Tubular Truss – Joint A – Gapped K Connection
HSS Design Manual - Example 4-1.4
References
Ericksen, Jason, et. al HSS Design Manual, Volume 4:Truss & Bracing Connections. Glenview, IL: Steel Tube Institute, 2017.Details
From the reference:
Full Truss Design Example – Rectangular Members. For Joint A the branch forces are resisted completely by other members on the same side of the chord; therefore this is a pure K connection.
Refer to the figure in the reference for additional details.
Results
| Parameter | RAM Connection | Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chord wall plastification capacity (kips) | 227.39 | 227 | None |
| Shear yielding (punching) capacity (kips) | 379.38 | 379 | None |
| Shear of chord sidewall capacity (kips) | 196.89 | 197 | None |
| Weld design intermediate result – le (in) | 25.16 | 25.16 | None |