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JOB NO. :

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8-Bolted Stiffened End Plate for SMF Based on AISC 341-10, 358-10, 360-10 & FEMA-350
INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY
COLUMN SECTION

=>

W14X211

A
62

d
15.7

tw
0.98

bf
tf
15.80
1.56
= > W21X62

Sx
338

Ix
2660

rx
6.55

ry
4.08

Zx
390

k
2.16

A
18.3

d
21.0

tw
0.40

bf
8.24

Sx
127

Ix
1330

rx
8.53

ry
1.77

Zx
144

k
1.12

BEAM SECTION

tf
0.62

STRUCTURAL STEEL YIELD STRESS

Fy =

50

ksi

THE SMRF DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.

THE FACTOR GRAVITY LOAD ON THE BEAM

wu =

4.2

klf

(Continuity column stiffeners 5/8 x 7

THE FACTOR AXIAL LOAD ON THE COLUMN

BEAM LENGTH BETWEEN COL. CENTERS
AVERAGE STORY HEIGHT OF ABOVE & BELOW
f=
BOLTS
1 5/8
in
GRADES (A325 or A490)
A325

Pu =
L=
h=

800
30
12

kips
ft
ft

with 7/16" fillet weld to web & CP to flanges.

A doubler plate is not required. )

PLATE & SHIM

tp =

1 5/8

NUMBER COLUMNS

Nc =

NUMBER BEAM

Nb =
1
(One Side Only)

in

2
(Top & Bot)

ANALYSIS
g =Max( bbf - f , tw + 3 f ) =

6.00

in

Pb = 3 f =

3.75

in (AISC 358 Tab 6.1)

Pf = 1.5 f =

2.00

in (AISC 358 Tab 6.1)

Sh = dc / 2 + tp + 1" + (2Pf + Pb - 1") tan-1 30o

=
22.17 in
c = 2 Pf + tbf =
4.62
in
bp = g + 3 f =

<

10.88

in

bcf

[Satisfactory]

CHECK BEAM LOCAL BUCKLING LIMITATIONS (AISC 341-10 Tab. D1.1)

bf / (2tf ) =

6.70

0.3 (Es / Fy)0.5 =

<

Where

Es =

7.22

[Satisfactory]

29000 ksi

h / tw =
46.90 <
2.45 (Es / Fy)0.5 =
59.00
CHECK COLUMN LOCAL BUCKING LIMITATIONS (AISC 341-10 Tab. D1.1)
bf / (2tf ) =
h / tw =

5.06

0.3 (Es / Fy)0.5 =

<

11.61

<

[Satisfactory]

2.45(Es/Fy)0.5(1-0.93Pu/fcPy) =

N/A

, for Pu/fcPy 0.125

0.77(Es/Fy)0.5(2.93-Pu/fbPy) =

49.02

, for Pu/fcPy > 0.125

Where fc =

[Satisfactory]

7.22

[Satisfactory]

0.9

, Py = FyA =

3100

kips

CHECK BEAM - COLUMN RATIO REQUIREMENT (AISC 341-10 Sec. E3.4a)

SMpc* / (SMpb* ) =
2.59
>
1.00
[Satisfactory]
Where

SMpc* = Nc Zc (Fyc - Pu / Ag ) =

2411 ft-kips

SMpb* = Nb (Mhinge + Mv) =

930 ft-kips, at center of column

Mv = Vhinge Sh = [2Mhinge /(L-2Sh)+wu(L-2Sh)/2] Sh=

Mhinge = CprRyFyb Zb =

726

204

ft-kips

ft-kips

Ry =

1.1

(AISC 341-10 Tab. A3.1)

Cpr =

1.1

(FEMA Sec. 3.5.5.1)

CHECK BENDING MOMENT AT THE COLUMN FACE (FEMA Sec. 3.6.2.1.2)

Mf = Mhinge + [2Mhinge / (L - 2Sh) + wu(L - 2Sh)/2] (Sh - dc /2)
=
Where

858

ft-kips

<

d0 = db + Pf - 0.5 tbf =
di = d0 - c - Pb =
Ffu = Mf / ( db - tbf ) =
Tub =

114.9

3.4 Tub (d0 + di ) =

22.69

14.33

in

in
504.93

1205

ft-kips

[Satisfactory]

Tb =

103

kips, (AISC 360-10, Tab. J3.1)

Abt =

1.28

in2 / bolt

kips

kips, (FEMA Sec. 3.6.2.1.2)

