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CHAPTER 12
Bolted Connections
12.15 PROBLEMS FOR SOLUTION
For each of the problems listed, the following information is to be used, unless otherwise indi-
cated (a) AISC Specification; (b) standard-size hele; (¢) members have clean mill-scale surfaces
(Class A); (d) F, = 36ksi and F,, = S8ksi unless otherwise noted, (¢) deformation at service
loads isa design consideration. Do not consider block she:
ss specifically requested.
12-1 0 12-5. Determine the LRFD design tensile strength and the ASD allowable tensile strength
12:3.
12-4.
12-5.
for the member shown, assuming a bearing-type connection.
PLAX 16
me
3in
FIGURE P12-11 t0 12-13
12-11, A325 -in bolts, threads excluded from shear plane. (Ans. 10 both LRFD and ASD)
1212, Fy = 50 ksi, Fy = 70 ksi, Fin A325 bolts, threads excluded from shear plane.
12:13, A490 L-in bolts, threads not excluded from shear plane. (Ans. 6 both LRFD and
ASD)
12-14 1012-16, How many bolts are required (LRED and ASD) for the bearing-type connection
shown if Pp = 120k and Py, = 150k?
pda PLs
pa
PR
[2inj in| in
FIGURE P12-14 to 12-1612-14. A325 Lin bolts, threads excluded from shear planes
12-15. A490 Sin bolts, threads not excluded from shear planes. (Ans, 9 or 10 both LRFD
and ASD)
12-16. A325 1-in bolts. threads not excluded from shear planes,
12-17. The truss member shown in the accompanying illustration consists of two.
C12 25s (A36 steel) connected to a L-in gusset plate. How many }-in A325
bolts (threads excluded from shear plane) are required to develop the full design
tensile capacity of the member if it is used asa bearing-type connection? Assume
U = 085. Use both LRED and ASD methods. (Ans. 8 both LRFD and ASD)
2 in| 3in | 3 in |2 in|
FIGURE P12-17
12-18, Repeat Prob. 12-17, using }-in A490 bolts (threads excluded).
12-19. Rework Prob. 12-17, if pin A490 bolts are used (threads not excluded)
F, = SOksi and F, = 65 ksi, (Ans 9 both LRFD and ASD)
12-20. For the connection shown in the zecompanying illustration, P, = 360k and
P,, = 260k. Determine by LRED and ASD the number of 1-in A325 bolts required
for abearing-type connection, using A36 stcol. Threadsare excluded from shear plane.
3
pst x16 PLst x 16
aPor eh,
Por Py
2 Porth,
Por P, .
Te Ford hy,
2in in 2in
FIGURE P12-20
12-21. Rework Prob. 12-20, using, qin A490 bolts (threads not excluded trom shear
plane). (Ans. 12 LRFD and 13 or 14 ASD)
12-22, How many $-in A490 bolts (threads excluded from shear planes) in a bearing-type
connection are required to develop the design tensile strength of the member shown?
Assume that A36 steel is used and that there are two lines of bolts in each flange
(at least three in a line 4 in o.c.). LRFD and ASD. Do not consider block shear.PLEX 12
WIB8 x 65
~ WH ae
£
z
+p
Pa
7
FIGURE P1222 PLYX127 2in “2in
12-23. For the beam shown in the accompanying illustration, what is the required spac-
ing of }-in A490 bolts (threads not excluded from shear plane) in a bearing-type
~ Wad 2 Od
FIGURE P12-23 1x 12PL.
connection at a section where the external shear Vp = 80k and V, = 160k?
LRED and ASD. Assume L, = 1.50 in. (Ans. 8 in both LRFD and ASD)
12-24. The cover-plated section shown in the accompanying illustration is used to support
auniformload wp = 10 ki/ft (includes beam weight effect and wy = 12.5 ki/ft for
an 24-ft simple span). If Z-in A325 bolts (threads excluded) are used in 2 bearing-
type connection, work out a spacing diagram for the entire span, for LRD only.
a
3x 16 PL.
2x 16PL
FIGURE P12-2412-25,
12-26.
For the section shown in the accompanying illustration, determine, for ASD onl
the required spacing of j-in A490 bolts (threads excluded) for a bearing-type con
nection if the member consists of A572 grade 60steel (F, = 75 ksi).Vpy = 100k
and V), = 140 k. Assume Class A surfaces and L = 1.0 in (Ans. 6 in both)
——,——_—, +
- PL x a8
| astin
a astin “?
c p2in |
7 t
iss x4 x4
(Ghor legs back to back)
FIGURE P12-25
For an external shear V, of 600 k, determine by LRED the spacing required for
Lin A325 web bolts (threads excluded) in a bearing-type connection for the built-
up section shown in the accompanying illustration, Assume that /; = 1.5 in and
A36 steel.
