = 9462.93 kip-in. = 788.58 kip-ft.
• Design strength according to AISC Chapter F= bMp= 0.9 x 788.58 = 709.72 kip-ft.
• Reading Assignment – AISC Specification Chapter F.
5.2 Local buckling of beam section – Compact and Non-compact
• Mp, the plastic moment capacity for the steel shape, is calculated by assuming a plastic stress
distribution (+ or - y) over the cross-section.
• The development of a plastic stress distribution over the cross-section can be hindered by two
different length effects:
(1) Local buckling of the individual plates (flanges and webs) of the cross-section before they
develop the compressive yield stress y.
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(2) Lateral-torsional buckling of the unsupported length of the beam / member before the cross-
section develops the plastic moment Mp.
Figure 7. Local buckling of flange due to compressive stress ( )
• The analytical equations for local buckling of steel plates with various edge conditions and the
results from experimental investigations have been used to develop limiting slenderness ratios for
the individual plate elements of the cross-sections.
• See Spec. B4 (Pages 16.1-14 and 16.1-15), Table B4.1b (Page 16.1-17)
• Steel sections are classified as compact, noncompact, or slender depending upon the slenderness (
) ratio of the individual plates of the cross-section.
- Compact section if all elements of cross-section have p
- Non-compact sections if any one element of the cross-section has p r
- Slender section if any element of the cross-section has r
• It is important to note that:
- If p, then the individual plate element can develop and sustain y for large values of
before local buckling occurs.
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- If p r, then the individual plate element can develop y but cannot sustain it
before local buckling occurs.
Figure 8. Stress-strain response of plates subjected to axial compression and local buckling.
• Thus, slender sections cannot develop Mp due to elastic local buckling. Non-compact sections can
develop My but not Mp before local buckling occurs. Only compact sections can develop the plastic
moment Mp.
• All rolled wide-flange shapes are compact with the following exceptions, which are noncompact.
- W40x174, W21x48, W14x99, W14x90, W12x65, W10x12, W8x31, W8x10, W6x15,
W6x9, W6x8.5, M4x6 (made from A992)
• The definition of and the values for p and r for the individual elements of various crosssections are
given in Table B4.1b on page 16.1-17. For example,
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• Note that the slenderness limits ( p and r) and the definition of plate slenderness (b/t) ratio depend
upon the boundary conditions for the plate.
- If the plate is supported along two edges parallel to the direction of compression force, then
it is a stiffened element. For example, the webs of W shapes
- If the plate is supported along only one edge parallel to the direction of the compression
force, then it is an unstiffened element. Ex., the flanges of W shapes.
In CE470 we will try to design all beam sections to be compact from a local buckling
standpoint
5.3 Lateral-Torsional Buckling
• The laterally unsupported length of a beam-member can undergo lateral-torsional buckling due to
the applied flexural loading (bending moment).
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Figure 9. Lateral-torsional buckling of a wide-flange beam subjected to constant moment.
• Lateral-torsional buckling is fundamentally similar to the flexural buckling or flexuraltorsional
buckling of a column subjected to axial loading.
- The similarity is that it is also a bifurcation-buckling type phenomenon.
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- The differences are that lateral-torsional buckling is caused by flexural loading
(M), and the buckling deformations are coupled in the lateral and torsional
directions.
• There is one very important difference. For a column, the axial load causing buckling remains
constant along the length. But, for a beam, usually the lateral-torsional buckling causing bending
moment M(x) varies along the unbraced length.
- The worst situation is for beams subjected to uniform bending moment along the
unbraced length. Why?
5.4.1 Lateral-torsional buckling – Uniform bending moment
• Consider a beam that is simply-supported at the ends and subjected to four-point loading as shown
below. The beam center-span is subjected to uniform bending moment M. Assume that lateral
supports are provided at the load points.
P P
L
b
• Laterally unsupported length = Lb.
• If the laterally unbraced length Lb is less than or equal to a plastic length Lp then lateral torsional
buckling is not a problem and the beam will develop its plastic strength Mp.
• Lp = 1.76 ry x E / Fy - for I members & channels (See Pg. 16.1-48)