>
(0.00002305 Pf0.591 Ffu2.583 / (tp0.895 dbt1.909 tbw0.327 bp0.965) + Tb =
[Satisfactory]

114.5

kips

(Cont'd)

CHECK SHEAR CAPACITY AT THE COLUMN FACE (FEMA Sec. 3.6.2.1.3)

2
in
Ab =
1.28
>
[2 Mf / (L - dc) + Vg ] / 6Fv =
Where

Vg = wu (L - dc) / 2 =

60.3

Fv = f Fnv =

0.56

[Satisfactory]

kips

36

ksi, (AISC 360-10, Tab. J3.2)

CHECK END PLATE THICKNESS (FEMA Sec. 3.6.2.1.4)

tp =
1.625 in
>
0.9

Max[ 0.00609 Pf

0.6

Ffu / (dbt

0.9

0.1

tbw

0.7

0.25

bp ) , 0.00413 Pf

0.15

0.7

Ffu / (dbt

CHECK CONTINUITY PLATE REQUIREMENT (FEMA Sec. 3.6.2.1 & 3.3.3.1)

0.5
tcf, reqD = {am Ffu C3 / [0.9 Fyc (3.5 pb + c)]} =
0.48 in

0.15

tbw

<

0.3

bp

1.29518 in
[Satisfactory]

)] =

tcf, actual

0.60 in
<
tcw, actual
(The continuity plates may not be required.)
Ca =
1.45
, (FEMA Sec. 3.6.2.1.5 )
C3 = g / 2 - dbt / 4 - kc =
0.4338 in

tcw, reqD = Mf / [( db - tbf )( 6 kc + 2 tp + tbf) Fyc] =

Where

am = Ca (Af / Aw )

1/3

1/4

C3 / dbt

0.8309

, (FEMA Sec. 3.6.2.1.5 )

tst = tbf for interior connection, or (tbf /2) for exterior connection =
bst =

fcPn,st = fcFcr A =
Where

0.56 (E / Fyst )0.5 tst =

<

in

0.62

in,

9.93

in, (AISC 358-10 Eq 6.10-10)

[Satisfactory]

USE

0.63

in, ( 5/8 in )

1060.7 kips

fc =

0.9

K =

0.75

,(AISC 360 E1)

hst = dc - 2kc =

11.38

K hst / rst < 200

(AISC 360 E2)

in

I = tst (2bst + twc) 3 / 12 =

175

in4

Fe =

20998

ksi (AISC 360 E3)

A = 2bsttst + 25(twc) 2 =

33

in2

Fcr =

35.97

ksi (AISC 360 E3)

Fyst =

36

rst = ( I / A )

0.5

2.31 in

Pu,st = Ryb Fyb bfb tfb =

278.7 kips

The best fillet weld size (AISC 360 Sec.J2.2b)

> wMIN =
w=
7/16
in
< wMAX =

<

fcPn,st

0.25

in

0.5625

in

[Satisfactory]

kips, plate yield stress

[Satisfactory]

[Satisfactory]
The required weld length between A36 continuity plates and column web (FEMA Fig 3-6)
Lw = 0.6tstLnstFy / [(2) f Fw (0.707 w)]
Where

= (0.625 x 8.4) x 36 / [(2) 0.75 (0.6x70)(0.707x7/16)] =

Lnet = dc - 2(kc + 1.5) =

<

8.4

4.42

in

2(Lnet -0.5) [Satisfactory]

(Use complete joint penetration groove welds between continuity plates & column flanges.)
CHECK PANEL ZONE THICKNESS REQUIREMENT (AISC 341 Sec. E3.6e & FEMA Sec. 3.3.3.2)
tReqD = MAX (t1, t2) =

0.80

in

t1 = Cy Mc (h - db ) / [0.9 (0.6) Fyc Ryc dc (db - tfb) h] =

Where

Cy = Sb / (Cpr Zhing) =

0.80

Sb = 2Ib / db =

127

Ib = Ix =

1330

Mc = SMpb* =

0.98

in

in2

in

930

ft-kips

t2 = (dz + wz ) / 90 = (db -2tst + dc - 2kc) / 90 =

Since twc =
not required.

0.80

in

>

0.35

in

tReqD ,

a doubler plate is

Technical References:
1. AISC 341-10: "Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings", American Institute of Steel Construction, 2010.
2. AISC 358-10: "Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications",
American Institute of Steel Construction, 2010.
3. AISC 360-10: "Specification for Structural Steel Buildings", American Institute of Steel Construction, 2010.
4. FEMA 350: "Recommended Seismic Design Criteria for New Steel Moment-frame Buildings.", SAC Joint Venture, 2000.

