Welded Moment Connection PDF
Welded Moment Connection PDF
Welded Moment Connection PDF
Over all Depth, h = 500 mm. Over all Depth, hcol = 600 mm
Width of flange, bf = 180 mm. Width of flange, bfcol = 210 mm
Width of outstanding flange b = 90 mm. Thk of flange, tfcol = 20.8 mm
Web thickness, tw = 10.2 mm. Thk of Web, twcol = 12 mm
Flange thickness, tf = 17.2 mm. Depth dcol = 558.4 mm
Depth between the flanges, d = 465.6 mm. Root radius, rcol = 20 mm
Root radius, r = 17 mm.
C/S Area, A = 110.7 cm2
3
Section modulus, Ze = 1808.7 cm
Section modulus, Zp = 2075 cm3
SECTION CLASSIFICATION
Constant ε 250
=
= 1.02
fY (IS:800-2007,Table-2)
Outstanding element of compression b
= 5.23
flange t
f
= Af / (d*tw)
fy
= 43 * 1000
465.6 * 10.2 * 240
= 0.04
= Af / (A)
fy
= 43 * 1000
110.7 * 240 * 100
= 0.02
Flange Classification:
b/tf ≤ 9.4ε
Web Classification
d/tw ≤ 84ε / (1+r1)
Assuming that the shear is transferred only through the web of the beam
Hence, Aw is considered only for major axis bending
Shear capacity of the beam, Vd = 240 * 5100
1.1 * √3
Vd = 642.4 KN
Connection is designed for 60 % capacity
So, Shear capacity for connection Vd1 = 385.4 KN
Check for web buckling under shear before yielding (IS:800-2007, Cl 8.2.1)
As d/tw = 45.65 , ≤ 67 ε, So Beam section is not suseptible to web buckling (IS:800-2007, Cl 8.4.2)
As V ≤ 0.6 Vd
To avoid irreversible deformation under serviceability loads, Md shall be less than 1.2 *Ze* fy /ϒmo incase of
simply supported and 1.5 *Ze* fy /ϒmo in cantilever beams
Md = 1 * 2075 * 240
1.1* 1000
= 452.73 KNm
= 473.55 KNm
All beam to column connections shall be designed to withstand a moment of at least 1.2 times the full
plastic moment of connected beam. (IS:800-2007, Cl 12.11.2.1)
1.2Md = 452.73 * 1.2 KNm
= 543.28 KNm
DESIGN FORCES SUMMARY
Connection is designed for 120% Moment capacity and 60% Shear capacity of section
Design Shear (0.6 Vd) = 385.4 KN
Design Moment (1.2 Md) = 543.3 KNm
= 1086.6 KN
Ag * fy (IS:800-2007, Cl 6.2)
Tdg =
ϒmo
Based on grade of steel Fe 410 & thickness of top plate which is less than or equal to 40, fyq for top plate = 240 N /mm2
= 4980.07 mm
205.0
= 24.3 mm
Design strength of Bottom plate in tension can be minimum because of yielding, rupture or block shear
Based on grade of steel Fe 410 & thickness of top plate which is less than or equal to 40, fyq for top plate = 240 N /mm2
= 4980.07 mm
205.0
= 24.3 mm
Design Strength Due to Rupture of Critical Section
An = 3680.8 mm2
Therefore, Thickness of bottom plate
T2 An
=
B2-2*18
3680.8
=
169.0
= 21.8 mm
Equating
Weld strength = Tensile force in flange
atp = 389.3 mm
However providing atp = 750 mm
abp = 491.8 mm
However providing abp = 820 mm
r
v
v
v p
p
p
Depth of the bearing plate is decided based on weld (w3) length required ((IS:800-2007,Table-1, IS:2062,
fu = 410 IS:814-1991,Table-5, )
Assuming thickness of the plate = 16 mm
= 189.37 N/mm2
= 385.4 * 1000
2 * 400 * 0.7 * 8
2
= 86.03 N/mm
= 90 mm
2
= 116.14 N/mm
fu
= f a + 3q 2
2
Resultant stress, fe (IS:800-2007, Cl 10.5.10.1.1)
3 * mw
2
= 188.92 N/mm
≤ 189.37 N/mm2 , Hence OK
DESIGN OF THICKNESS OF BEARING PLATE (T3)
Total shear force to be carried out by the bearing plate should always be less than its capacity of bearing.