198 x 8 x
t
zing
PLE x 54~
Note-tote re mat A
staggered.
FIGURE P122612-27. Determine the design strength P, and the allowable strength P, for the con-
nection shown if j-in A325 bolts (threads excluded) are used in a slip-critical
connection with a factor for fillers. hy = 1.0. Assume A36 stcel and Class B fay-
ing surface and standard size holes. (Ans. 132.2 k, 88.1 k)
PLEx 10
z 1
N in PLA
Por Py = 1
i > Por P,
To
Por P,
FIGURE P12-27
12-28 to 12-33.
12.28,
12.28,
12.30.
1231
12-32,
1233
12-34 and 12-36.
12.34.
12.38
12.36,
iin
Repeat these problems, using the loads given and determine the number of bolts
required for a slip-critical connection. Assume Class A surfaces, standard-size
holes, iy = 1.00, and f, values of 1.50 in, UNO,
Prob. 12-6. Pp = 100k, Pp = 150k
Prob. 12-11. Pp = 50k, P: = 100k (Ans 24 both LRFD, ASD)
Prob. 12-13. Pp = 75k, P, = 160k
Prob. 12-14. Py ~ 120k, P, ~ 150k (Ans 16 both LRFD, ASD)
Prob. 12-16. Pp = 40k, P; = 100k
Prob. 12-20. (Ans 11 LRED, 12 ASD)
Using the bearing-type connection from each problem given, determine the num-
ber of L-in A490 bolts required, by LRED and ASD, for aslip-critical connection.
Assume long-stowed holes in the direction of the load, Class A faying surfaces,
hy = 1.00, and t, = 1.25 in.
Prob. 12-12.
Prob, 12-15. (Ans 11 or 12 LRED, 12 ASD)
Determine the desiga tensile strength ?, and the allowable tensile strength P,
‘of the connection shown if eight 3-in A325 bearing-type bolts (threads excluded
from shear plane) are used in each flange. Include block shear in your calcu-
lations. A36 steel is used.12.37.
Py, a Fo oo
ooao
—
2
pax \ aap
By tan
™ HAP
Ly
»
P, oe )
Ha
z Ly
\
pax
FIGURE P12-36
50 ksi and
Repeat Prob. 12-36, using }-in A490 bearing-type bolts. F,
Fy = 65 ksi (Ans. 604.8 k, 403.2 k)CHAPTER 13
Eccentrically Loaded Bolted
Connections and Historical
Notes on Rivets
13.9 PROBLEMS FOR SOLUTION
For each of the problems listed, te following information is 10 be used, unless otherwise indicated:
(4) A36 siel;() standard-size holes; (c) threads of bolts excluded from shear plane
13-1 10 13-7, Determine the resulnt load on the most stressed bolt inthe eccentrically loaded con
nections shown, using the elastic method.
13-1. (Ans 25258)
rp.
o 9
|
9]
at
FIGURE P13-1
13-2.
*|
ot
o
3
ne
3
3
f
3in « Ld stin
FIGURE P13-213-3. (Ans. 16.49 k)
“1 = 20K
3-in PL
FIGURE P13-313-4,
P, = 140k
£ 3in
O° O° tf
in
o. 0°
6in
o. 0
6in
° ° +
3in
FIGURE P13-4
13-5. (Ans. 21.87 k)
Py = 120k
<
oO
fe}
°
+
°
°°
°
*
oo °O
-
+
E
oo 0
| Bin | 3 in
FIGURE P13-5FIGURE P13-613-7. (Ans 33.75 &)
P,= 50k
fr 6insje 6 in ++ Gin
FIGURE P13-7
13-8. Repeat Prob. 13-2, using the reduced eccentricity method given in Section 13.1.2
13.9, Using the clastic method, determine the LRFD design strength and the ASD allow.
able strength of the bearing-type connection shown. The bolts are 3/4 in A325 and
are in single shear and bearing on 5/8 in. The holes are standard sizes and the bolt
threads are excluded from the shear plane,(Ans 58.0 k LRFD, 38.7 k ASD)o 0°
6in
+, 0 0
ate
i
a)
FIGURE P13-9
13-10. Using the elastic method, determine the ASD allowable strength 7,/ and the
LRFD design strength, #P, for the slip-critical connection shown. The 7/8-in A325
poits are in “double shear.” All plates are 1/2-in thick. Surfaces are Class A. Holes
are standard sizes and hy = 1f
3in
+, oo 0
3
fy ao 0 0
Sin
oo°o
3in
t
Zin} 3 3 in,
FIGURE P13-10
13-11, Repeat Prob. 13-9, using the ultimate strength tables entitled “Coefficients C for
Eccentrically Loaded Bolt Groups” in Part 7 of the AISC Manual. (Ans. 73.6 k)
13-12. Repeat Prob. 13-10, using the ultimate strength tables entitled “Coefficients C for
Eccentrically Loaded Bolt Groups” in Part 7 of the AISC Manual.