PROJECT :
CLIENT :
JOB NO. :

PAGE :
DESIGN BY :
REVIEW BY :

DATE :

4-Bolted Stiffened End Plate for SMF Based on AISC 341-10, 358-10, 360-10 & FEMA-350
INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY
COLUMN SECTION

=>

W12X106

A
31.2

d
12.9

tw
0.61

bf
tf
12.20
0.99
= > W18X50

Sx
145

Ix
933

rx
5.47

ry
3.11

Zx
164

k
1.59

A
14.7

d
18.0

tw
0.36

bf
7.50

Sx
88.9

Ix
800

rx
7.38

ry
1.65

Zx
101

k
0.97

BEAM SECTION

tf
0.57

STRUCTURAL STEEL YIELD STRESS

Fy =

50

ksi

THE SMRF DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.

THE FACTOR GRAVITY LOAD ON THE BEAM

wu =

4.2

klf

(Continuity column stiffeners 5/8 x 6

THE FACTOR AXIAL LOAD ON THE COLUMN

BEAM LENGTH BETWEEN COL. CENTERS
AVERAGE STORY HEIGHT OF ABOVE & BELOW
f=
BOLTS
1 3/4
in
GRADES (A325 or A490)
A325

Pu =
L=
h=

800
30
12

kips
ft
ft

with 5/16" fillet weld to web & CP to flanges.

A doubler plate is required with thickness of 3/16 in. )

PLATE & SHIM

tp =

3/4

NUMBER COLUMNS

Nc =

2
(Top & Bot)

NUMBER BEAM

Nb =
1
(One Side Only)

in

ANALYSIS
g =Max( bbf - f , tw + 3 f ) =
Pf = 1.5 f =

2.00

5.86

in

in (AISC 358 Tab 6.1)

Sh = dc / 2 + tp + 1" + (2Pf - 1") tan-1 30o

=
13.40 in
c = 2 Pf + tbf =
4.57
in
bp = g + 3 f =

<

11.11

in

bcf

[Satisfactory]

CHECK BEAM LOCAL BUCKLING LIMITATIONS (AISC 341-10 Tab. D1.1)

bf / (2tf ) =

6.58

0.3 (Es / Fy)0.5 =

<

Where

Es =

7.22

[Satisfactory]

29000 ksi

h / tw =
45.23 <
2.45 (Es / Fy)0.5 =
59.00
CHECK COLUMN LOCAL BUCKING LIMITATIONS (AISC 341-10 Tab. D1.1)
bf / (2tf ) =
h / tw =

6.16

0.3 (Es / Fy)0.5 =

<

15.93

<

[Satisfactory]

2.45(Es/Fy)0.5(1-0.93Pu/fcPy) =

N/A

, for Pu/fcPy 0.125

0.77(Es/Fy)0.5(2.93-Pu/fcPy) =

43.77

, for Pu/fcPy > 0.125

Where fc =

[Satisfactory]

7.22

[Satisfactory]

0.9

, Py = FyA =

1560

kips

CHECK BEAM - COLUMN RATIO REQUIREMENT (AISC 341-10 Sec. E3.4a)

SMpc* / (SMpb* ) =
1.08
>
1.00
[Satisfactory]
Where

SMpc* = Nc Zc (Fyc - Pu / Ag ) =

666 ft-kips

SMpb* = Nb (Mhinge + Mv) =

615 ft-kips, at center of column

Mv = Vhinge Sh = [2Mhinge /(L-2Sh)+wu(L-2Sh)/2] Sh=

Mhinge = CprRyFyb Zb =

509

106

ft-kips

ft-kips

Ry =

1.1

(AISC 341-10 Tab. A3.1)

Cpr =

1.1

(FEMA Sec. 3.5.5.1)

CHECK BENDING MOMENT AT THE COLUMN FACE (FEMA Sec. 3.6.1.1.2)

Mf = Mhinge + [2Mhinge / (L - 2Sh) + wu(L - 2Sh)/2] (Sh - dc /2)
=
Where

564

ft-kips

<

d0 = db + Pf - 0.5 tbf =
di = d0 - c =
Tub =

19.72
15.15

Ffu = Mf / ( db - tbf ) =
123.7

2 Tub (d0 + di ) =
in

in
388.43

719

ft-kips

[Satisfactory]

Tb =

103

kips, (AISC 360-10, Tab. J3.1)

