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MODULE F: SIMPLE CONNECTIONS
This module of CIE 428 covers the following subjects
Connector characterization
Failure modes of bolted shear connections
Detailing of bolted connections
Bolts: common and high-strength
Shear strength of high-strength bolts
Slip-critical connections
High-strength bolts in tension
Combined shear and tension in fasteners
Welded connections
Fillet welds
READING: Chapter 7 of Segui
AISC LRFD Manual of Steel Construction, 3rdEd.
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INTRODUCTION
For the purpose of this class, connections are characterized as
either
Simple
Eccentric
The figure below from Segui illustrates different types of bolted
and welded connections. Those connections in parts a and b of the
figure are termed simple
Line of action of resultant force passes through the center
of gravity of the connection
All parts of the connection share equally in resisting the
load
The other connections are termed eccentric and are discussed in
the following module. Eccentric connections are shown in parts cand d of the figure below.
Chapter J of the LRFD Specification addresses the design of
connections. The following connectors are covered
Bolts
Rivets
Welds
Only bolted and welded connections are considered in CIE 428.
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FAILURE MODES OF BOLTED SHEAR CONNECTIONS
Two types of bolted connector failure are considered in this section
Failure of the connector
Failure of the connected parts
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Connector failure
Consider first the figure shown below from Segui that presents
joints in single (one shear plane) and double (two shear planes)
shear.
In part a of the figure (single shear connection), the load (shear) on
the fastener is P and the connector failure is in the fastener.
Loading is not concentric on the fastener, the eccentricity
is small and it will be ignored.
The load resisted by the fastener can be written as
v P f A=
where v f is the average shearing stress and A is the cross-sectional
area.
In part b of the figure, the connector is in double shear and the load
is equal to
2 v P f A=
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Why?
Failure of the connected parts
The failure of the connected parts can be separated into twocategories.
Failure resulting from excessive tension, shear, or bending
in the parts being connected
For a tension member must consider tension on the net
area, tension on the gross area, and block shear
For beam-beam or beam-column connections, must
consider block shear
Gusset plates and framing angles must be checked for
P , M , and V
Failure of the connected part because of bearing exerted
by the fastener
If the hole is slightly larger than the fastener and the
fastener is assumed to be placed loosely in the hole
(rarely the case), contact between the fastener and the
connected part will exist over approximately 50% of the
circumference of the fastener. See the figure below for
information.
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The average bearing stress is
p
P f
dt =
where terms are defined in the figure. If the maximum
bearing pressure is known, the maximum load is easily
calculated by manipulating the above equation
The bearing problem is complicated a little by the edge
distance and bolt spacing; subjects that are discussed
below. See the figure below from Segui for an
illustration of these complications.
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DETAILING BOLTED CONNECTIONS
Bearing strength, bolt spacing and bolt edge distance are
considered in this section.
Bearing strength limits
One possible failure mode resulting from excessive bearing is
shown in the figure below from Segui. In this figure, the actual
failure surface is replaced by a failure surface in part b, which
simplifies the calculation.
Noting the total failure load is equal to the sum of the failure loads
on the two surfaces shown in part b of the figure:
2(0.6 ) 1.2n u c u c R F L t F L t = =
where
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0.6 u F = Shear fracture stress of the connected part
c L =Distance from the edge of the hole to the edge of
the connected part
t = Thickness of the connected part
The tear-out described above can also occur between bolt holes in
the direction of the applied load as shown in the figure below,
which provides an alternate definition for c L .
To prevent excessive elongation of the hole, an upper limit is
placed on the bearing load. This limit is
( )n u R CF dt =
where
C = Constant
d = Bolt diameter
t = Thickness of the connected part
The values assigned to C are 2.4, 3.0, and 2.0, depending on the
hole type and the acceptability of hole ovaling at service load. See
Equations J3-2a, -2b, and –2c of the LRFD Specification for
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details. Considering only standard (not slotted) holes, if excessive
deformation is a concern, C = 2.4. In this case,
If 2 , 1.2c n c u L d R L tF ≤ =
If 2 , 2.4c n u L d R dtF > =
The design bearing strength is equal to n Rφ , where 0.75φ = .
