All bolted double angle connection

References

American Institute of Steel Construction. 2023. Companion to the AISC Steel Construction Manual Volume 1: Design Examples Version 16.0. Example II.A-1A, p. IIA-2.

Details

From the reference:

Verify the available strength of an all-bolted double-angle shear connection between an ASTM A992/A992M W36×231 beam and an ASTM A992/A992M W14×90 column flange, as shown in Figure II.A-1A-1, supporting the following beam end reactions: RD = 37.5 kip, RL = 113 kips. Use ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 angles. Bolts are ¾” Group 120, thread condition N, standard holes. Angles are 2L5x3-1/2x5/16 SLBB. Refer to the figure in the reference for additional details.

Results

Capacity RAM Connection Reference Difference
Available shear transfer strength at the bolt holes at beam web (kip) 281.51 282 < 1%
Available shear transfer strength at the bolt holes at column flange (kip) 281.51 282 < 1%
Shear strength of angles - yielding (kip) 441.33 441 < 1%
Shear strength of angles - rupture (kip) 302.12 302 < 1%
Block shear rupture of angles (kip) 315.86 315 < 1%