1.

Determine the required strength due to uplift on the The required moment strength of the base plate equals the
column. rod force times the lever arm to the column web face.
LRFD ASD LRFD ASD
Uplift = 1.6 WL − 0.9 DL Uplift = WL – 0.6(DL)  0.350   0.350 
M u = 17.5 2 −  M a = 10.7 2 − 
 2   2 
= 1.6(56) − 0.9(22) = 56 − (0.6)22 = 42.8 kips
= 69.8 kips = 31.9 in.-kips = 19.5 in.-kips

2. Select the type and number of anchor rods. Use four an- The effective width of base plate for resisting the required
chor rods (minimum per OSHA requirements). moment strength at the face of web = beff.
LRFD ASD Using a 45° distribution for the rod loads (width shown
between the dashed lines in Figure 4.5.2),
T/rod = 69.8/4 = 17.5 kips T/rod = 42.8/4 = 10.7 kips
 0.350 
beff = 2 − (2) = 3.65 in.
Using an ASTM F1554 Grade 36 material, select a d-in.-
 2 
diameter rod. beff t 2
Z=
4
Rn = 0.75Fu Ar = (0.75)(58)(0.6013) = 26.1 kips
Fy = 36 ksi
LRFD ASD
LRFD ASD
The design strength of the rod The allowable strength of the
= φRn anchor rod = Rn /Ω M u ( 4) M a ( 4) Ω
treq’ d = treq’ d =
φRn = (0.75)(26.1) Rn / Ω = (26.1) / 2.00 beff (φFy ) beff ( Fy )

= 19.6 kips/rod > 17.5 o.k. = 13.1 kips/rod > 10.7 o.k. (31.9)(4) (19.5)(4)( 1.67 )
= = 1.04 in. = = 0.991 in.
(3.65)(0.90)(36) (3.65)(36)
Use a 14-in.-thick plate Use a 1-in.-thick plate
3. The rods are positioned inside the column profile with a (Fy = 36 ksi). (Fy = 36 ksi).
4-in. square pattern. Prying forces are negligible. To sim-
plify the analysis, conservatively assume the tensile loads
in the anchor rods generate one-way bending in the base For welding of the column to the base plate:
plate about the web of the column. This assumption is T / Bolt
illustrated by the assumed bending lines shown in Figure Maximum weld load =
beff
4.5.2. If the column web strength controls the design, then
consider distributing the forces to the flanges as well as
the web. If the bolts are placed outside of the flanges, the LRFD ASD
45° load distribution can be used to distribute the forces 17.5 10.7
to the flanges. = = 4.79 kips/in . = = 2.93 kips/in .
3.65 3.65

Minimum weld for 0.35 in. column web = x in. (Table

Nominal weld strength per inch for a x-in. fillet weld

Rn = Fw Aw
= (1.5)(0.60)(70)(0.707)(3 / 16)
= 8.35 kips/in.
Figure 4.5.2. Rod load distribution.

DESIGN GUIDE 1, 2ND EDITION / BASE PLATE AND ANCHOR ROD DESIGN / 35
 Mstrip=25.9kNm - How?
UC203x203x46
Beff=250mm - How?
204

120
40
Tension force in column 286.6kN
Tension force per bolt 72kN
11

40
beff
50

100

56.5

60

Mstrip=72*max(40,60)=4320kNmm NOT 25966kNmm?

beff= 50+40=90mm NOT 250mm

90+96.5=186.5 STILL NOT 250mm?