Spacing and edge-distance requirements
Section J3.3 of the LRFD Specification sets a minimum center-to-
center spacing ( s) of bolts equal to 2.67d (and preferably not less
than 3d), where d is the fastener diameter. Such distances are
needed to maintain clearances between bolt nuts and maintain
clearance for wrench sockets. See the figure from Segui below for
details.
Section J3.4 of the LRFD Specification gives minimum edgedistances ( e L ) as a function of bolt-size and type of edge (sheared,
rolled, or gas cut). The table referenced in that section (Table J3.4)
is presented below.
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The example below from Segui illustrates the detailing
requirements introduced above.
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In the above example, the calculated bolt spacings and edge
distances are the same in the gusset and tension member. Only the
thickness will control in this case, and because the thickness of the
tension member is less than that of the gusset, the gusset willcontrol.
BOLTS: COMMON AND HIGH STRENGTH
Common bolts
Common bolts differ from high-strength bolts by
Material
Clamping force not accounted for with common bolts
Common bolts are designated as ASTM A307, with an ultimate
shearing stress of 24 ksi (see Table J3.2 of the AISC LRFD
Specification).
The design shear strength of A307 bolts is n Rφ , where φ is 0.75,
and the nominal shear strength is
24n v b b R F A A= =
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where
v F = Ultimate shearing stress
b = Cross-sectional area of the unthreaded part of the bolt (nominal bolt area)
t = Thickness of the connected part
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The example below from Segui illustrates the calculation of the
design strength of a tension connection with A307 bolts.
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High-strength bolts
High-strength bolts for structural joints come in two grades,
namely
ASTM A325
ASTM A490
Two conditions of bolt installation are used with high-strength
bolts
Snug-tight (producing a bearing connection)
Few impacts of an impact wrench
Full effort of a worker with an ordinary spud wrench
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Tensioned (producing a slip-critical connection)
Turn-of-nut method: specified number of rotations of
the nut from snug tight (nut rotations correlated to boltelongation)
Calibrated wrench tightening
Alternate design bolts: specially design bolts whose
tops twist off when the proper tension has been
achieved
Direct tension indicators: compress washer (under bolt
head or nut) with protrusions to a gap that is correlated
to bolt tension
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When high-strength bolts are to be tensioned, minimum limits are
set on the bolt tension. See Table J3.1 in the LRFD Specification.
Tension equal to 70% of the minimum tensile strength of
the bolt
Purpose of tensioning is to achieve the clamping force
shown in the figure below from Segui
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In reference to the figure above, as the bolt is tensioned and
elongates, the connected parts undergo compression. The total
compressive force on the parts is equal to the bolt tension.
If an external force P is applied, a friction force will develop between the connected parts, with a maximum value of
F N µ =
where µ is the coefficient of static friction between the connected
parts (a function of surface condition of the steel parts) and N is the
normal force shown in the figure above.
Each bolt in the connection is then capable of resisting a
force P = F before slippage. Prior to slippage, there is no
bearing or shear.
SHEAR STRENGTH OF HIGH-STRENGTH BOLTS
The design shear strength of high strength bolts, like A307 bolts, is
n Rφ , where φ is 0.75. Unlike A307 bolts, the shear strength of A325 and A490 bolts depends on whether the threads are in the
shear plane (threads not excluded from the shear plane) or not
(threads excluded from the shear plane).
A325-N: threads included in the shear plane
A325-X: threads excluded from the shear plane
Rather than using a reduced cross-sectional area when the threads
are not excluded from the shear plane, the ultimate shear stress is
multiplied by a factor of 0.75 in the LRFD Specification. Results
are presented in the last column of Table J3.2 of the Specification,
which was reproduced above. In summary,
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Fastener Threads n v b R F A=
A325 Included in shear plane 48 b
A325 Excluded from shear plane 60 b
A490 Included in shear plane 60 b
A490 Excluded from shear plane 75 b
The calculation of the design strength of a connection is illustrated
below. The bolts are 7/8 inch in diameter; threads are not in the
shear plane, and the steel is Grade 50 steel.
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SLIP-CRITICAL CONNECTIONS
As noted earlier, a connection with high-strength bolts is classified
as either a bearing or slip-critical connection.
In bearing connections, the bolt is brought to a snug-tightcondition so that the surfaces of the connected parts are in firm
contact.