13-13. Is the bearing-type connection shown in the accompanying illustration sufficient
to resist the 200 k load that passes through the center of gravity of the bolt
group, according to the LRFD and ASD specifications? (Ans. 6F'y = 54.7 ksi,
Fi,/ = 37.8 ksi. Therefore connection is satisfactory.)13-14,
13.45.
P,= 20k or P, = 125k
Eight2 in 32s
td
FIGURE P13-13
Repeat Prob. 13-13 if slip-critical bolts for the required strength level are used and
if surfaces are Class A, iy = 1.00 and standard size holes are used.
Ifthe load shown in the accompanying bearing-type illustration passes through the
center of gravity of the bolt group, how large can it be, according to both the LRFD
and ASD specifications? Bolt throads are excluded from the shear planes. (Ans
148.7 k LRFD, 99.2 k ASD)13-16,
13-17 to 13-24,
13-17.
Por Pe
|
|
FIGURE P13-15
Repeat Prob. 13-15 if bolts ure A325.
Solve these problems by both the LRFD and ASD methods
Determine the number of 3/4-in A325 bolts required in the angles and in the flange
of the W shape shown in the accompanying illustration if a bearing-type (snug-tight)
connection is used. Use 50 ksi steel, F, = 65 ksi, L = 1.0 in, Deformation around
the bolt holes is a design consideration. (Ans. 4 in angle, both LRFD & ASD; 8 in
W section, both LRFD & ASD)P, = 165k or P, = 115 k
aissx3xd WIS 65
im
TH
4
2 vertical rows
of bolts
FIGURE P13-17
13-18, Determine the design strength 6P, and the allowable strength 7/0 of the con-
nection shown if 3/4-in A502, Grade 1 rivets and A36 steel are used. Assume
F, = 25 ksi and threads excluded from shear planes.1b in 3in
for 1
oO |
Poth 5 ~ por,
LO ¢ |
PLs} x 14
La f a P,
P<
FIGURE P13-18
13-19. The truss tension member shown consists of a single-angle 5 X 3 x 5/16 ands con-
nected to a 1/2-in gusset plate with five 7/8-in A502, Grade 1 rivets Determine #P,
and P,/0 if Vis assumed to equal 0.9. Neglect block shear. Steel is A36. F,, = 25 ksi,
(Ans, 36.2 k, 37.5 k)FIGURE P13-19
13.20. How many 7/8-in A502, Grade 1 rivets are needed to carry the load shown in the
accompanying illustration if F, = 25 ksi?
t L > Py 185k, P, = 125k
Na
SPL.
FIGURE P13-20
13-21. Repeat Prob. 13-20 if A307 bolts are used. (Ans 22 LRFD; 22 ASD)
13-22. How many A502, Grade 1 rivets with 1-in diameters need to be used for the butt
joint shown? Pp = 60k, Py, = 80K.
PL 5
Pa gy Pa f via
TIT 1 {
ae Se Por,
I
Peon he I
be fin [ain
—1fin —/
FIGURE P13-22
13-23, For the connection shown in the accompanying illustration, P, = 475 and
P, = 320k, determine the number of 7/8-in A502, Grade 2 rivets required
Fy = 25 ksi (Ans 22 LRFD; 22 ASD)PLsd x16 PLs 15% 16
Pu op Pa
sors Po Ps
Po op Pa TT
3 Ce Po Pe
Pa op Pa pal
33
FIGURE P13-23
13-24, For the A36 beam shown in the accompanying illustration, what is the required
spacing of 7/¥-in A30/ bolts if V, = 140K and V, = 100k? Assume that
F, = 2S ksi, L, = 1.50in.
PL3x 12 ear)
OO0000
PLUX12
FIGURE P13-2414.21
14-2.
143.
144.
1455,
14-6.
PROBLEMS FOR SOLUTION
Unless otherwise noted, A36 steel isto be used for all problents.
