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Design of Tension Members
Chapter - 2
University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila
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Introduction Members subjected to axial tensile forces are called Tension Members.
These members tend to elongate on the application of load.
Bending due to simultaneous transverse loads and buckling are significantly reduced and a initially non-straight member tends to straighten up.
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Typical examples are main members of trusses subjected to tension.
However, secondary members like tie rods and certain braces may also be subjected to tensile loads.
In general, the use of single structural shape is more economical than the built-up section in case of a tension member.
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Built-up sections may be required in the following situations:
1. The tensile capacity of a single rolled section is not sufficient.
2. The slenderness ratio (KL/r) does not provide sufficient rigidity.
3. The effect of bending combined with the tensile behavior requires a larger
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lateral stiffness.
4. Unusual connection details require a particular cross-section.
5. Aesthetics dictates a particular cross-sectional shape.
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Gross Area of Cross-Section (Ag)It is the total area of cross-section present throughout the length of the member.
The elements, which are discontinued lengthwise, are not included.
For example, area of lacing elements and spacer plates is not included in gross area.
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The gross area for rolled steel shapes is directly available in the properties tables.
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Net Area of Cross-Section (An)When tension members have holes punched in
them for rivets or bolts, the minimum reduced
area after the holes are taken out is called the
net area.
Failure of a tension member always occurs at
the weakest section where area of cross-
section is minimum.
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Net Area of Cross-Section (An)
According to AISC – D3.2, the net area of a
member is the sum of the products of the
thickness and the net width of each element.
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d
d
t
t
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Efficiency of a joint and Shear Lag Factor (U)The bolts and welds transfer forces over smaller areas of the joining plates.
These bearing and other pressures produce stress concentrations at some points within the member cross-section.
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Further, eccentricity in connection may produce extra stresses due to unwanted moments.
Similarly, at a connection, if one part of the section is connected while the other is left free, all the forces have to pass only through the connected part at the joint.
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Away from the joint, these stresses spread to give a uniform stress distribution.
Efficiency of a joint is defined as how well the stresses are distributed to transfer the applied forces.
If the joint is not fully efficient, premature failure can occur reducing the member strength.
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This expected reduction is usually applied on the area of cross-section to get effective net area used to calculate the reduced member strength.
According to AISC Specifications, efficiency is considered 100% for all welded connections and those bolted connections where all parts of the section are connected.
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Shear lag factor (U) is the factor by which net area of a section is reduced for shear lag, stress concentrations and eccentricity at the joints.
Mathematically it may be written as the ratio of the effective net area (Ae) to the net area
(An).
n
e
AAU
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However, this expression is used in the order
Ae = U An
meaning that An and U are found first to
calculate Ae.
The approximate values of this factor for various joining conditions are given in Table D3.1 of AISC Specifications.
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Some typical values are reproduced here.
1. When tension load is transmitted through each of the cross-sectional elements by fasteners or welds, U = 1.0
2. The preferable expression for U for all tension members, except plates and HSS, where load is not transferred by all elements of the section, is as follows:
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Lx - U 1
x = distance from centroid of element being connected eccentrically to plane of load transfer, called connection eccentricity.
L = length of connection, centre-to-centre of the outer rivet holes or actual length of weld.
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x x
c.g of equivalent T
c.g of Angle
Gusset Plate
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L
L
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3. When tension load is transferred by transverse welds,
Ae = U An
Where, An = area of directly connected
elements
and U = 1.0
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4. When two separate plates are connected by longitudinal welds,
For lw ≥ 2B U = 1.00
For 2B > lw ≥ 1.5B U = 0.87
For 1.5B > lw ≥ B U = 0.75
Where, lw = length of weld
B = width of plate equal to distance between welds
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5. For W, M, S, HP or tees with flange connected with 3 or more fasteners per line in the direction of loading, the following values may approximately be considered.
For bf ≥ 2/3d U = 0.90
For bf < 2/3d U = 0.85
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6. For W, M, S, HP or tees with web connected with 4 or more fasteners per line in the direction of loading, U = 0.70.
7. For single angle section with 4 or more fasteners per line in the direction of loading U = 0.80.
8. For single angle section with 2 or 3 fasteners per line in the direction of loading, U = 0.60.
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For double angles, the same value as given by AISC for single angles may approximately be used.
For I-shaped sections, usually the shear lag factor, calculated by the given equation, becomes less than the tabulated U factor if only three rivets are used.
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Hence, it is better to use 4 or more rivets in a line for such sections.
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Effective Net Area (Ae)The effective net area that can be considered to resist tension at a section through the holes may be somewhat smaller than the actual net area (An) because of stress
concentrations and other factors and is defined as
Ae = U An
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CALCULATION OF NET AREAReduction in Area for One Fastener
In fabricating structural steel, which is to be connected with rivets or bolts, the holes are usually punched larger than the diameter of the rivet or bolt.