Slippage is acceptable
Shear and bearing on the connector
In slip-critical connections, no slippage is permitted and the
friction force described earlier must not be exceeded.
Slippage is not acceptable
Slip-critical strength based on factored loads herein.
The LRFD Specification writes rules for basing the
strength on service loads but such an approach is not
discussed in CIE 428. Refer to the Specification for
details.
Proper installation and tensioning is key
Connector not subjected to shear and bearing (in theory)
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Must have sufficient shear and bearing strength in the
event of overload that causes slip. See Section J3.8 of
the LRFD Specification for details.
AISC writes that slip-critical bolted (or welded) connections beused in specific circumstances. Part of Section J1.11 of the LRFD
Specification that lists these circumstances is reproduced below.
As introduced earlier, the resistance to slip is a function of the
product of the
Normal force (equal to the bolt tension)
Coefficient of static friction between the contact surfaces
The LRFD Specification writes that the design slip resistance per
bolt, str r φ , shall equal or exceed the required force due to factored
loads, where
1.13 str b sr T N µ =
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where 1.13 is a factor that accounts for the expected 13% increase
above the minimum specified preload provided by calibrated
torque wrench tightening procedures, and
µ = Mean slip coefficient of friction for Class A, B,or C surfaces
bT =Minimum fastener tension (see Table J3.1 of the
Specification)
s N = Number of slip planes (described earlier)
Guidance is provided for the mean slip coefficient (staticcoefficient of friction) associated with the three classes of surface
noted above.
For unpainted clean mill scale steel surfaces (Class A),
0.33 µ =
Assumed surface for CIE 428 u.n.o.
For unpainted blast-cleaned steel surfaces (Class B),
0.50 µ =
For hot-dip galvanized and roughened steel surfaces
(Class C), 0.35 µ =
The resistance factor varies as a function of the type of hole and its
orientation. The LRFD Specification writes that
For standard holes, 1.0φ =
Assumed hole geometry for CIE 428 u.n.o.
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For oversized and short-slotted holes, 0.85φ =
For long-slotted holes transverse to the direction of load,
0.70φ =
For long-slotted holes parallel to the direction of load,
0.60φ =
The two examples from Segui below illustrate aspects of the
checking or design of high-strength, slip-critical bolted
connections.
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The following example presents a design procedure for slip-critical
connections. The C6x13 shown below is to resist a factored load of 108 kips. Bolts to be used are 7/8-inch diameter, A325; threads are
in the shear plane and slip of the connection is permitted.
Determine the number and layout of bolts so that h is a minimum.
A36 steel is used.
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Based on the above example, what are the steps in the design of a
slip-critical connection?
Below is an example from Segui of the design of a tension member
and its connection. This example is an extension of the last
example where the size of the tension member was given. In the
example below, the tension member must also be sized, based in part on the connection details.
Is this an appropriate consideration for design?
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HIGH-STRENGTH BOLTS IN TENSION
When a tensile force Q is applied to a non-tensioned (snug-tight)
bolt, the resulting tensile force in the bolt is equal to the applied
tensile force, Q.
When a tensile force Q is applied to a tensioned bolt with pre-
tension 0T , the resulting tensile force in the bolt is approximately
equal to 0T , where the applied force relieves the compression
(clamping forces) on the connected parts.
An example of a high-strength bolt in tension is shown below
(from Segui). Consider now the circled bolt in tension.
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Consider the bolt and the connected part shown in the figure below
from Segui. Part a of the figure shows free-body diagrams of the
parts after tensioning. Note that the bolt and the connected part are
in equilibrium.
Shown in part a of the figure is the bolt tension 0T and the normal
clamping force 0 N (equal in magnitude to 0T ).
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When an external tensile force F is applied (to one bolt), the forces
are those shown in part b of the figure above. Summing the forces
in part c of the figure gives the total tensile force in the bolt as
T F N = +
The application of the force F will increase the bolt tension and
cause it to elongate by an amount bδ . Compression in the flange of
the structural tee (assumed connection detail) will be reduced,
resulting in a distortion fl δ in the same sense as bδ . Assuming that
the clamping force N is applied over a uniform area of flange fl ,
and that the connected parts (the flanges) do not separate
( ) fl fl fl fl b b b b
bb fl b fl
E A A E A F T N E
L L L L
δ δ δ ∆ = ∆ − ∆ = − = −
where b L is the length of the bolt (in tension) and fl L is the
thickness of the flange. Note that these lengths are of the same
order and that fl is much greater than b :
N T ∆ ∆ and F N ∆ ≈ ∆
The ratio of T ∆ to N ∆ is approximately 0.05 to 0.10.
