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Bolted Double Angle Cleat Connection - Ver W3.0.03 - 06 Apr 2016
Title : Default Connection
Code of Practice : Eurocode 3 - 2005
Created : 23/02/2017 12:56:13
Notes and Assumptions
1 Bolts are referred to by column and row number. Columns are
numbered from left to right, and rows from top to bottom.
2 All bolt holes are assumed to be normal clearance holes.
3 All bolts are assumed to have threads in their shear planes.
Summary
Summary of Forces and Capacities for Design to Eurocode 3 - 2005
Check Member Type LC Applied Capacity Units % of Cap. ?
1 Cleat Length/Beam Depth ULS 0.6 0.6 Ratio 93.8 O.K.
2a Beam Bolts Shear ULS 15.8 69.7 kN 22.7 O.K.
2b Beam Bolts Slip N/A N/A N/A kN N/A N/A
3a Cleat to Beam Linear Shear ULS 7.5 139.8 kN 5.4 O.K.
3b Cleat to Beam Bearing ULS 7.7 44.3 kN 17.5 O.K.
4a Beam web Linear Shear ULS 15 119.5 kN 12.6 O.K.
4b Beam web Block Shear ULS 15.8 88.4 kN 17.9 O.K.
4c Beam web Bearing ULS 15.5 16.6 kN 93.2 O.K.
5a Col. Bolts Shear ULS 3.8 64.7 kN 5.8 O.K.
5b Col. Bolts Tension N/A 0 1 kN 0.0 O.K.
5b Col. Bolts Tension N/A 0 1 kN 0.0 O.K.
5c Col. Bolts Combined N/A 0.0 1.0 Ratio 0.0 O.K.
5d Col. Bolts Slip N/A N/A N/A kN N/A N/A
5e Col. Bolts Combined N/A N/A N/A kN N/A N/A
6a Cleat to Col. Linear Shear ULS 7.5 139.8 kN 5.4 O.K.
6b Cleat to Col. Bearing ULS 3.8 55.4 kN 6.8 O.K.
7 Column Bearing ULS 3.8 62.4 kN 6.0 O.K.
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Input
Bolt Shear Analysis Non-Linear
Bolt Type Bearing
Bolt Grade 8.8
Bolt Size (mm) 12
Member Ultimate Strength (MPa) 450
Member Yield Strength (MPa) 350
Member Type Designation
Column I-sections (Parallel flange) IPE 200
Beam I-sections (Parallel flange) IPE-AA 160
Cleat Angles (Equal leg) 60x60x8
Space between beam and column (mm) 25
Beam Angle 0.0
Cleat Length (mm) 100
Cleat offset from top of beam (mm) 28
Cleats Connected
Web to :
Longest Leg Beam
on :
Column Connection (per Cleat)
Columns of Bolts 1
Rows of Bolts 2
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Top Edge (mm) 25
Side Edge (mm) 25
Column Pitch (mm) Not Applicable
Row Pitch (mm) 50
Beam Connection
Columns of Bolts 1
Rows of Bolts 2
Top Edge (mm) 25
Side Edge (mm) 20
Column Pitch (mm) Not Applicable
Row Pitch (mm) 50
Shear
Axial
Loads
Ultimate Loads Service Loads
Load Case
Shear (kN) Axial (kN) Shear (kN) Axial (kN)
ULS 15 5
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Plan Section
100.0
25.0
25
200.0
82.0
20
60.0
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25.0
Elevation
25.0
50.0
50.0
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Beam Section
25.0
25.0
50.0
50.0
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Check 1 : Recommended Detailing Requirements
Cleat_Length
Ratio =
Beam_Depth
100
=
156.4
= 0.6394
( A ratio of >0.6 is recommended for Lateral Tortional Stability )
Check 2 : Shear Capacity of the Supported Beam Bolt Group
6.5.5
The resistance of any bolt is :
0.6 . f ub. As
Mb
Fv.Rd =
1103
0.6 800 84.3
1.25
=
1103
= 32.371 kN
The worst load is encountered for Load Case : ULS
when Fmax =15.8 kN
The resistance for the configuration is computed to be
R = 69.7 kN
Beam bolt shear is safe
Check 3a: Shear Capacity of the Cleats to the Beam
The Worst load is encountered for Load Case : ULS
with Fv.Sd = 7.5 kN
The Linear Shear Capacity of the Cleat is :
5.4.6
fy
Av.
3
M0
Vpl.Rd =
1103
350
761.143
3
1.1
=
1103
= 139.824 kN
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Cleat to beam Shear is safe
Check 3b: Bearing Capacity of the Cleats to the Beam
With the maximum force at the Bolt in Column 1 and Row 2
for Load Case : ULS
Fv.Sd = 15 kN
The Bearing Capacity of the Cleat at any Bolt is :
Table 6.5.3
2.5 . a . f u. d . t
Mb
Fb.Rd =
1103
2.5 0.513 450 12 8
1.25
=
1103
= 44.323 kN
Cleat to beam bearing is safe
Check 4a: Linear Shear Capacity of the Beam Web
The Worst load is encountered for Load Case : ULS
with VSd = 15 kN
The Linear Shear Capacity of the beam is :
5.4.6
fy
Av.
3
M0
Vpl.Rd =
1103
350
650.624
3
1.1
=
1103
= 119.521 kN
Linear beam web Shear is safe
Check 4b : Block Shear Capacity of the Beam Web
The Maximum force occurs for Load Case : ULS
Fv.Sd = 15.8 kN
6.5.2.2
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fy .
Av.eff
3
M0
Veff.Rd =
1103
350
481.429
3
1.1
=
1103
= 88.440 kN
Beam web block shear is safe
Check 4c: Bearing Capacity of the beam web
With the maximum force at the Bolt in Column 1 and Row 1
for Load Case : ULS
Fv.Sd = 15.5 kN
The Bearing Capacity of the beam web is :
Table 6.5.3
2.5 . a . f u. d . t
Mb
Fb.Rd =
1103
2.5 0.385 450 12 4
1.25
=
1103
= 16.632 kN
Beam web bearing is safe
Check 5 : Shear Capacity of the Column Bolt Group
The worst load is encountered for Load Case : ULS
when Fv.Sd =3.8 kN
6.5.5
The resistance of any bolt is :
0.6 . f ub. As
Mb
Fv.Rd =
1103
0.6 800 84.3
1.25
=
1103
= 32.371 kN
Column bolt shear is safe