Abt =

1.37

in2 / bolt

kips

kips, (FEMA Sec. 3.6.1.1 & 3.6.2.1.2)

(0.00002305 Pf0.591 Ffu2.583 / (tp0.895 dbt1.909 tbw0.327 bp0.965) + Tb =

[Satisfactory]

>

113.3

kips

(Cont'd)

CHECK SHEAR CAPACITY AT THE COLUMN FACE (FEMA Sec. 3.6.1.1.3)

2
in
Ab =
1.37
>
[2 Mf / (L - dc) + Vg ] / 3Fv =
Where

Vg = wu (L - dc) / 2 =
Fv = f Fnv =

60.7
36

0.92

ksi, (AISC 360-10, Tab. J3.2)

CHECK END PLATE THICKNESS (AISC 358-10 Eq 6.10-13)

in
tp =
0.75
>
[1.11 Mf / fd Fyp Yp)]0.5 =
Where

Yp =

1258

Fyp =

36

[Satisfactory]

kips

0.41

in

[Satisfactory]

in, (AISC 358-10 Tab. 6.3 Case 1)

fd =

ksi

1.0

CHECK CONTINUITY PLATE REQUIREMENT (AISC 358-10 Eq 6.10-13, FEMA Sec 3.3.3.1)
0.5
tcf, reqD = [1.11 Mf / fd Fyc Yc)] =
0.31 in
<
tcf, actual
Where

Yc =

1595

in, (AISC 358-10 Tab. 6.5 Stiffened)

in
>
tcw, actual
(The continuity plates required.)
for interior connection, or (tbf /2) for exterior connection =
0.57
in,

tcw, reqD = Mf / [( db - tbf )( 6 kc + 2 tp + tbf) Fyc] =

tst = tbf
bst =

<

in

fcPn,st = fcFcr A =
Where

0.67

0.56 (E / Fyst )

0.5

tst =

9.93

USE

0.63

544.2 kips

fc =

0.9

K =

0.75

,(AISC 360 E1)

hst = dc - 2kc =

9.72

K hst / rst < 200

(AISC 360 E2)

in

I = tst (2bst + twc) 3 / 12 =

104

in4

Fe =

33474

ksi (AISC 360 E3)

A = 2bsttst + 25(twc) 2 =

17

in2

Fcr =

35.98

ksi (AISC 360 E3)

Fyst =

36

rst = ( I / A )

in, ( 5/8 in )

in, (AISC 358-10 Eq 6.10-10)

[Satisfactory]

0.5

2.49 in

Pu,st = Ryb Fyb bfb tfb =

235.1 kips

The best fillet weld size (AISC 360 Sec.J2.2b)

> wMIN =
w=
5/16
in
< wMAX =

<

fcPn,st

0.1875

in

0.4375

in

[Satisfactory]

kips, plate yield stress

[Satisfactory]

[Satisfactory]
The required weld length between A36 continuity plates and column web (FEMA Fig 3-6)
Lw = 0.6tstLnstFy / [(2) f Fw (0.707 w)]
Where

Lnet = dc - 2(kc + 1.5) =

= (0.625 x 6.7) x 36 / [(2) 0.75 (0.6x70)(0.707x5/16)] =

<

6.7

4.61

in

2(Lnet -0.5) [Satisfactory]

(Use complete joint penetration groove welds between continuity plates & column flanges.)
CHECK PANEL ZONE THICKNESS REQUIREMENT (AISC 341 Sec. E3.6e & FEMA Sec. 3.3.3.2)
tReqD = MAX (t1, t2) =

0.77

in

t1 = Cy Mc (h - db ) / [0.9 (0.6) Fyc Ryc dc (db - tfb) h] =

Where

Cy = Sb / (Cpr Zhing) =

0.80

Sb = 2Ib / db =

89
in4

in2

615

ft-kips

Ib = Ix =

800

Mc = SMpb* =

t2 = (dz + wz ) / 90 = (db -2tst + dc - 2kc) / 90 =

Since twc =
0.61
required with thickness of 3/16 in.

in

<

0.77

in

0.29

in

tReqD ,

a doubler plate is

Technical References:
1. AISC 341-10: "Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings", American Institute of Steel Construction, 2010.
2. AISC 358-10: "Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications",
American Institute of Steel Construction, 2010.
3. AISC 360-10: "Specification for Structural Steel Buildings", American Institute of Steel Construction, 2010.
4. FEMA 350: "Recommended Seismic Design Criteria for New Steel Moment-frame Buildings.", SAC Joint Venture, 2000.

