Shear end plate connection (beam-to-girder web)
References
American Institute of Steel Construction. 2023. Companion to the AISC Steel Construction Manual Volume 1: Design Examples Version 16.0. Example II.A-11A, p. IIA-122.
Details
From the reference:
Verify the available strength of an end-plate connection for an ASTM A992/A992M W18×50 beam, as shown in Figure II.A-11B-1, to support the following beam end reactions: Vu = 75 kips, Nu = 60 kips. Use 70-ksi electrodes and ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 plate. Bolts are 7/8” Group 120, thread condition N, standard holes. Refer to the figure in the reference for additional details.
Results
| Capacity | RAM Connection | Reference | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shear strength of bolted connection (kip) | 240.43 | 241 | < 1% |
| Bolt shear and tension interaction – prying action (kip) | 83.27 | 83.6 | < 1% |
| Shear strength of plate - yielding (kip) | 435 | 435 | < 1% |
| Shear strength of plate - rupture (kip) | 277.87 | 278 | < 1% |
| Block shear rupture strength of plate (kip) | 304.69 | 306 | < 1% |
| Shear strength of beam – yielding (kip) | 191.7 | 192 | < 1% |