Most of the applied load relieves the compression on the
connected parts.
To estimate the magnitude of the applied load required to
overcome the clamping effect (for the parts to separate), consider
the figure below from Segui.
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For the connected parts to separate, the change in the compressive
force must equal the initial pre-compression, namely, 0 N N ∆ = .
When the parts have separated,
0 0 0 0 00.1 0.1 1.1 F T T T N T N T = + ∆ = + ∆ = + =
That is, at the point of separation, the bolt tension is approximately
10% larger than the pretension.
What happens once the parts have separated?
Any increase in external load F will be resisted entirely by an
increase in bolt tension.
To avoid separation (and use the design strengths given in Table
J3.2 of the LRFD Specification), high-strength bolts subject to
direct tension must be pretensioned to the values given in Table
J3.1, regardless of whether the connection is slip-critical or not.
Calculate the tension force in the bolt assuming that there is
no initial tension.
Prying Action
In connections in which the fasteners are subjected to tension
forces, the flexibility of the connected parts can lead to
deformations that increase the tensile force applied to the fastener.
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Force is known as prying force
Shown in the figure below from Segui
Before the external load is applied, the normal compressive force
0 N is centered on the bolt. As the external load is applied and if
the flange is sufficiently flexible to deform as shown above, thecompressive forces will migrate towards the edges of the flanges.
This redistribution will change the relationship between all of the
forces and the bolt tension will increase.
If the flange is rigid, no redistribution will occur.
How stiff is rigid in this case?
The maximum prying force will be reached when only the corners
of the flange remain in contact with the connected part. See the
figure above for details.
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For connections of the type shown above, Section J3.6 of the
LRFD Specification writes that the applied load shall be the sum of
the factored loads and any tension resulting from prying action
produced by deformation of the connected parts.
A procedure for determining prying forces is given in Part 9 of the
LRFD Specification. The presentation of Segui is similar and gives
identical results. Consider the part of a structural tee shape shown
below. The presentation is for one fastener only. The force T is the
external factored tension force applied to one bolt, Q is the prying
force applied to one bolt, andc
B is the total bolt force. The prying
force has shifted to the tip of the flange of the tee and is at itsmaximum value.
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From consideration of force and moment equilibrium, the
following equations are derived:
; ;a a b b c
Tb M Qa M Qa B T Q− −
− = = = +
These equations can be combined into a single equation for the
bolt force, including the effects of prying. First, a variable is
defined as the ratio of the moment per unit length along the bolt
line to the moment per unit length at the face of the stem
b b
a a
M
M
α
δ
−
−
=
where
δ = Net area at bolt line divided by gross area at
stem = 1 /d p′−
d ′ = Diameter of the bolt hole
p = Length of flange tributary to one bolt
a aM − = Design strength at a-a = 2( / 4)b f y
pt F φ
The total bolt forcec
B can thus be calculated as
[1 ](1 )c
b B T
a
δα
δα = +
+
At this level of loading, the resultant of the tensile force in the bolt
does not coincide with the axis of the bolt. For better agreement
with test results, the force resultant is shifted toward the stem of
the tee by d /2, where d is the bolt diameter, that is
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0.5 ; 0.5b b d a a d ′ ′= − = +
and
[1 ](1 )c
b B T
a
δα
δα
′= +
′+
If the bolt forcec
B is set equal to the design tensile strength,
denoted B,
[( / ) 1]( / )
{1 [ / ) 1]( / )}
B T a b
B T a b
α
δ
′ ′−=
′ ′− −
Two limit states are possible
Tensile failure of the bolt
Bending failure of the tee
Plastic moments form at lines a-a and b-b producing amechanism
If the absolute value of α is less than 1.0, the moment at the bolt
line per unit length is less than that at the face of the stem,
indicating that the mechanism has not formed
Tensile failure of the bolt controls, andc
B B=
If the absolute value of α is greater than or equal to 1.0, plastic
hinges will have formed at both a-a and b-b
Controlling limit state is bending failure of the tee
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Since the moments at a-a and b-b are limited to the plastic
moment, α should be set equal to 1.0.
