Compression Members – Lacing and Battening

Problem 1) Design economical built up column to carry 1100 KN

using two channels back to back. The length of column is 5 = 9312.6 , = 394.6 ;

mt. with both ends are held in position and only one end is = 137.2 mm , = 28.2 mm

restrained against rotation. Design a suitable Lacing system

? Take

Answer : Given ;
a) Length of member (clear) = 5.00 mt = 5.00 mm
Given case is One End Fix And Other Is Hinge (case 02)
= KL = 0.8 5 = 4.00 mm
……………........................................... IS 800-2007; pg. 45
Let. 𝛌 (slenderness ratio) = 70
For =250; = 152

……………........................................... IS 800-2007; pg. 42

Area Reqd. For the strut ( = = 7236.84

Area of Each angle = = 3618.42

Refer the steel table and select rolled steel channel ISLC 350
@ 38.8

For this channel ; A = 4947 ; width (b) = 100 mm ;

= 12.5 mm ; = 7.4 mm; = 24.1 mm Step i) Actual L.C.C. Provided :

; guage distance ( ) = g = 60 mm ;

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Step ii) Design Of Lacing :

Let us provide single lacing system with bolted connection.
Inclination of lacing with vertical is 40 and 70
……………......................................cl 7.6.4 ; IS 800-2007; pg. 50
Let it be =

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tan = = = = = 447 mm
Step iii) Check for thickness as per IS 800-2007:
Spacing ( c ) = 684 mm
i) t = = 11.175 say 12 mm (Single lacing)
Step iii) Check for spacing as per IS 800-2007:
i) t (Double lacing) ; Safe
( )=( )= 24.25 ……………......................................cl 7.6.3 ; IS 800-2007; pg. 50
i) 50 and Step iv) Check for width of lacing as per IS 800-2007:

i) 0.7 = 0.7 x 30 = 21 ; Not safe = 3

……………......................................cl 7.6.5 ; IS 800-2007; pg. 50 ……………......................................cl 7.6.2 ; IS 800-2007; pg. 50

Let us provide 20 mm bolt of grade 4.6
Revise spacing ; ( )=( )= 21
= 3 = 3 x 20 = 60 mm
= 28.2 x 21 = 592 mm and Step v) Load / Force calculation as per IS 800-2007:

( )=( )= 50 a) Transverse shear (v) = 2.5 % of Axial Load

= ) x 1100 = 27.5 KN

b) Transverse shear In each lacing ;

By mistake , I have taken = 576.70 mm in following Equating X = Y
calculations, you take 1000 mm 2 T Sin 50 = 27.5……………………….....................Refer Fig.
tan = = = = 1.185

Angle of Inclination ( ) = (1.185) = 50

length of lacing ; Z =

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Here ; 54.0 KN > 17.94 KN ; Safe

T= )x ) = 17.94 KN
Step v) Check For L.C.C. Of lacing bar : b) In Tension ;
Properties ; b = 60 mm ; t = 12 mm ; Z = 447 mm i) Yielding Consideration : = 1/ ɣ
a) In Compression ; ……………………………………………IS 800-2007; cl. 6.2 ; pg. 32
Where, = Gross Area Of bar S/c = ( 60 × 12) = 720
Yield Stress Of the bar = 250
We have ; = = = = = 3.46 mm
ɣ = Partial Safety Factor for failure by Yielding = 1.10
…………………………………………IS 800-2007 ; Table 5 ; pg. 30
= = = = 129.19
163.636 KN > 17.94 KN ; Safe

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ii) Rupture Consideration : = 1/ ɣ = No. of shear planes with threads intercepting shear planes.