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Further more, the punching of hole is assumed to damage or even destroy 0.75 mm or more of the surrounding metal beyond the drilled hole.
For design, the width of a fastener hole shall be taken as 2 mm greater than the nominal dimension of the hole. The nominal holes are given in Table 2.1.
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Bolt Diameter
(d)
Standard Hole
Diameter (dh)
Oversize
Diameter
15 17 19
18 20 22
20 22 24
22 24 28
25 28 31
28 31 36
30 33 38
≥ 35 d + 3 d + 8
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Diameter of holes considered for strength calculations = (dia. of the rivet + 1.5 + 1.5) mm = (dia. of the standard bolt hole, dh + 2) mm
The diameter of hole for the rivet is d + 1.5, whereas another 1.5 mm is to be added because this extra portion around the hole may be damaged due to drilling of the hole.
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The area of hole to be subtracted from width of the cross-section is rectangular and equals the diameter of the hole times the thickness of the metal.
Reduction in area for one fastener
= (d + 3) t for rivets
= (dh + 2) t for standard bolt holes
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Reduction in Area for More than One Hole
Reduction in area
= n (d + 3) t for rivets
= n (dh + 2) t for standard bolt holes
where
n = number of holes in the critical failure path
d = diameter of fastener, and
t = thickness of plate
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An = Ag – n (d+ 3) t
for vertical failure plane when rivets are used.
In the above expression, (d + 3) is to be replaced by (dh + 2) for standard bolt holes.
AISC J4.1(b) limits An to a maximum of
0.85Ag for splice plates with holes.
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Example 2.1 Determine the net area of a 10 x 200 mm plate joined with two 6 x 200 mm plates as shown in Figure 2.3. The plates are connected to each other with two lines of 20 mm rivets.Solution 10 x 200 = 2000 mm2
Ag = smaller of 2 x 6 x 200 = 2400 mm2
= 2000 mm2
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T T
Critical Section
TT/2T/2
10 x 200 mm plate
6 x 200 mm, 2 plates
Figure 2.3. Connection of Three Plates by Rivets
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T T
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The failure plane is vertical having two holes in its path, n = 2,
An = Ag – n (d+ 3) t
= 2000 – (2) (20 + 3) (10)
= 1540 mm2
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Fastener Spacing
Pitch of fasteners
The centre-to-centre distance of the fasteners along the longitudinal axis of the member is called pitch and is denoted by p, as shown in figure 2.4.
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Gage distance of fasteners
The centre-to-centre distance between the fasteners along the transverse direction is called gage denoted by g; refer to Figure 2.4. Standard gage distances for angles and channels are given in Figures 2.5 and 2.6.
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Stagger of fasteners
The longitudinal distance between two nearest rivets lying in two adjacent layers of rivets is called stagger denoted by s and shown in figure 2.4.
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T T
p s
g
A
B
C
DFailure Plane = A – B – C – D
Figure 2.4. Fastener Spacing in Various Directions
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Figure 2.5. Usual Gages for Angles
g
g1
g2
LegDimension
(mm)203 178 152 127 102 89 76 64 51 44 38 35 32 25
g 114 102 89 76 64 51 44 35 29 25 22 22 19 16g1 76 64 57 51
g2 76 76 64 44
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Figure 2.6. Usual Gages for Channels
g1
Actual Flange width
bf (mm)
g
(mm)
< 46 2546 – 51 2952 - 64 3365 – 70 3871 – 81 4482 - 90 51
91 – 100 57> 100 64
g
Actual depth
d (mm)
g1
(mm)
240 – 460 64150 – 239 57100 – 149 51
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Additional Area due to inclined Failure
Plane
Just like each hole in the path of failure plane
reduces net area, area equal to is added
to the net area for each inclined line in the
assumed failure plane.
t
gs4
2
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Total Net Area (An)
Note: This area must be calculated for all possible critical
failure planes and the least value must be taken.
An = Ag – n (d+ 3) t + for rivetstg
s×
4∑
2
or Net width = Actual width – n (d+3) +
for rivets
∑4
2
gs
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A typical truss connection is shown in Figure 2.5 to explain the position of gusset plate and the fasteners.
Gusset plate is a plate to which all the truss members are connected at a joint.
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Gusset Plate
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Total Net Area for Welded Connections
In case of welded members, net area and
effective net area are both considered equal to
the gross area with U = 1.
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Example 2.2 Determine the minimum net area of plate shown in Figure 2.6 where the location of 20 mm diameter fasteners is also indicated.