• If Lb is greater than Lp then lateral torsional buckling will occur and the moment capacity of the
beam will be reduced below the plastic strength Mp as shown in Figure 10 below.
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Figure 10. Moment capacity (Mn) versus unsupported length (Lb).
• As shown in Figure 10 above, the lateral-torsional buckling moment (Mn = Mcr) is a function of the
laterally unbraced length Lb and can be calculated using the equation:
Mn = Mcr =
where, Mn = moment capacity
Lb = laterally unsupported length.
Mcr = critical lateral-torsional buckling moment.
E = 29000 ksi; G = 11,200 ksi
Iy = moment of inertia about minor or y-axis (in4)
J = torsional constant (in4) from the AISC manual.

Cw = warping constant (in6) from the AISC manual.
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• This equation is valid for ELASTIC lateral torsional buckling only (like the Euler equation). That
is it will work only as long as the cross-section is elastic and no portion of the crosssection has
yielded.
• As soon as any portion of the cross-section reaches the yield stress Fy, the elastic lateral torsional
buckling equation cannot be used.
- Lr is the unbraced length that corresponds to a lateral-torsional buckling moment
Mr = 0.70 Sx Fy.
- Mr will cause yielding of the cross-section due to residual stresses.
• When the unbraced length is less than Lr, then the elastic lateral torsional buckling equation cannot
be used.
• When the unbraced length (Lb) is less than Lr but more than the plastic length Lp, then the lateral-
torsional buckling Mn is given by the equation below:
)
- If Lp Lb Lr, then Mn M p (M p Mr LLbr L L pp
- This is linear interpolation between (Lp, Mp) and (Lr, Mr)
- See Figure 10 again.
5.4.2 Moment Capacity of beams subjected to non-uniform bending moments
• As mentioned previously, the case with uniform bending moment is worst for lateral
torsional buckling.
• For cases with non-uniform bending moment, the lateral torsional buckling moment is
greater than that for the case with uniform moment.
• The AISC specification (Spec. F1 at Page 16.1-46) says that:
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- The lateral torsional buckling moment for non-uniform bending moment case
= Cb x lateral torsional buckling moment for uniform moment case.
• Cb is always greater than 1.0 for non-uniform bending moment.
- Cb is equal to 1.0 for uniform bending moment.
- Sometimes, if you cannot calculate or figure out Cb, then it can be conservatively
assumed as 1.0.
Cb 12.5 Mmax 2.5 Mmax 3 MA 4 MB

3 Mc
where, Mmax = magnitude of maximum bending moment in Lb
MA = magnitude of bending moment at quarter point of Lb
MB = magnitude of bending moment at half point of Lb
MC = magnitude of bending moment at three-quarter point of Lb
The moment capacity Mn for the case of non-uniform bending moment
- Mn = Cb x {Mn for the case of uniform bending moment} Mp
- Important to note that the increased moment capacity for the non-uniform moment case
cannot possibly be more than Mp.
- Therefore, if the calculated values is greater than Mp, then you have to reduce it to Mp
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Figure 11. Moment capacity versus Lb for non-uniform moment case.
5.4 Flexural Deflection of Beams – Serviceability
 Steel beams are designed for the factored design loads. The moment capacity, i.e., the
factored moment strength ( bMn) should be greater than the moment (Mu) caused by
the factored loads.
 A serviceable structure is one that performs satisfactorily, not causing discomfort or
perceptions of unsafety for the occupants or users of the structure.
- For a beam, being serviceable usually means that the deformations, primarily the vertical slag,
or deflection, must be limited.
- The maximum deflection of the designed beam is checked at the service-level loads. The
deflection due to service-level loads must be less than the specified values.
 The AISC Specification gives little guidance other than a statement in Chapter L,
“Serviceability Design Considerations,” that deflections should be checked. Appropriate

