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16-Problem 3-4-3 for staggered bolts-tension members-1/2.

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Problem 3-4-3 for staggered bolts-tension members-1/2.

This post reviews the solved problem 3-4-3 for staggered bolt-tension members. This problem is quoted from Prof. Segui’s handbook. the main aim is to investigate the different failure roots of failures and the corresponding net areas.

Problem 3-4-3 for staggered bolts-tension members

Prof. Segui has considered the actual force acting on each net area and adjusted the estimated net area as we will see in the next calculations.

An MC9x 23.9 is connected by 3/4 inches bolts as shown in figure P-3.4-3.ASTMA572 steel is used. a) determine the design strength b) Determine the allowable strength.

How to find Fy and Fu for A572?

The next image shows the arrangement of the bolts, spacing, and the vertical distances between bolts. Please click on the image to expand it for more clarity.

We can find a brief illustration of the properties of the MC section. The data for the gross area, Flange breadth, web thickness, and flange thickness are shown in the next image. The yield stress and the ultimate stress values are also shown.

Data of MC 9x23.90 section

The next image shows the number of blot lines and the spacing between each bolt. We add 1/8 inch to the diameter of the bolt to get the hole diameter and use its value for the deduction. We can see that the hole diameter is 7/8 inches.

Problem 3-4-3 for staggered bolts-First failure line-ABCD.

We are checking the various possibilities for the route of the failure line, we started the investigation of the first failure line which is line abcd.

The net area can be estimated as equal to the gross area minus the area of holes. The area for holes area can be estimated as the product of (n*db*tweb), n=2 since we have two bolts, dh=7/8″, and the thickness of the web=0.4″. The final net area can be estimated as equal to 6.32 inches2. The section abcd is acted upon by 100%P.

The  first route ABCD information.

Problem 3-4-3 for staggered bolts-2nd failure line-ABFCD.

We are checking the various possibilities for the route of the failure line, we are checking the second failure line which is line ABFCD, please refer to the next image for more details.

We have two zigzag lines BF and FC. These two lines have the same S value, the horizontal spacing between bolts in the direction of the applied force. The vertical distances are the same for these two lines which are 2 1/2″.

The net area can be estimated as equal to the gross area minus the sum of deductions and additions multiplied by the web thickness. The deduction in inches for hole area can be estimated as the product of (n*db)=3*7/8=21/8″. We add the sum of the value of (S^2/4g) for the two lines. We have equal s and g for these lines. The addition is equal to +1.25.

The sum value=-1.375″. we will multiply this value by the web thickness and then add it to the gross area to get the final net area, which can be estimated as equal to 6.47 inch2. The section abcd is acted upon by 100%P.

The  data for the second route abfcd

Problem 3-4-3 for staggered bolts-3rd failure line-AEFGD’.

We check the third failure line which is line AEFGD’, please refer to the next image for more details. Each bolt transfers the applied force by a ratio of force value by the bolt’s number equal to P/7. Section AEFGD’ excludes two bolts that transfer 2P/7 to the Gusset plate. The section is fit for only the remaining force of 5/7P.

The net area can be estimated as equal to the gross area minus the area of holes. The area of holes can be estimated as the product of (n*db*tweb), n=3, since we have three bolts, dh=7/8″, and the thickness of the web=0.4″. The final net area can be estimated as equal to 5.97 inch2.

The section is acted upon by (5/7)*P. A modification can be done to the net area by multiplying by the ratio of 7/5. the value of net area equals 8.358 inch2.

The data of the third route aefgd'.

We come to the end of the first part, we will continue in the second part. Thank you.

The next post is problem 3-4-3 for the MC section –LRFD and ASD value-2/2.

A useful external link –Tensile yielding and tensile rupture. A Beginner’s Guide to the Steel Construction Manual, 14th ed.

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