Bearing strength of the plates is given by
A q * f yq
Fpsd = (IS:800-2007, Cl 8.7.5.2)
where, 0 . 8 * mo
Aq = Area of stiffener in contact with flange
Based on grade of steel Fe 410 & thickness of stiffeners which is less than 20, fyq for stiffeners = 250 N /mm2
Ymo = 1.1
So to get min thickness of the bracket, equating
Aq = 385.4*1000*0.8*1.1
250
2
Area of stiffeners in contact with flange, Aq = 1356.61 mm
= 10.05 mm
Vs fy
Shear stress, τab =
t*D 3 * mo
where
Vs = 385.4 KN
t = T3
= 16
D = 400
fy 250
=
3 * mo √3*1.1
= 131.22 N/mm2
τab = 385.4*1000
16*400
2
τab = 60.21875 N/mm
< 131.22 N/mm2 , Hence OK
M s fy
Bending stress, fbc =
Z ec mo
where
Ms = Vs * e
e = 15+(L3/2)
= 90 mm
2
Zec = T3*D
6
3
= 426666.67 mm
fy
mo f y
=
250
mo 1.1
2
= 227.27 N/mm
fbc = 385.4*1000*90
426666.67
2
= 81.3 N/mm
< 227.27 N/mm2 , Hence OK
CHECK REQUIREMENT OF WEB STIFFENER
Local capacity of the beam web at its connection to the column flange is given by
f
Fw = (b1 + n2 )* tw * yw
(IS:800-2007, Cl 8.7.4)
mo
where
b1 = Stiff bearing bracket length (IS:800-2007, Cl 8.7.1.3)
= L3 + 15 - erection gap (5mm)
= 160 mm
= 2.5 * (tf + r)
= 85.5 mm
tw = 10.2 mm
ϒmo = 1.1
Fw = (160+85.5) * 10.2*240
1.1
= 546.3 KN
≥ 385.4 KN, stiffener not required for bearing purpose,
Hence SAFE
BUCKLING STRENGTH OF THE BEAM WEB
= 250 mm
r = Radius of gyration
r = √I
√A
3
= √ ((b1+n1)*tw )
√ (12*(b1+n1)*tw)
= 2.94 mm
= 465.6 mm
λ = 158.37
(For curve - C) (IS:800-2007, Cl 8.7.1.5,
2
Fcd = 53.86 N/mm Table-9c
Fcdw = (160+250)*10.2*53.86
= 225.24 KN
< 385.4 KN, Hence End Stiffeners are required to
prevent buckling failure of web
Based on grade of steel Fe 410 & thickness of stiffeners which is less than 20, fyq for stiffeners = 250 N /mm2
Constant ε 250
=
= 1 (IS:800-2007,Table-2)
fY
As d/tw = 45.65 , ≤ 67 ε*√(Kv/5.35), So section is not suseptible to web buckling (IS:800-2007, Cl 8.4.2)
= 82.90 mm
As the outer edge is not continuously stiffened,
Outstand from the face of web should not exceed = 20tqε (IS:800-2007,Cl.8.7.1.2)
20tqε = 20*16*1
= 320
For design, core section should be taken with outstand limited to 14tqε
bs = minimum of 82.9mm or 14*tq*ε
(IS:800-2007,Cl.8.7.1.2)
bs = 82.9 mm
Provide plate of width ≈ 80.00 mm
= 6591854.4 mm4
= 4640.8 mm2
= 37.69 mm
= 12.35
fcd = 226.3 N/mm2 (IS:800-2007,Cl.8.7.1.5
Table: 9c)
Buckling strength of End stiffeners = Ae*fcd
1000
= 226.3 * 4640.8 / 1000
= 1050.21 KN
≥ 385.4 KN, Hence SAFE
End fillet weld, normal to the direction of force shall be of unequal size with a throat thickness not less than 0.5t,
Effective min throat thickness of weld = 0.5*tw (IS:800-2007,Cl.10.5.8.5)
Effective min size of weld = 0.5*10.2/0.7 mm
= 7.28 mm
fu = 410
Strength of weld for shop weld = 1060.48 N/mm of weld length
= 1847.7804 KN
≥ 385.4 KN, Hence SAFE
Local capacity of the column web at its connection to the beam is given by
f yw
Fw = (b1 + n2 )*tw * (IS:800-2007,Cl.8.7.4)
where mo
b1 = Stiff bearing length (IS:800-2007, Cl 8.7.1.3)
= T2
= 25.0 mm
= 204 mm
For column, tw = twcol
= 12 mm
ϒmo = 1.1
Fw = (25+204)*12*240
1.1
= 599.56 KN
< 1086.56 KN, Web is failing in bearing strength,
Continuity plates are required.