limits for deflection can be found from the governing building code for the region.
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 The following values of deflection are typical maximum allowable total (service live
load) deflections.
Plastered floor construction – L/360
Unplastered floor construction – L/240
Unplastered roof construction – L/180
• In the following examples, we will assume that local buckling and lateral-torsional
buckling are not controlling limit states, i.e, the beam section is compact and laterally
supported along the length.
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Example 5.2 Design a simply supported beam subjected to uniformly distributed dead load of
450 lbs./ft. and a uniformly distributed live load of 550 lbs./ft. The dead load does not include
the self-weight of the beam. The length of the beam is 30 ft.
• Step I. Calculate the factored design loads (without self-weight).
wU = 1.2 wD + 1.6 wL = 1.42 kips / ft.
MU = wu L2 / 8 = 1.42 x 302 / 8 = 159.75 kip-ft.
 Step II. Select the lightest section from the AISC Manual design tables.
From page 3-26 of the AISC manual, select W14 x 30 made from 50 ksi steel with bMp =
177.0 kip-ft.
 Step III. Check deflection at service live loads.
= 5 w L4 / (384 E Ix) = 5 x (0.55/12) x (30 x 12)4 / (384 x 29000 x 291)
= 1.18 in. > L/360 (1 in.) - for plastered floor construction
 Step V. Redesign with service-load deflection as design criteria
L /360 = 1.0 in. > 5 w L4/(384 E Ix)
Therefore, Ix > 345.65 in4
Select the section from the moment of inertia selection tables in the AISC manual. See page
3-26 of the AISC manual – select W16 x 31.
W16 x 31 with Ix = 375 in4 and bMp = 203 kip-ft. (50 ksi steel).
Deflection at service load = = 0.922 in. < L/360 - OK!
Note that the serviceability design criteria controlled the design and the section
Example 5.3 Design the beam shown below. The unfactored dead and live loads are shown in the
Figure.
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Step I. Calculate the factored design loads (without self-weight).
wu = 1.2 wD + 1.6 wL = 1.2 x 0.67 + 1.6 x 0.75 = 2.004 kips / ft.
Pu = 1.2 PD + 1.6 PL = 1.2 x 0 + 1.6 x 10 = 16.0 kips
Mu = wU L2 / 8 + PU L / 4 = 225.45 + 120 = 345.45 kip-ft.
 Step II. Select the lightest section from the AISC Manual design tables.
From page 3-25 of the AISC manual, select W21 x 44 made from 50 ksi steel with bMp =
358.0 kip-ft.
Self-weight = wsw = 44 lb./ft.
 Step IV. Check deflection at service live loads.
Service loads
Distributed load = w = 0.75 kips/ft.
Concentrated load = P = L = 10 kips = 10 kips
Deflection due to uniform distributed load = d = 5 w L4 / (384 EI)
Deflection due to concentrated load = c = P L3 / (48 EI)

Therefore, service-load deflection = = d + c
= 5 x 1.464 x 3604 / (384 x 29000 x 12 x 843) + 10 x 3603 / (48 x 29000 x 843)

= 0.56 + 0.3976 = 0.957 in.
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Assuming plastered floor construction, max = L/360 = 360/360 = 1.0 in.
Therefore, < max - OK!
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5.5 Beam Design
Example 5.4
Design the beam shown below. The unfactored uniformly distributed live load is equal to 3
kips/ft. There is no dead load. Lateral support is provided at the end reactions.
wL = 3 kips/ft.
24
ft.
Lateral support / bracing
Step I. Calculate the factored loads assuming a reasonable self-weight.