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Solution:Path AD
215543)(6)2(20(6)(305)
)3(
mm
tdnAA gn
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Path ABD
2
22
2
1527
)6()100)(4(
54)65)(4(
54)6)(33(20(6)(305)
4)3(
mm
tg
stdnAA gn
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Path ABC
2
2
22
2
1518
1518
)6()100)(4(
48)65)(4(
54)6)(33(20(6)(305)
4)3(
mmA
ols Contr mm
tg
stdnAA
n
gn
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Net Area of Structural Shapes
The structural shapes are assumed to be flattened out into single plates.
The horizontal plates are rotated until these become in the same vertical plane (refer to figure 2.9).
The general procedure may then be used to calculate the net area in which all possible failure planes are considered.
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A great care is required to use the thickness of various parts in the formulas, because it may be double of the actual thickness of that part.
For example, in figure 2.9, thickness of the flange is to be considered double in the analogous section.
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Example 2.3 Determine the net area An for the
angle given in Figure 2.10 if 18 mm diameter fasteners are used.
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SolutionAfter opening the section, a single plate is obtained as shown.
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SolutionCalculations for the net area can now be made for various failure planes like AC, ABC, and ABD, etc. and minimum value can be selected as final answer.
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Path AC
Controls
mm
tdnAA gn
25273)(12.7)2(180603
)3(2
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Path ABC & ABD
2
2
22
2
2527
2716
)7.12()3.108)(4(
76)64)(4(
76)3)(12.73(180603
4)3(
mmA
mm
tg
stdnAA
n
gn
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Minimum Fastener Spacing
As a design practice, the usual spacing of bolts in both directions (gage or pitch) may be made at least 3d and edge distance from centre of hole may be made at least 1.5d, where d is the diameter of fasteners.
If these conditions are not satisfied, the bearing strength must be checked by the given formulas.
The bearing strength is the strength corresponding to the force applied against side of the hole to split or tear plate.
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Minimum Spacing of Bolts in Line of Transmitted Force
The distance between the centers of standard, oversized or slotted holes should be greater than or equal to 2.67d, however, a distance of 3d is preferred.
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Minimum End Distance in Direction of Transmitted Force
The prevention of splitting out at the end bolt of a series of bolts in a line requires a certain minimum edge distance.
The distance from the centre of a standard hole to an edge of a connected part in any direction is given in Table 2.2 and is not permitted to be less than the value evaluated by the following expression:
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Minimum End Distance in Direction of Transmitted Force
bolt ofdiameter minimum
bolt, endon load service
bolt, endon load factored
forces, of line in the
measured edge bolt to end of distanceclear
(ASD) 4.22 and
2.12
(LRFD) 4.275.0
and 2.175.0
min
c
min
min
d
P
P
Lwhere
tFPd
tFPL
tFPd
tFPL
u
uuc
u
u
u
uc
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For oversized and slotted holes, the correction is given in AISC Specification.
When deformation at the bolt hole due to service load is a design consideration, the expressions are modified as under:
(ASD) 3
2 and 5.12
(LRFD) 375.0
and 5.175.0
min
min
tFPd
tFPL
tFPd
tFPL
uuc
u
u
u
uc
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Maximum Edge Distance
The maximum distance from the centre of a bolt to the nearest edge is smaller of 12t and 150mm, where t is the thickness of the connected part.
The purpose is to make sure that the painted pieces cannot have excessive separation with the resulting corrosion due to entering moisture.
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d (mm)Minimum Edge Distance Using Standard Hole
At Sheared Edges (mm) At Rolled Edges (mm)
12 22 1915 27 2118 32 2420 34 2622 38 2825 43 3128 49 3530 52 3832 57 4135 63 45
Over 35 1.75d 1.25dTable 2.2
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Maximum Longitudinal Spacing
In case of members not subjected to corrosion, the maximum longitudinal spacing is lesser of the following:
a. 24 times the thickness of thinner plate
b. 305 mm
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Maximum Longitudinal Spacing
In case of members subjected to atmospheric corrosion, the maximum longitudinal spacing is lesser of the following:
c. 14 times the thickness of thinner plate
d. 180 mm
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Minimum Width of Connected Leg (bmin)
bmin = transverse edge distance from centre of hole
+ clearance to the bolt head on the other leg
from centre of hole + thickness of other leg
along with the dimension of bolt on it.
= 1.5d +(d+13)+(ta+0.75d+3)
= 3.25d +26 if bolt is present on the perpendicular leg
or 2.5d+23 if no bolt is present on the perpendicular leg
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It is better to consider the following value of bmin:
bmin = 3.25d + 26
For welded connections bmin should be greater than or equal to 50 mm.
However, a design office practice for member lengths of 2 to 3m with riveted or bolted connections is as follows:
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Minimum width of connected leg = L/40
where L = length of the member.
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