A in fillet weld, SMAW process. is used to connect the members shown in the accom.
panying illustration, Determine the LRFD design load and the ASD allowable load that ean
be applied to this connection, including the plates, using the AISC Specification and £70
clectrodes. (Ans. 97.2 k, 64.7 k)
14-4
}— iin >|
FIGURE P14-1
Repeat Prob. 14-1 if the weld lengths are 24 in.
Rework Prob. 14-1 if AS72 grade 65 stzel and B80 electrodes are used.
(Ans, 127.3 k, 848k)
Determine the LRFD design strength and the ASD allowable strength of the 5/16-in fillet
‘welds shown, if E70 electrodes are used.
.
Z
7
| Se
Sp
D7 a
sn
rcure pia
(a) Repeat Prob. 14-4 if 1/4-in welds are used and if @ = 45°. (Ans, 115.6 k, LRFD;
92.3 k, ASD)
(b) Repeat part (a) if @ = 15°. (Ans. 95.0 k, LRFD; 63.3 k, ASD)
Using both the LRFD and ASD methods, design maximum:size SMAW fillet welds for the
plates shown, if Pp = 40k, P, = 60 k and E70 electrodes are used.PLE x12
PLEx8.
FIGURE P14-6
14-7, Repeat Prob. 14-6 i
148, Calculate #R, for Prob. 14-6, using in side welds 8 in long and a vertical end
in welds are used. (Ans. 10.5 in, 11 in)
weld at the end of the
electrodes.
8 plate, Also use A572 grade 65 steel and E80
14-9. Rework Prob. 14-8, using} in side welds 10 in long and welds at the end of the} x 8 PL and
E70 electrodes. (Ans. 161.5 k, 107.6 k)
14-40. The 5/8 X 8in PL shown in the accompanying illustration is to be connected to a
R,
gusset plate with 1/4-in SMAW fillet welds. Determine $R,, and > of the bar
if E70 electrodes are used.
Gussetplate (2 in)
om 4in
FIGURE P14-10144i.
14-12.
14-13.
1444.
14-15,
14-16.
14-17.
Design by LRFD and ASD maximum size side SMAW fillet welds required to develop
the loads Py = 70k and P, = 60k for an L6 X 4 X 1/2, using E70 electrodes and 50 ksi
steel. The member is connected on the sides of the 6-in leg and is subject to alternating,
loads. (Ans. Ly = 12.3 in, Ly = 6.5in (LRFD); Ly = 13.5 in, Zz = 7.0 in (ASD)
Rework Prob. 14-11, using side welds and a weld at the end of the angle.
Rework Prob. 14-11, using E80 electrodes. (Ans. 1) = 11 in, Zz = 5.5 in (LRFD); Li-
12in, Ly = 6 in (ASD))
One leg of an 8 8 X 3/4 angle is to be connected with side welds and a weld at the end
of the angle to a plate behind, to develop the loads P,, = 170k and P;, = 200k. Balance
the fillet welds around the center of gravity of the angle. Using LRED and ASD methods,
determine weld lengths if £70 electrodes and maximum weld size is used.
Itis desired to design 5/16-in SMAW fillet welds necessary to connect a C10 x 30 made from
‘A6 steel to a 38in gusset plate. End, side, and slot welds may be used to develop the loads
Pp = 80k and P;, = 120k. Use both ASD and LRED procedures. No welding is permitted
‘on the back of the channel. Use E70 electrodes [tis assumed that, uc to space limitations, the
channel can lap over the gusset plate by a maximum of 8 in. (Ans. | x 4in slot
1541
LRFD, > x 44
RFD, {¢ < 47 in slot ASD).
Rework Prob, 14-15, using A572 grade 60 steel, F80 electrodes, and 5/16-in fillet welds,
‘Using the elastic method, determine the maximum force per inch to be resisted by the fil-
let weld shown in the accompanying illustration. (Ans. 11.77 kin)
wk
foe
Win
a
FIGURE P141714-18. Using the elastic method, determine the maximum force to be resisted per inch by the fil-
let weld shown in the accompanying illustration.
75k
fete ton 4
12 x25
FIGURE P14-18
14.19. Using the elastic method, rework Prob. 14-18 if welds are used on the top and bottom of
the channel in addition to those shown in the figure. (Ans. 5.88 klin)14-20. Using the elastic method, determine the maximum farce per inch to be resisted by the fil-
14.21
14.22.