Assume self-weight = wsw = 100 lbs./ft.
Dead load = wD = 0 + 0.1 = 0.1 kips/ft.
Live load = wL = 3.0 kips/ft.
Ultimate load = wu = 1.2 wD + 1.6 wL = 4.92 kips/ft.
Factored ultimate moment = Mu = wu L2/8 = 354.24 kip-ft.
Step II. Determine unsupported length Lb and Cb
There is only one unsupported span with Lb = 24 ft.
Cb = 1.14 for the parabolic bending moment diagram, See values of Cb shown in Table 3-1 on
page 3-18 of the AISC manual. .
Step III. Select a wide-flange shape
The moment capacity of the selected section bMn > Mu (Note b = 0.9) bMn =
moment capacity = Cb x ( bMn for the case with uniform moment) bMp
- Pages 3-99 to 3-142 in the AISC-LRFD manual, show the plots of bMn-Lb for the case of
uniform bending moment (Cb=1.0)
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- Therefore, in order to select a section, calculate Mu/Cb and use it with Lb to find the first
section with a solid line as shown in class.
- Mu/Cb = 354.24/1.14 = 310.74 kip-ft.
- Select W16 x 67 (50 ksi steel) with bMn =328 kip-ft. for Lb = 24 ft. and Cb =1.0
- For the case with Cb = 1.14, b Mn = 1.14 x 328 = 373.92 kip-ft., which must be bMp = 488
kip-ft.
OK!
• Thus, W16 x 67 made from 50 ksi steel with moment capacity equal to 373 kip-ft. for an
unsupported length of 24 ft. is the designed section.
Step IV. Check for local buckling.
= bf / 2tf = 7.67; Corresponding p = 0.38 (E/Fy)0.5 = 9.152 Therefore,

<p - compact flange
= h/tw = 33.5; Corresponding p = 3.76 (E/Fy)0.5 = 90.5

Therefore, < p - compact web
Compact section. - OK!
• This example demonstrates the method for designing beams and accounting for Cb > 1.0
Example 5.5
Design the beam shown below. The concentrated live loads acting on the beam are shown in the
Figure. The beam is laterally supported at the load and reaction points.
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Step I. Assume a self-weight and determine the factored design loads
Let, wsw = 100 lbs./ft. = 0.1 kips/ft.

PL = 30 kips Pu = 1.6 PL = 48
kips wu = 1.2 x wsw = 0.12
kips/ft.
The reactions and bending moment diagram for the beam are shown below.
Step II. Determine Lb, Cb, Mu, and Mu/Cb for all spans.
Span Lb Cb Mu Mu/Cb
(ft.) (kip-ft.) (kip-ft.)
AB 12 1.67 550.6 329.7
BC 8 550.6 550.6
1.0
(assume)
CD 10 1.67 524.0 313.8
It is important to note that it is possible to have different Lb and Cb values for different laterally
unsupported spans of the same beam.
Step III. Design the beam and check all laterally unsupported spans
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Assume that span BC is the controlling span because it has the largest Mu/Cb although the
corresponding Lb is the smallest.
From the AISC-LRFD manual select W24 x 68
Check the selected section for spans AB, BC, and CD
Span Lb bMn bMn bMp

(ft.) for
.0 Cb Cb limit
for value
C col. 3
b
from x col.
______ 4
AB 12 549 1.67 916.8 664 ft
1.0 kip-
BC 8 633 633
CD 10 591 1.67 986.97

664
kip-ft.
Thus, for span AB, bMn = 664 kip-ft. > Mu - OK!
for span BC, bMn = 633.0 kip-ft. > Mu -OK!
For span CD, bMn = 664 kip-ft. > Mu -OK!
Step IV. Check for local buckling

<p - compact flange
= h/tw = 50; Corresponding p = 3.76 (E/Fy)0.5 = 90.55
Compact section. - OK!
This example demonstrates the method for designing beams with several laterally unsupported
spans with different Lb and Cb values.
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Example 5.6
Design the simply-supported beam shown below. The uniformly distributed dead load is equal to
1 kips/ft. and the uniformly distributed live load is equal to 2 kips/ft. A concentrated live load
equal to 10 kips acts at the mid-span. Lateral supports are provided at the end reactions and at
the mid-span.
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Step I. Assume the self-weight and calculate the factored design loads.
Let, wsw = 100 lbs./ft. = 0.1 kips/ft.

wD = 1+ 0.1 = 1.1 kips/ft.
wL = 2.0 kips/ft. wu = 1.2 wD +
1.6 wL = 4.52 kips/ft.
Pu = 1.6 x 10 = 16.0 kips
The reactions and the bending moment diagram for the factored loads are shown below.
Step II. Calculate Lb and Cb for the laterally unsupported spans. Since
this is a symmetric problem, need to consider only span AB
12.5Mmax
Lb = 12 ft.; Cb 2.5Mmax 3MA 4MB 3Mc
M(x) = 62.24 x – 4.52 x2/2
Therefore,
MA = M(x = 3 ft.) = 166.38 kip-ft. - quarter-point along Lb = 12 ft.
MB = M(x = 6 ft.) = 292.08 kip-ft. - half-point along Lb = 12 ft.

