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9c- Practice problem-longitudinal weld of a c section

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Practice problem-longitudinal weld of a C section.

This is a Practice problem for the longitudinal weld of a C section., this is case 2 for the shear lag factor table D3.1-CM-14. and also can be considered as case 4 based on CM-15 and related specification -2016.

In this post, we will solve two solutions the first solution is based on CM-14, and the second solution is based on CM-15.

Practice problem-longitudinal weld of a C section

Refer to table 1-5 part-1 to get the flange thickness and the depth for the given C6x10.50 section.

The data for C6 x10.50  part -1 from table 1-5.

From Part 2 of Table 1-5, we get the x-bar distance.

The data for C6 x10.50  part -2 from table 1-5.

Shear lag factor U based on CM-14.

As we can see from the next picture, for table D3.1 shear lag factors for connections to tension members, for longitudinal weld it is case 4, but it is only for plates where the tension load is transmitted by longitudinal weld only. we will use case 2 instead.

The shear lag factor depends on the width of the joint w and establishes a relation between the length of connection L and width W.

1-From the given Data for the ASTMA36, we can get the yield stress Fy=36 ksi and the ultimate stress Fult as equal to 58 ksi.

2- From the given section of C6x10.50, we can find the following data. The first item is the area of the given section, the area will be equal to 3.07 inch2. The breadth of the flange is bf=2.03 inches, the flange thickness is 0.343 inches and the width of the web equals 0.314 inches. As for the overall depth, it will be equal to 6 inches.

3- The length of connection is given by the given section as equal to 5 inches.

4- The U value equals (1-xbar/L)=(1-0.5/5)=0.90.

Table D3.1 for CM-14 for shear lag factor

LRFD strength for Practice problem-longitudinal weld of a plate section-CM-14.

The gross area is the area of the C channel which equals 3.07 inch^2, while the effective area equals 0.9*3.07=2.763 inch^2.

The LRFD strength value for yielding equals 99.47 kips, while the LRFD strength due to rupture is equal to 120.19 kips.

We will select the lesser value as our final LRFD strength which equals 99.50 kips.

The LRFD design for the C channel based on Cm#14.

ASD strength for Practice problem-longitudinal weld of a plate section-CM-14

The gross area is the area of the C channel which equals 3.07 inch^2, while the effective area equals 0.9*3.07=2.763 inch^2.

The ASD strength value for yielding equals 66.18 kips, while the ASD strength due to rupture is equal to 80.13 kips.

We will select the lesser value as our final ASD strength which equals 66.18 kips.

The ASD design for the C channel based on Cm#14.

Shear lag factor U based on CM-15.

Referring to Table D3.1 for shear lag factor based on CM-15. The item number for shear lag factor U for the longitudinal weld to a C channel is termed 4a. The U value is estimated by the product of (3L^2/3l^2*w2) multiplied by (1-1- x̅/ L).

The length of connection is given by the given section as equal to 5 inches.

The first term (3L^2/3l^2*w^2 equals (3*5^2/(3*5^2+5^2) to be multiplied by (1-(0.50/5), the final value of U=0.608.

Shear lag factor table based on CM-15

LRFD strength for Practice problem-longitudinal weld of a C section-CM-15.

The LRFD strength value for yielding equals 99.468 kips, while the LRFD strength due to rupture is equal to 81.24 kips.

We will select the lesser value as our final LRFD strength which equals 81.24 kips, this is an indication that the LRFD strength is governed by rupture.

LRFD strength for Practice problem-longitudinal weld of a C section.

ASD strength for the Practice problem-longitudinal weld of a C section-CM-15.

From the estimated calculation the selected ASD strength for the Practice problem-longitudinal weld of a C section-CM-15 is 54.14 kips, the full data is shown in the next slide image.

ASD strength for Practice problem-longitudinal weld of a C section.

The next post is post #9d, about how to get an Effective area for a staggered bolted angle.


Chapter 3 – Tension Members– A Beginner’s Guide to Structural Engineering is a great external resource.

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