PROJECT :
CLIENT :
JOB NO. :

PAGE :
DESIGN BY :
REVIEW BY :

DATE :

4-Bolted Unstiffened End Plate for SMF Based on AISC 341-10, 358-10, 360-10 & FEMA-350
INPUT DATA & DESIGN SUMMARY
COLUMN SECTION

=>

W12X96

A
28.2

d
12.7

tw
0.55

bf
tf
12.20
0.90
= > W18X35

Sx
131

Ix
833

rx
5.43

ry
3.09

Zx
147

k
1.50

A
10.3

d
17.7

tw
0.30

bf
6.00

Sx
57.6

Ix
510

rx
7.04

ry
1.22

Zx
67

k
0.83

BEAM SECTION

tf
0.43

STRUCTURAL STEEL YIELD STRESS

Fy =

50

ksi

THE SMRF DESIGN IS ADEQUATE.

THE FACTOR GRAVITY LOAD ON THE BEAM

wu =

4.2

klf

(Continuity column stiffeners 7/16 x 6

THE FACTOR AXIAL LOAD ON THE COLUMN

BEAM LENGTH BETWEEN COL. CENTERS
AVERAGE STORY HEIGHT OF ABOVE & BELOW
f=
BOLTS
1 1/16 in
GRADES (A325 or A490)
A325

Pu =
L=
h=

800
30
12

kips
ft
ft

with 1/4" fillet weld to web & CP to flanges.

A doubler plate is not required. )

PLATE & SHIM

tp =

3/4

NUMBER COLUMNS

Nc =

2
(Top & Bot)

NUMBER BEAM

Nb =
1
(One Side Only)

in

ANALYSIS
g =Max( bbf - f , tw + 3 f ) =
Pf = 1.5 f =

1.75

5.00

in

in (AISC 358 Tab 6.1)

Sh = dc / 2 + tp + db / 3
=
c = 2 Pf + tbf =
bp = g + 3 f =

<

13.00
3.93

in
in

9.00

in

bcf

[Satisfactory]

CHECK BEAM LOCAL BUCKLING LIMITATIONS (AISC 341-10 Tab. D1.1)

bf / (2tf ) =

7.06

0.3 (Es / Fy)0.5 =

<

Where

Es =

7.22

[Satisfactory]

29000 ksi

h / tw =
53.49 <
2.45 (Es / Fy)0.5 =
59.00
CHECK COLUMN LOCAL BUCKING LIMITATIONS (AISC 341-10 Tab. D1.1)
bf / (2tf ) =
h / tw =

6.78

0.3 (Es / Fy)0.5 =

<

17.64

<

[Satisfactory]

2.45(Es/Fy)0.5(1-0.93Pu/fcPy) =

N/A

, for Pu/fcPy 0.125

0.77(Es/Fy)0.5(2.93-Pu/fcPy) =

42.64

, for Pu/fcPy > 0.125

Where fc =

[Satisfactory]

7.22

[Satisfactory]

0.9

, Py = FyA =

1410

kips

CHECK BEAM - COLUMN RATIO REQUIREMENT (AISC 341-10 Sec. E3.4a)

SMpc* / (SMpb* ) =
1.25
>
1.00
[Satisfactory]
Where

SMpc* = Nc Zc (Fyc - Pu / Ag ) =

530 ft-kips

SMpb* = Nb (Mhinge + Mv) =

425 ft-kips, at center of column

Mv = Vhinge Sh = [2Mhinge /(L-2Sh)+wu(L-2Sh)/2] Sh=

Mhinge = CprRyFyb Zb =

335

89

ft-kips

ft-kips

Ry =

1.1

(AISC 341-10 Tab. A3.1)

Cpr =

1.1

(FEMA Sec. 3.5.5.1)

CHECK BENDING MOMENT AT THE COLUMN FACE (FEMA Sec. 3.6.1.1.2)

Mf = Mhinge + [2Mhinge / (L - 2Sh) + wu(L - 2Sh)/2] (Sh - dc /2)
=
Where

381

ft-kips

<

d0 = db + Pf - 0.5 tbf =
di = d0 - c =
Tub =

19.24
15.31

Ffu = Mf / ( db - tbf ) =
75.1

2 Tub (d0 + di ) =
in

in
264.67

432

ft-kips

Tb =

51

Abt =

0.83

[Satisfactory]
kips, (AISC 360-10, Tab. J3.1)
in2 / bolt

kips

kips, (FEMA Sec. 3.6.1.1 & 3.6.2.1.2)