MC = M(x = 9ft.) = 377.1 kip-ft -three-quarter point along Lb= 12 ft.
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Mmax = M(x = 12 ft.) = 421.44 kip-ft. - maximum moment along Lb =12ft.
Therefore, Cb = 1.37
Step III. Design the beam section
Mu = Mmax = 421.44 kip-ft.

Lb = 12.0 ft.; Cb = 1.37
Mu/Cb = 421.44/1.37 = 307.62 kip-ft.
- Select W21 x 48 made from 50 ksi with bMn = 312 kip-ft. for Lb = 12.0 ft. and
Cb =1.0 - For Cb = 1.37, bMn = _427.44 k-ft., but must be ≤ bMp = 398 kft. -
Therefore, for Cb =1.37, bMn = 398 k-ft. < Mu
Step IV. Redesign the section
- Select the next section with greater capacity than W21 x 48
- Select W18 x 55 with bMn = 335 k-ft. for Lb = 12 ft. and Cb = 1.0
For Cb = 1.37, bMn = 335 x 1.37 = 458.95 k-ft. but must be ≤ bMp = 420 k-ft.
Therefore, for Cb = 1.37, bMn = 420 k-ft., which is < Mu (421.44 k-ft), (NOT OK!)
- Select W 21 x 55 with bMn = 376 k-ft. for Lb = 12 ft. and Cb = 1.0
For Cb 1.37, b Mn = 376 x 1.37 = 515.12 k-ft., but must be ≤ bMp = 473 k-ft.
Therefore, for Cb = 1.37, bMn = 473 k-ft, which is > Mu (421.44 k-ft). (OK!)
Step V. Check for local buckling.

<p - compact flange
= h/tw = 49.0; Corresponding p = 3.76 (E/Fy)0.5 = 90.55

Compact section. - OK! This example demonstrates the calculation of Cb and the iterative design
method.
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CHAPTER 6. DESIGN OF MEMBERS FOR COMBINED FORCES
Design of Members for Combined Forces
This chapter addresses members subject to axial force and flexure about one or both axes.
H1 - Doubly and singly symmetric members
H1.1 Subject to flexure and compression
The interaction of flexure and compression in doubly symmetric members and
singly symmetric members for which 0.1 Iyc / Iy 0.9, that are constrained to bend
about a geometric axis (x and/or y) shall be limited by the Equations shown below.
Iyc is the moment of inertia about the y-axis referred to the compression flange.
Pr
0.2 For
Pc
Mrx Mry Pr 8 1.0
Pc 9 Mcx Mcy
Pr
0.2 For
Pc
Pr Mrx Mry 1.0
2Pc Mcx Mcy
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where, x = subscript relating symbol to strong axis
bending y = subscript relating symbol to weak axis
bending
Pr = required axial compressive strength using LRFD load combinations Mr

= required flexural strength using LRFD load combinations
Pc = c Pn = design axial compressive strength according to Chapter E
Mc = b Mn = design flexural strength according to Chapter F. c =
0.90 and b = 0.90
H1.2 Doubly and singly symmetric members in flexure and tension
Use the same equations indicated earlier
But, Pr = required tensile strength
Pc = t Pn = design tensile strength according to Chapter D, Section D2. t
= 0.9
For doubly symmetric members, Cb in Chapter F may be multiplied by
for axial tension that acts concurrently with flexure
• Where, ; α=1(LRFD)
H1.3 Doubly symmetric rolled compact members in single axis flexure and compression
For doubly symmetric rolled compact members with 𝑦 in flexure and
compression with moments primarily about major axis, it is permissible to consider
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two independent limit states separately, namely, (i) in-plane instability, and (ii) out-of-
plane or lateral-torsional buckling.
This is instead of the combined approach of Section H1.1
𝑀𝑟𝑦 , Section H1.1 shall be followed.
For members with ⁄𝑀𝑐𝑦

