Tubular Truss – Overlapped K Connection Example – Round Members
HSS Design Manual - Example 4-1.6B
References
Ericksen, Jason, et. al HSS Design Manual, Volume 4:Truss & Bracing Connections. Glenview, IL: Steel Tube Institute, 2017.Details
From the reference:
Overlapped K Connection Examples. Provide an overlap of lov = 4" – overlap equals a negative gap. The overlap length is measured along the connecting face of the chord beneath the two branches. Projected length of the overlapping branch on the chord: lp = Dbi/sinꝊi = 4/sin55 = 4.88".
Refer to the figure in the reference for additional details.
Results
| Parameter | RAM Connection | Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chord wall plastification (kips) | 128.28 | 128 | None |