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The document provides a table that lists shear lag factors for various types of connections to tension members. The table includes 8 cases that cover different structural shapes and how the tension load is transmitted through the connection. Each case provides the shear lag factor and examples of when it applies. Shear lag factors range from 1.0 to 0.6 depending on the type of connection and how load is transmitted. The table provides guidance for calculating shear lag factors for pin-connected members.

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Factor U

The document provides a table that lists shear lag factors for various types of connections to tension members. The table includes 8 cases that cover different structural shapes and how the tension load is transmitted through the connection. Each case provides the shear lag factor and examples of when it applies. Shear lag factors range from 1.0 to 0.6 depending on the type of connection and how load is transmitted. The table provides guidance for calculating shear lag factors for pin-connected members.

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PIN-CONNECTED MEMBERS Sect. D5.

] 29
TABLE D3.1
Shear Lag Factors for Connections
to Tension Members
Case Description of Element Shear Lag Factor, U Example
1 All tension members where the tension
load is transmitted directly to each of
cross-sectional elements by fasteners or
welds. (except as in Cases 3, 4, 5 and 6)
U = 1.0
2 All tension members, except plates and
HSS, where the tension load is trans-
mitted to some but not all of the cross-
sectional elements by fasteners or longitu-
dinal welds (Alternatively, for W, M, S and
HP, Case 7 may be used.)
U = 1
x
/
I
X
X
3 All tension members where the tension
load is transmitted by transverse welds
to some but not all of the cross-sectional
elements.
U = 1.0
and
A
n
= area of the directly
connected elements
4 Plates where the tension load is transmit-
ted by longitudinal welds only.
I 2w. . . U = 1.0
2w>I 1.5w. . . U =0.87
1.5w> I w. . . U =0.75
W
I
5 Round HSS with a single concentric gus-
set plate
I 1.3D. . . U = 1.0
D
D I <1.3D. . .U=1
x
/
I
x =
D
/

6 Rectangular HSS with a single con-


centric gusset plate
I H . . . U = 1
x
/
I
x =
B
2
+2BH
4(B + H)
H
B
with two side gusset
plates
I H . . . U = 1
x
/
I
B
H
x =
B
2
4(B + H)
7 W, M, S or HP
Shapes or Tees cut
from these shapes.
(If U is calculated
per Case 2, the
larger value is per-
mitted to be used)
with ange con-
nected with 3 or
more fasteners per
line in direction of
loading
b
f
2/3d . . . U = 0.90
b
f
< 2/3d . . . U = 0.85
with web connected
with 4 or more fas-
teners in the direc-
tion of loading
U = 0.70
8 Single angles
(If U is calculated
per Case 2, the
larger value is per-
mitted to be used)
with 4 or more fas-
teners per line in di-
rection of loading
U = 0.80
with 2 or 3 fasteners
per line in the direc-
tion of loading
U = 0.60
l = length of connection, in. (mm); w = plate width, in. (mm); x = connection eccentricity, in. (mm); B = overall
width of rectangular HSS member, measured 90 degrees to the plane of the connection, in. (mm); H = overall
height of rectangular HSS member, measured in the plane of the connection, in. (mm)
Specication for Structural Steel Buildings, March 9, 2005
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION, INC.

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