The three equilibrium equations presented at the top of page 42 can
be combined into a single equation to establish the required flangethickness,
f t , as follows:
2
( ) ( )4
a a b b
a a
f y
b p b
Tb M M
M
pt F
M
δα
δα φ δα φ
− −
−
′ − =
=
= =
and for 0.90b
φ = ,
4.444
(1 ) f y
Tbt
pF δα
′=
+
The design of connections subjected to prying forces involvesiteration.
Always make an allowance for prying force in design
Select a trial thickness and bolt geometry
Calculate f t and
c B using the above equations
If actual f t is different from the required value, the
actual values of α andc
B will be different from those
previously calculated
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If the actual bolt force, which includes the prying force, is desired,
α must be recomputed. Using b′ instead of b, and setting
a a b pM φ
−= , then
2
1 4.444( 1)
f y
Tb
pt F α
δ
′= −
The total bolt force can now be found using the boxed equation on
page 43.
What if the flange thickness is inadequate?
Increase the flange thickness by using another tee shape
Use more bolts to reduce T
The example below from Segui illustrates most of the concepts
introduced above.
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COMBINED SHEAR AND TENSION IN FASTENERS
Most connections involving simultaneous shear and tension are
eccentric connections, which will be discussed in the next module.
One exception is the connection shown below, where, because theline of action passes through the center of gravity of the
connection, each fastener can be assumed to resist an equal share
of each component (V and T ) of the load.
An elliptical interaction curve is used for the case of combined
loading in bearing-type connections, as shown in the figure below.
The equation for this curve is given by the following equation
2 2[ ] [ ] 1.0( ) ( )
u u
n t n v
T V
R Rφ φ + =
where
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uT = Factored tensile load on the bolt
( )n t Rφ = Design strength of the bolt in tension
uV = Factored tensile load on the bolt
( )n v Rφ = Design strength of the bolt in shear
For performance checking, the above equation is written as
2 2[ ] [ ] 1.0
( ) ( )
u u
n t n v
T V
R Rφ φ
+ ≤
This equation can be re-packaged to permit calculation of the
required bolt area in a connection as follows
2 2( ) ( )u ub
t v
T V A
F F φ φ ≥ +∑
The 3rd Ed of the LRFD presents the interaction equations in two
forms. The interaction equations are listed in Table A-J3.1 of theSpecification. The body of the specification uses a different format
and parses the elliptical interaction curve into three straight-line
segments as shown in the figure below from the Specification.
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The Specification writes that in combined shear and tension in a
bearing type connection, the design strength of the bolt is given by
t b F Aφ
where
t F =
Nominal tension stress computed using the
equations in Table J3.5 of the LRFD
Specification (see below) as a function of the
shear stress produced by the factored loads. Note
that the design shear strength, v F φ , must equal
or exceed the shear stress v f .
b = Nominal unthreaded body area of the bolt
φ = 0.75
For slip-critical connections in which the bolts are subjected to
shear and tension, the effect of the applied tensile force is to reduce
the clamping force, thereby reducing the allowable friction force.
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The LRFD Specification reduces the slip-critical shear strength in
this case by multiplying the slip-critical shear strength ( str r φ ) by
[1 ]1.13u
m b
T
T N −
where
uT = Factored tensile load on the bolt
mT = Prescribed initial bolt tension
b N = Number of bolts in the connection
The uses of some of the above design equations are illustrated
below using an example from Segui.
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WELDED CONNECTIONS
Structural welding is a process whereby the parts to be connected
are heated and fused with a molten filler metal. The figure below
from Segui illustrates two fillet-welded connections.