For the limit state of in-plane instability, Equations H1-1 shall be used with Pc,
Mrx, and Mcx determined in the plane of bending.
For the limit state of out-of-plane/lateral torsional buckling:
where:
𝑃𝑐𝑦= available compressive strength out of plane of bending
𝐶𝑏= lateral torsional buckling modification factor (Section F1)
𝑀𝑐𝑥= available lateral-torsional strength for strong axis flexure (Chapter F, using 𝐶𝑏=1)
Estimating Required Forces – Analysis
• The beam-column interaction equation include both the required axial forces and
moments, and the available capacities.
• The available capacities are based on column and beam strengths, and the P-M
interaction equations try to account for their interactions.
• However, the required Pr and Mr forces are determined from analysis of the
structure.
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This poses a problem, because the analysis SHOULD account for second-order effects.
• 1st order analysis DOES NOT account for second-order effects.
• What is 1st order analysis and what are second-order effects?
EXAMPLE 6.1:
Design the beam column part of a braced frame for the forces shown:
PD=70k, PL=210k Pu=420k
MD=11k-ft, ML=36k-ft Mux_top=70.8k-ft
KL=14ft
MD=14k-ft, ML=41k-ft
Mux_bot=82.4k-ft
For KL=14ft, select a W shape with ΦcPn greater than Pu. (See
Table 4-1).
Select W12x65 with ΦcPn=685k.
𝑃 420
Assume Cb=1, For Lb=14ft, for W12x65 (Table 3-10)

ΦbMnx=345k- ft
Actual value of Cb
𝑏 𝑛𝑥
But ΦbMp=356k-ft <365.7k-ft
𝑏𝑀𝑛𝑥 = 356 𝑘 − 𝑓𝑡
Mux =max(Mux_top, Mux_bot) = 82.4k-ft
AISC Equation H1-1a
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OK. The member design works.
EXAMPLE 6.2: Check the adequacy of a 15ft long A992 W12x65 beam-column. The axial
loads and end moments have been obtained from 2nd order analysis of the gravity loads. The
frame and loading are symmetric. The wind load moments have also been obtained from 2nd order
analysis. For strong axis bending, Kx=1.0.
PD=85k, PL=220k
MD=15k-ft, ML=45k-ft, MW=211.2k-ft
KL=15ft
MD=18k-ft, ML=52kft, MW=211.2k-ft
Case 1: 1.2D+1.6L
PU=454k
Mux_top=90k-ft
1, For W12x65
∅𝑐𝑃𝑛 = 663𝑘
Pu= 454 k
Mux=max(Mux_top, Mux_bot) = 104.8 k-ft
Mux_bot=104.8k-ft
𝑐
𝑛
Assume Cb=1, For Lb=15ft, for W12x65 (Table 3-10)
ΦbMnx=340k-ft Actual value of
Cb :
12 5 104 8
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But ΦbMp=356k-ft <365.7k-ft
𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑏𝑀𝑛𝑥 = 356 𝑘 − 𝑓𝑡
Mux=104.8k-ft
AISC Equation H1-1a
( )
OK.
CASE 2: Considering 1.2 D + 1.0 W + 0.5 L
PU=212k
Mux_top=251.7k-ft
KL=15ft
Mux_bot=258.8k-ft
𝑀𝑢𝑥 = max (Muxtop, Muxbot) = 258.8 𝑘 − 𝑓𝑡

