All bolted single plate shear splice

References

American Institute of Steel Construction. 2023. Companion to the AISC Steel Construction Manual Volume 1: Design Examples Version 16.0. Example II.A-20, p. IIA-230.

Details

From the reference:

Verify that the all-bolted single-plate shear splice between two ASTM A992/A992M beams, as shown in Figure II.A20-1, is adequate to support the following beam end reactions: RD = 10 kips, RL = 30 kips. Use 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
Flexural yielding of the plate (kip) 243 243.2 < 1%
Flexural rupture of the plate (kip) 175.5 175.6 < 1%
Shear strength of plate - yielding (kip) 135 135 < 1%
Shear strength of plate - rupture (kip) 87.75 87.8 < 1%
Block shear rupture strength of plate (kip) 95.06 95.2 < 1%
Bolt shear strength (kip) 74.61 74.6 < 1%