14.23,
let welds shown in the accompanying illustration
36k
fesionfesie-|
)
| |
SEN
FIGURE P1420
Determine the maximum eccentric loads 6, that can be applied to the connection shown
in the accompanying illustration if 1/4-in SMAW fillet welds are used. Assume plate
thickness ig 1/2 in and use E70 electrodes. (a) Use elastic method. (b) Use AISC tables and
the ultimate strength method. (Ans. (a) 27.0 k, (b) 62.4 k)
FIGURE P14.21
Rework Prob. 14-21 if 5/16-in fillet welds are used and the vertical weld is 8 in high.
Using the LRFD method and B70 electrodes, determine the fillet weld size required for the
connection of Prob. 14-17 if Pp = 10k, P; = 10k. and the height of the weld is 12 in. (a)
Use elastic method. (b) Use ATSC tables and the ultimate strength method.
(Ans. (a) 7/16 in, (b) 1/4 in)14-24, Repeat part (a) of Prob. 14-23, using the ASD method,
14-25. Using E70 electrodes and the SMAW process, determine the LRFD fillet weld size required
for the bracket shown in the accompanying illustration, (a) Use elastic method. (b) Use
AISC tables and the ultimate sirength method.
(Ans. (a) ¥8 in, (b) 1/4 in)
P,=20k
[6 in +— Bin ‘|
- tT ~
6in |
I }
se ee}
|
FIGURE 14-25
14-26. Rework Prob. 14-25 ifthe load is increased from 20 t0 25 k and the horizontal weld lengths
are increased from 6 to 8 in,
14.27. Rework Prob, 14-25, using ASD with P, = 11 k. (Ans. (a) 5/16 in, (b) 3/16 in)
14-28, Using LRED only, determine the fillet weld size required for the connection shown in the
‘accompanying illustration, E70. (a) Use elastic method, (bh) Use AISC tables and the ult
mate strength method.
FIGURE P14-2814.29. Using the ASD method only, determine the SMAW fillet weld size required for the con-
nection shown in the accompanying illustration. E70, What angle thickness should be used?
(a) Use elastic method. (b} Use AISC tables and the ultimate strength method. (Ans. (a)
3/16 in, (b) 1/8 in)
f= 03400 in
Q | 2Ls3x3x0
FIGURE P14-29
14.30. Assuming that the LRFD method is to be used, determine the fillet weld size required for
the connection shown in the accompanying illustration. Use E70 electrodes and the elastic
method,
Pen 25k
Sin
FIGURE P14-3014.31, Determine the fillet weld size required by thc ASD method for the connection shown in
the accompanying illustration. E70, The SMAW process is to be used. (a) Use the elastic
method. (b) Use ASD tables and the ultimate strength method. (Ans. (a) 3/8in,
(b) 3/16 in)
;~e =a
L wis x 82
{ee
I
a I waxed
}-8in. 10 in. :
FIGURE P14-31
14-32, Determine the value of the loads 6P,, und P,/O that can be applied to the connection
shown in the accompanying illustration if 3/8in fillet welds are used, E70, SAW. Use the elas-
tic method.
FIGURE P14-3214-33. Using LRFD and ASD, determine the length of 1/4-in SMAW E10 fillet welds 12 in on
center required to connect the cover plates for the section shown in the accompanying
illustration at a point where the external shear V, is 80k and V, = 55k. E70. (Ans. 2.5 in
both LRFD & ASD )
LPLdx i
Le wai x2
——
PLEX 12
FIGURE P14-33,
14.34. The welded girder shown in the accompanying illustration has an external shear Vp = 300 k
and V;, = 350k ata particular scetion. Determine the fillet weld size required to fasten the
plates to the web if the SMAW process is used. E70. Use LRFD and ASD.
, PLIX 16
Web} x 48,
YPLI X16
FIGURE P14-34
14-35. (a) Using both LRED and ASD procedures and assuming the A36 plates in Fig, 14.29 are
12 in wide and 1/2 in thick, determine their design tensile strength and their ASD allowable
strength if. full-penetration groove weld is used. Use E70 electodes,
(b) Repeat if a 5/16-in partial-penetration groove weld is used on one side.
(Ans. (a) 1944 k (LRED); 129.3 k (ASD), (b) 75.6 k (LRFD);50.3 k (ASD)
14-36, (a) If full-penetration groove welds formed with E70 electrodes are used to splice together
the two halves of a W24 117, determine the shear strength capacity of the splice using
‘both the LRFD and ASD procedures Use SMAW weld process, F, = 50 ksi, F, = 65 ksi
(b) Repeat part (a) if two vertical partial-penetration groove welds (45° Bevel) with 1/4 in
throat thickness are used.
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