(0.00002305 Pf0.591 Ffu2.583 / (tp0.895 dbt1.909 tbw0.327 bp0.965) + Tb =

[Satisfactory]

>

62.9

kips

(Cont'd)

CHECK SHEAR CAPACITY AT THE COLUMN FACE (FEMA Sec. 3.6.1.1.3)

2
in
Ab =
0.83
>
[2 Mf / (L - dc) + Vg ] / 3Fv =
Where

Vg = wu (L - dc) / 2 =
Fv = f Fnv =

60.8
36

0.81

ksi, (AISC 360-10, Tab. J3.2)

CHECK END PLATE THICKNESS (AISC 358-10 Eq 6.10-13)

in
tp =
0.75
>
[1.11 Mf / fd Fyp Yp)]0.5 =
Where

[Satisfactory]

kips

Yp =

864

in, (AISC 358-10 Tab. 6.2)

Fyp =

36

ksi

fd =

0.40

in

[Satisfactory]

1.0

CHECK CONTINUITY PLATE REQUIREMENT (AISC 358-10 Eq 6.10-13, FEMA Sec 3.3.3.1)
0.5
tcf, reqD = [1.11 Mf / fd Fyc Yc)] =
0.41 in
<
tcf, actual
Where

Yc =

594

in, (AISC 358-10 Tab. 6.5 Unsiffened)

0.48 in
<
tcw, actual
(The continuity plates may not be required.)
for interior connection, or (tbf /2) for exterior connection =
0.43
in,
USE

tcw, reqD = Mf / [( db - tbf )( 6 kc + 2 tp + tbf) Fyc] =

tst = tbf
bst =

<

in

fcPn,st = fcFcr A =
Where

0.56 (E / Fyst )

0.5

tst =

6.95

0.44

in, ( 7/16 in )

in, (AISC 358-10 Eq 6.10-10)

[Satisfactory]

414.9 kips

fc =

0.9

K =

0.75

,(AISC 360 E1)

hst = dc - 2kc =

9.7

K hst / rst < 200

(AISC 360 E2)

in

I = tst (2bst + twc) 3 / 12 =

72

in4

Fe =

30418

ksi (AISC 360 E3)

A = 2bsttst + 25(twc) 2 =

13

in2

Fcr =

35.98

ksi (AISC 360 E3)

Fyst =

36

rst = ( I / A )

0.5

2.37 in

Pu,st = Ryb Fyb bfb tfb =

140.3 kips

The best fillet weld size (AISC 360 Sec.J2.2b)

> wMIN =
w=
1/4
in
< wMAX =

<

fcPn,st

0.1875

in

0.3125

in

[Satisfactory]

kips, plate yield stress

[Satisfactory]

[Satisfactory]
The required weld length between A36 continuity plates and column web (FEMA Fig 3-6)
Lw = 0.6tstLnstFy / [(2) f Fw (0.707 w)]
Where

Lnet = dc - 2(kc + 1.5) =

= (0.4375 x 6.7) x 36 / [(2) 0.75 (0.6x70)(0.707x1/4)] =

<

6.7

4.02

in

2(Lnet -0.5) [Satisfactory]

(Use complete joint penetration groove welds between continuity plates & column flanges.)
CHECK PANEL ZONE THICKNESS REQUIREMENT (AISC 341 Sec. E3.6e & FEMA Sec. 3.3.3.2)
tReqD = MAX (t1, t2) =

0.54

in

t1 = Cy Mc (h - db ) / [0.9 (0.6) Fyc Ryc dc (db - tfb) h] =

Where

Cy = Sb / (Cpr Zhing) =

0.79

Sb = 2Ib / db =

58
in4

in2

425

ft-kips

Ib = Ix =

510

Mc = SMpb* =

t2 = (dz + wz ) / 90 = (db -2tst + dc - 2kc) / 90 =

Since twc =
not required.

0.55

in

>

0.54

in

0.29

in

tReqD ,

a doubler plate is

Technical References:
1. AISC 341-10: "Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings", American Institute of Steel Construction, 2010.
2. AISC 358-10: "Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications",
American Institute of Steel Construction, 2010.
3. AISC 360-10: "Specification for Structural Steel Buildings", American Institute of Steel Construction, 2010.
4. FEMA 350: "Recommended Seismic Design Criteria for New Steel Moment-frame Buildings.", SAC Joint Venture, 2000.