……………………………………… IS 800-2007; cl. 6.3.1 ; pg. 32 = 2 (one bolt is passing from two lacing bars)
= Net shear area of bolts at threads
ɣ = Partial Safety Factor for failure by Rupture = 1.25
………………………………………..IS 800-2007 ; Table 5 ; pg. 30 × ×
= Net effective area of the member = ((b) – ( n do )) × t
× × = 251.32
Where , n = no. of Bolt Holes in weakest s/c = 1 = 92.865 KN

Dia. Of Bolt Hole = = + 2 = 20 + 2 = 22 mm Since ; Compressive strength < <

Design strength of lacing bar = 54.04 KN
= (60 - 22) × 12 = 456
No. Of Bolts Required =
Ultimate stress of laced bar material = 410

= = 0.33 say 01 No.

134.61 KN

Design strength of bar in tension = 134.61 KN

c) Design Strength of bar in Shear ;

= { 1/ ɣ [ }

……………………………………………IS 800-2007; cl. 10.3.3 ; pg. 75

Ultimate stress for bolt material = 400

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Thickness of End Batten = x (S + 2g) ………………………………………… IS 800-2007; cl. 7.7.2.3 ; pg. 51

Problem 2) Design economical built up column to carry 1100 KN using two channels placed toe to
toe. The length of column is 5 mt. with both ends are held in position and only one end is
restrained against rotation. Design a suitable Double Lacing system ? Take

Answer :

See the difference Of C (Spacing) in above cases and carry design steps as in Problem no.
Compression Members – Lacing and Battening

Problem 3) Design economical built up column to carry 1100 KN using two channels placed toe to
toe. The length of column is 5 mt. with both ends are held in position and only one end is
restrained against rotation. Design a suitable Lacing system ? Take

Answer : Given ;
a) Length of member (clear) = 5.00 mt = 5.00 mm
Given case is One End Fix And Other Is Hinge (case 02)
= KL = 0.8 5 = 4.00 mm

……………..................................................................... IS 800-2007; pg. 45

Let. 𝛌 (slenderness ratio) = 70
For =250; = 152

……………..................................................................... IS 800-2007; pg. 42

Area Reqd. For the strut ( = = 7236.84

Area of Each angle = = 3618.42

Refer the steel table and select rolled steel channel ISLC 350 @ 38.8

For this channel ; A = 4947 ; width (b) = 100 mm ;

= 12.5 mm ; = 7.4 mm; = 24.1 mm

; guage distance ( ) = g = 60 mm
Compression Members – Lacing and Battening

Step i) Actual L.C.C. Provided :

Say S = 117 mm

Follow steps same as in Problem no. 01

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Problem 4) Design economical built up column to carry 1100 KN = 12.5 mm ; = 7.4 mm; = 24.1 mm
using two channels back to back. The length of column is 5 ; guage distance ( ) = g = 60 mm
mt. with both ends are held in position and only one end is
restrained against rotation. Design a suitable Battening = 9312.6 , = 394.6 ;
system ? Take = 137.2 mm , = 28.2 mm
Answer : Given ;
a) Length of member (clear) = 5.00 mt = 5.00 mm
Given case is One End Fix And Other Is Hinge (case 02)
= KL = 0.8 5 = 4.00 mm
……………........................................... IS 800-2007; pg. 45
Let. 𝛌 (slenderness ratio) = 70
For =250; = 152

……………........................................... IS 800-2007; pg. 42

Area Reqd. For the strut ( = = 7236.84

Area of Each angle = = 3618.42

Refer the steel table and select rolled steel channel ISLC 350
@ 38.8

For this channel ; A = 4947 ; width (b) = 100 mm ;

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Step i) Actual L.C.C. Provided :

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Step ii) Design Of Battening : Step iii) Check for spacing as per IS 800-2007:
Let us provide single Battening system with bolted connection. ( ) i) 50 and

ii) 0.7 = 0.7 x 30 = 21 ; Not safe

……………......................................cl 7.6.5 ; IS 800-2007; pg. 50

( )=( )= 21

= 28.2 x 21 = 592 mm and

( )=( )= 50

No. of Battens =

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Step vi) Load / Force calculation as per IS 800-2007:

a) Transverse shear (v) = 2.5 % of Axial Load

= ) x 1100 = 27.5 KN

b) Longitudinal shear (

( = 40.20 KN
Where N = No. of parallel planes of battens = 2
c) Moment (M) ;