Cb >1.0, but no need to recalculate since Mux is in double curvature.
OK.
PROCEDURE FOR DESIGN OF BEAM COLUMNS:
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Because of too many variables, trial-and-error process.
The procedure is as follows:
• Assume equation H1-1a governs, i.e. :
Where
• If 𝑝(𝑃𝑟) < 0.2, 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛
0.
8
If 𝑝 𝑒𝑛
𝑝(𝑃𝑟) + 𝑏𝑥(𝑀𝑟𝑥) + 𝑏𝑦
• Table 6-1 gives values of p, bx and by for all W shapes. The values of Cb, B1 and
B2 must be calculated independently.
• Select a trial shape from Table 6-1.
• Use (KL)eff to select p, (Lb) to select bx. by is independent of the length. (Assume
weak axis buckling and Cb=1.0)
• Calculate pPr and use applicable interaction equation.
• Evaluate interaction equation.
• If the result is not close to 1.0, then try another shape. By examining terms in the
equation, you will know.
• Continue till the interaction gives 0.9-1.0.
EXAMPLE 6.3:
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PD=54k, PL=147k PU=300k
Mux=100k-ft
KL=Lb=16ft; Cb=1.0
Try a W10 shape. For W10x60;

𝑝 = 1.89 × 10−1;
𝑏𝑥 = 3.51 × 10−3
) = 1.89 × 10−3 × 300 = .57 > 0.2
) + 𝑏𝑥 ) + 𝑏𝑦
3 × 300 + 3.51 × 10 3 × 100) = 0.92 < 1.0 OK.
But is it the best section? Try a lighter section.
For W10x54
𝑝 = 2.12 × 10 ;
𝑏𝑥 = 3.97 × 10
) = 2.12 × 10 3 × 300 = .64 > 0.2
) + 𝑏𝑥 ) + 𝑏𝑦
1 × 300 + 3.97 × 10 3 × 100) = 1.03 > 1.0 No Good.
Use W10x60 section.
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CIEN 3234

ENGR. NHEL ADRIAN B. BARTOLINE

STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN

COURSE SYLLABUS AND OUTLINE

acting on the 3D structure.

bending moments in all the members of the 2D frames

Chapter 2: Designing tension members

(1) Calculate the gross yield strength of a tension member

(3) Calculate the effective net area of the tension members

(4) Calculate the block shear rupture strength of a tension member

(5) Design the tension member using the AISC-LRFD manual

Chapter 3a: Designing bolted connections

In this section, the students learn:

spacing requirements for bolted connection

fully tensioned bolted connection

(5) To design a slip-critical bolted splice connection for a tension member.

Chapter 3b: Designing welded connections

In this section, the students learn:

(1) Different types of welding procedures, welds, and welded connection

weld size, etc.

Chapter 4: Designing compression member or columns

In this section, the students learn:

(3) To design a compression member using the AISC manual

using the alignment chart method

Chapter 5a: Designing beams for flexural yielding

In this section, the students learn:

(1) The behavior of a laterally supported beams subjected to flexural loading

plastic section modulus.

(3) To calculate the design strength of a laterally supported beam

Chapter 5b: Designing beams for lateral torsional buckling

In this section, the students learn:

through the use of Cb and the AISC manual.

Chapter 6: Designing beam-columns for combined axial and flexural forces

In this section, the students learn:

members. The effects of slenderness and moment diagram on beam-column strength.

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

1.1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION

Structural design is a systematic and iterative process that involves:

1) Identification of intended use and occupancy of a structure – by owner

1.2 STRUCTURAL DESIGN

1.3 STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK

Figure 2. Structural elevation of frame A-A

Figure 3. Structural elevation of frame B-B

• The building has a roof truss, which is shown in Figures 2 and 3.

1.4 STRUCTURAL MEMBERS

• Tension member –subjected to tensile axial force only

• Column or compression member –subjected to compressive axial force only

• Tension/Compression member –subjected to tensile/compressive axial forces

For practice, let us categorize the member shown in Figures 2 and 3.

Figure 2. Structural elevation of frame A-A

Figure 3. Structural elevation of frame B-B

Figure 5. Bracing connection and Simple Shear Connection at G in Frame A-A.

Figure 6. All-bolted double angle shear connection.

Figure 7. Directly welded flange fully restrained moment connection.