= 300 mm
Slendnerness ratio, λ = KL/r
r = Radius of gyration
= √I
√A
= √ ((b1+n1)*twcol3)
√ (12*(b1+n1)*twcol)
2
= √ (twcol /12)
= √ (12^2/12)
= 3.46 mm
= 558.4 mm
λ = 161.39
(For curve - C) (IS:800-2007,
2
Fcd = 52.19 N/mm Cl 8.7.1.5, Table-9c
Fcdw = (25+300)*12*52.19
= 203.54 KN
< 1086.56 KN, Hence Continuity plates are required to
prevent buckling failure of web
Continuity plates are required to prevent both bearing and buckling of web
Based on grade of steel Fe 410 & thickness of continuity plate which is less than 20, fyq for continuity plate = 250 N /mm2
Check for web buckling (with continuity plate) under shear before yielding (IS:800-2007, Cl 8.2.1)
As d/tw = 45.65 , ≤ 67 ε*√(Kv/5.35), So section is not suseptible to web buckling (IS:800-2007, Cl 8.4.2)
= 97.00 mm
20tqε = 20*16*1
= 320
For design, core section should be taken with outstand limited to 14tqε
bs = minimum of 97mm or 14*tq*ε
(IS:800-2007,Cl.8.7.1.2)
bs = 97 mm
Provide plate of width = 95.00 mm
CHECK FOR BUCKLING STRENGTH (IS:800-2007,Cl.8.7.1.5)
= 11058997 mm4
2
= 8992 mm
= 35.07 mm
Considering flanges are not restrained
KL = 1.0 * dcol (IS:800-2007,Cl.8.7.1.5(b))
= 1.0*558.4
= 558.4 mm
λ = 15.92
2
fy = 250.00 N/mm
For this fy and λ, Using table 9c
2
fcd = 225.22 N/mm (IS:800-2007,Cl.8.7.1.5
Table: 9c)
Buckling strength of continuity plate, Pd = Ae*fcd
1000
= 2025.18 KN
= 487.00 KN
Total load to be carried out by stiffeners should always be less than the bearing strength of stiffener.
Bearing strength of the stiffeners is given by
A q * f yq
Fpsd = (IS:800-2007,Cl.8.7.5.2)
where, 0 . 8 * mo
Aq = Area of stiffener in contact with flange
Ymo = 1.1
So to get min thickness of the stiffener, Equating
2
Total area of stiffeners in contact with flange Aq = 1714.24 mm
Area of one stiffener in contact with flange = 857.12 mm2
End fillet weld, normal to the direction of force shall be of unequal size with a throat thickness not less than 0.5t,
fu = 410
Strength of weld for shop weld = 1325.6 N/mm of weld length
= 3650.1722 KN
≥ 1086.56 KN, Hence SAFE
t ≥ (d p + b p )
where, 90
dp = panel zone depth between continuity plate
= h
bp = panel zone width between column flanges
= dcol
t = twcol in case of columns or thickness of doubler plate if
needed
(h + d col )
twcol ≥
90
= 500+558.4
90
= 11.76 mm
2 Based on flange & web classfication, Beam Section is a PLASTIC SECTION (CLASS-1)
3 Connection is designed for 120% Moment capacity and 60% Shear capacity of section
4 As d/tw = 45.65 , ≤ 67 ε, So Beam section is not suseptible to web buckling
5 Top Plate properties:
a Width : 205.00 mm
b Thickness 25.00 mm
c Length: 750.00 mm
d Weld 10.00 mm
6 Bottom Plate properties:
a Width : 205.00 mm
b Thickness 25.00 mm
c Length: 820.00 mm
d Weld 10.00 mm
7 Web Stiffener for Beam
stiffener is required to prevent web from failing in buckling
a Thickness 16.00 mm
b Width 80.00 mm
c Weld 8.00 mm
8 Bearing Plate properties
a Thickness 16.00 mm
b Weld 8.00 mm
c Length: 150.00 mm
d Depth 400.00 mm