( = 6875 KN

…………….........................cl. 7.7.2.1; IS 800-2007; pg. 51

Step vii) Check For Stresses as per IS 800-2007:

a) End Batten :
i) : Shear stress ;

= = 131.2 ; Safe

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ii) : Bending Stress ;

= = 227.27 ; Safe
We have ; = =
Step viii) Design Of Connections :
Let us provide 20 mm bolt of grade 4.6
= 44.08 a) Design Strength of bolt in Shear ;

= { 1/ ɣ [ }
= = 227.27 ; Safe
……………………………………IS 800-2007; cl. 10.3.3 ; pg. 75
b) Intermediate Batten : Ultimate stress for bolt material = 400
i) : Shear stress ;
= No. of shear planes with threads intercepting shear planes.
= 2 (one bolt is passing from two Battening bars)
= = 131.2 ; Safe = Net shear area of bolts at threads

× ×
ii) : Bending Stress ;
× × = 251.32
= 92.865 KN
We have ; = =
Strength Of bolt = = 92.865 KN

= 125.55 No. Of Bolts Required =

= 0.432 say 03
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Step ix) Design for Bolts against B) Intermediate Batten :

A) End Batten : i) : Longitudinal (Vertical) shear :
i) : Longitudinal (Vertical) shear :
KN
KN
ii) : Horizontal shear due to moment ;
ii) : Horizontal shear due to moment ; For 20 mm bolts ;
For 20 mm bolts ; = diameter of Bolt Hole = + 2 = 20 + 2 = 22 mm
= diameter of Bolt Hole = + 2 = 20 + 2 = 22 mm Edge Distance = e = 1.5 × = 1.5 x 22 = 33 say 35 mm
Edge Distance = e = 1.5 × = 1.5 x 22 = 33 say 35 mm

Pitch =
Horizontal shear = x(

= x( = 17.187 KN
Horizontal shear = x( Resultant = = 21.80 KN < = 92.865 KN
Safe
= x( = 10.110 KN
SEE FIGURE
Resultant = = 16.78 KN < = 92.865 KN
Safe

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Sheet NO. 02 ( Lacing & Battening ) &

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Problem 5) Design economical built up column to carry 2000 KN Refer the steel table and select rolled steel equal angle such
using Four angles. The length of column is 6.4 mt. with both that thus selecting ISA 150 x 150 x 12
ends are held in position and one end is restrained against For this Angle ; Area = 3459 ; width (b) = 150 mm ;
rotation. Design a suitable Lacing / Battening also ? Take
= 41.4 mm
[Summer 2013 ]
Here, Area = 3459 > 3289.47
Answer : Given ;
a) Length of member (clear) = 6.4 mt = 6.4 mm
Given case is One End Fix And Other Is Hinge (case 02)
= KL = 0.8 5 = 5.12 mm
……………........................................... IS 800-2007; pg. 45
Let. 𝛌 (slenderness ratio) = 70
For =250; = 152

……………........................ IS 800-2007; pg. 42 ( See table )

Area Reqd. For the strut
( = = 13.57 X

Area reqd. of Each angle = = 3289.47

Note : Always select Equal angle s/c for easy calculations

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We have ; ;

Again We have ; =

= (4 x 3459) x = 74.01 x

Now, Finding actual M. I. of the S/C And Comparing

With = 74.01 x ; We will get spacing (S)

74.01 x = 4 [ + Area ( )]

74.01 x = 4 [ 735.4 x + 3459 ( + ]

Find S = spacing and carry steps in lacing and battening

M. I. ; = = 735.4 ;
Radius Of Gyration ; = = 46.1 mm

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