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Steel Design - Problem Set 1

This document contains 4 problems related to calculating the load capacities of bolted steel connections. Problem 1 involves calculating the maximum safe load for a bolted connection between an L150x87.5x9.5 angle and a gusset plate. Problems 2 and 3 involve calculating tensile capacities and critical areas for different bolted connections between steel plates and angles. Problem 4 involves calculating the safe load capacities based on both the bolts and plate strength for a bolted lap joint connection between a steel plate and bolts.

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Steel Design - Problem Set 1

This document contains 4 problems related to calculating the load capacities of bolted steel connections. Problem 1 involves calculating the maximum safe load for a bolted connection between an L150x87.5x9.5 angle and a gusset plate. Problems 2 and 3 involve calculating tensile capacities and critical areas for different bolted connections between steel plates and angles. Problem 4 involves calculating the safe load capacities based on both the bolts and plate strength for a bolted lap joint connection between a steel plate and bolts.

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CE 322 - PRINCIPLES OF STEEL DESIGN

Problem Set
Tension Member in Bolted Connections

Capacity/strength should be answered in N, and areas in mm2.

Problem 1:
A bolted connection shown in the figure is
consisted of and L150x87.5x9.5 angular section
with area of 2206 mm2 that is attached to the
gusset plate. The angle is made of A36 steel, and
the bolts used to fasten it is 20-mm in diameter,
where threads are excluded from the shear plane.
Fy=248 MPa and Fu=400 MPa. Use reduction factor
of 0.80.
The allowable shearing stress in bolts is 207 MPa
while the allowable bearing stress in bolt holes is
1.2Fu.
Compute for max. safe value of load that the
connection can carry using NSCP 2001, Allowable Strength Design.

Problem 2:
The butt join connection shown in the figure used
are 22-mm A325 bolts in oversized holes. The
allowable shearing stress in bolts is 145 MPa.
1. Compute the tensile capacity of the connection
if the shearing of bolts governs.
2. Compute the tensile capacity of the connection
if the bearing stress in bolt holes governs. Use
allowable bearing stress in bolt holes 1.2Fu.
3. Calculate for the tearing capacity of the most
critical plate using the NSCP 2015, ASD.
4. Calculate for the strength of the most critical
plate using NSCP 2015, LRFD. A529 steel
graded is used with Fy=290 MPa and Fu=414 MPa.
Problem 3:
A single-angle tension member
L175x100x18 is connected using 16 mm
bolts in standard holes. A441 steel grade
is used for the angle with Fy=276 MPa
and Fu=414 MPa. Calculate for the
following:
1. The most critical net area in the angle.
2. The strength of the gross area of the
angle.
3. The strength of the net area of the
angle.
The area of the given angle is 4961 mm2. Use NSCP 2015, ASD.

Problem 4:
The plate shown has a thickness of 12 mm and
gross width of 300 mm and it is part of a lap joint
connection. The diameter of bolts to which the
shown standard holes were used for, is 22 mm.
Determine the following if S = 40 mm:
1. The safe load that can be applied based on
the strength of fasteners. Fv=193 MPa, and
Fp=1.2Fu.
2. The most critical net area. Investigate the
following sections:
2.1. A-B-C-F
2.2. A-B-C-D-E
2.3. A-B-D-E
3. The safe load that can be applied based on the capacity of the plate shown.
The Fy=250 MPa and Fu=400 MPa. Use NSCP 2015, LRFD. After, resolve this problem using
NSCP 2015, ASD.

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