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Upon cooling, the structural steel (parent metal) and weld or filler
metal will act as one continuous part. The filler metal is deposited
from a special electrode. A number of welding processes are used,
depending on the application
Field welds
Shop welds
Shown below is a figure from Segui that illustrates shielded metal
arc welding (SMAW):
Current arcs across the gap between the electrode and the base metal
Connected parts are heated and part of the filler metal is
deposited into the molten base metal
Coating on the electrode vaporizes and forms a protective
gaseous shield, preventing the molten metal from oxidizing
before it solidifies
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The electrode is moved across the joint and a weld bead is
deposited
Size of the weld bead depends on the rate of travel
As the weld cools, impurities rise to the surface and form a coating
called slag
Slag must be removed before the next pass or the weld is
painted
Shielded metal arc welding is normally done manually and is
widely used for field welding
Self-shielded flux core
Gas shielded flux core
These and other processes are used for shop welding. Shop
processes are automated or semi-automated in many cases. Other
processes include
Submerged arc welding: end of the electrode and the arc are
submerged in a granular flux that melts and forms a gaseous
shield.
Electroslag
As noted earlier, the two common types of welds are
Fillet welds
Welds placed in a corner formed by two parts in contact
See figure on page 54
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Groove welds
Welds deposited in a gap between two parts; see figure below
Single bevel groove welds shown in the figure
Backing bar
One of both of the parts must be prepared
Plug welds are shown in the figure below from Segui
Circular or slotted hole that is filled with weld metal
Used sometimes when more weld length is needed than is
available
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Panel zone doubler plates of seismic moment frames
Of the two key types of welds, fillet welds are the most common
and are considered in the following section. Fillet welds are
cheaper than groove welds.
Why?
The design of complete joint penetration (CJP) groove welds is
generally straightforward. The filler metal is equally or
overmatched to the parent metal (equal strength or greater)
Connected parts considered continuous through the weld
FILLET WELDS
The design and analysis of fillet welds is based on the assumption
that the geometry of the weld is a 45-degree right triangle as shown
below in the figure from Segui.
Shown in the above figure are the leg length (w) and the throat
thickness (t ).
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Standard weld sizes are expressed in sixteenths of an inch.
Failure of fillet welds is assumed to occur in shear on the throat.
That failure plane is also shown in the figure above.
The strength of a fillet weld depends on the strength of the filler or
electrode metal used. The strength of an electrode is given in terms
of its tensile strength in ksi. Strengths of 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110,
and 120 ksi are available.
The standard notation for an electrode is E**XX where ** indicate
the tensile strength in ksi and XX denotes the type of coating used.
Usually XX is the focus of design
E70XX is an electrode with a tensile strength of 70 ksi
Electrodes should be chosen to match the base metal.
Use E70XX electrodes for use with steels that have a
yield stress less than 60 ksi
Use E80XX electrodes that have a yield stress of 60 ksi
or 65 ksi
The critical shearing stress on a weld of length L is given by
0.707v
P f
wL=
where all terms are defined above. If the ultimate shearing stress in
the weld is termedW
F , the nominal design strength of the weld
can be written as
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0.707 ( ) 0.707 (0.75[0.6 ]) 0.32n w EXX EXX
R wL F wL F wLF φ φ = = =
For E70XX and E80XX electrodes, the design stresses areW
F φ , or
31.5 ksi and 36 ksi, respectively.
In addition, the factored load shear on the base metal shall not
produce a stress in excess of BM
F φ , where BM
F is the nominal
shear strength of the connected material. The factored load on the
connection is thus subjected to the limit of
0.90(0.6 ) 0.54n BM g y g y g
R F A F A F Aφ φ = = =
where g
is the area subjected to shear. When the load is in the
same direction as the axis of the weld, such as that shown in the
figure below from Segui, the base metal must also be examined
using the above equation.
Putting aside the eccentricity of the connection, the design strength
of the welds (2 in total) is 2(0.707 )W
w F φ and the shear capacity of
the bracket is BM t F φ .
The following table from the LRFD Specification presents the
design strength of welds. The example on the page following the
table, from Segui, illustrates the design approaches presented
above.
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When a weld extends to the corner of a member, it must be
continued around the corner (an end return) as shown in the figure
below from Segui.
Prevent stress concentrations at the corner of the weld
Minimum length of return is 2w
Welds are shown on structural drawings by standard symbols.Some standard symbols are shown below in a figure from Segui.
Symbols from the LRFD Specification are shown on the next page.
Near side, far side, weld size, weld length
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Below is an example from Segui that illustrates some of the
concepts introduced above.
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