Design Guide 5.
Angle cleat connections
by
T.J.Hogan
contributing author & editor
S.A.Munter
first edition - 2007AUSTRALIAN STEEL INSTITUTE
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Design Guide 5:
Angle cleat connections
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Design Guide 5: Angle cleat connections
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(Series: Structural steel connection series)
Also in this series
Design capacity tables for structural steel. Volume 3:
Handbook 1: Design of structural steel connections
Design Guide 1: Bolting in structural steel connections,
Design Guide 2: Welding in structural steel connections
Design Guide 3: Web side plate connections
Design Guide 4: Flexible end plate connections
Design Guide 6: Seated connections
Simple connections ~ open sections
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@ gle coa aren, ra edon owCONTENTS
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List of figures v
List of tables vi
Preface vil
‘About the author vii
‘About the contributing author and editor vii
‘Acknowledgements ix
1. CONCEPT OF DESIGN GUIDE 1
1.1 Background 1
2 DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTION 2
3. TYPICAL DETAILING OF CONNECTION...3
3.1. Double angle cleat 3
3.2. Single angle cleat 4
4. DETAILING CONSIDERATIONS. sen 5
5 COMPLIANCE WITH AS 4100
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONNECTIONS... 7
6 BACKGROUND INFORMATION 8
7 BASIS OF DESIGN MODEL—DOUBLE
9
ANGLE CLEATS, 9
BASIS OF DESIGN MODEL—SINGLE
ANGLE CLEAT..
10
CONNECTION GEOMETRY
10 RECOMMENDED DESIGN MODEL—
DOUBLE ANGLE CLEATS—
SUMMARY OF CHECKS
10.1. DESIGN CHECK NO. 1—
Detailing limitations
10.2 DESIGN CHECK NO. 2—
Design capacity of bolts
to supporting member
10.3. DESIGN CHECK NO. 3—
Design capacity of bolts
to supported member
10.3.1 Allemative ‘A—Single line of
bolts to supported member
10.3.2 For Alternative 'B’'—Double line
of bolts to supported member
10.4 DESIGN CHECK NO. 4—Design
capacity of angle cleats (Shear,
bending, block shear)
DESIGN CHECK NO. 5—Design
capacity of supported member
(Shear—Uncoped or coped) 7
DESIGN CHECK NO. 6—Design
capacity of supported member
(Block shear—Coped section)
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15
15
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10.5
10.6
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10.7 DESIGN CHECK NO. 7—Design
capacity of supported member
(Bending of coped section)
DESIGN CHECK NO. 8—Beam
rotation check
DESIGN CHECK NO. 9—Local
stability of coped supported
member
10.10 DESIGN CHECK NO. 10—Local
capacity of supporting member
10.10.1 Single-sided connection
10.10.2 Double-sided connection
10.8
10.9
11 RECOMMENDED DESIGN MODEL—
SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT—
SUMMARY OF CHECKS
11.1 DESIGN CHECK NO. 1—
Detailing limitations
DESIGN CHECK NO. 2—
Design capacity of bolts to
supporting member
DESIGN CHECK NO. 3—
Design capacity of bolts to
supported member
Alternative 'A’—Single line
of bolts to supported member
11.3.2 Alternaive 'B’'—Double line
of bolts to supported member
11.4 DESIGN CHECK NO. 4—Design
capacity cf angle cleat (Shear,
bending, block shear)
DESIGN CHECK NO. 5—Design
capacity cf supported member
(Shear—Uncoped or coped)
DESIGN CHECK NO. 6—Design
capacity cf supported member
(Block shear—Coped section)
DESIGN CHECK NO. 7—Design
capacity cf supported member
(Bending of coped section)
DESIGN CHECK NO. 8—Beam
rotation check
DESIGN CHECK NO. 9—Local
stability of coped supported
member
11.10 DESIGN CHECK NO. 10—Local
capacity cf supporting member
11.10.1 Single-sided connection
11.10.2 Double-sided connection
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11.5
12 OTHER DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
13 REFERENCES.
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co14 DESIGN EXAMPLES wnnnnesennnnnnn 38 Page
14.1 Design example No. 1—
Connection capacity with 15.2 Configuration B—Double angle cleat
single-sided double AC double line of bolts to supported
‘connection to supporting column 38 member 49
14.2. Design example No. 2— 15.3 Configuration C—Single angle
Connection capacity with leat single line of bolts to
single-sided single AC supported member 54
connection to supporting beam 41 15.4 Configuration D—Single angle
15 DESIGN CAPACITY TABLES wns 44 eee 57
15.1. Configuration A—Double angle pp
leat single line of bolts to APPENDICES
supported member 44 ‘A Limcon software 58
B ASI Design Guide §
comment form 66
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angle cleat connections, frst editionFigure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
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Figure 8
Figure 9
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Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18
LIST OF FIGURES
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Typical single and double
angle cleat connections 2
Alternative ‘A'—Single line of
bolts to beam web ...... 3
Alternative 'B'—Double line of
bolts to beam web .. 3
Double Ine of bolts to supporting
member
‘Alternative ‘A'—Single line of
bolts to beam web
Alternative ‘B"—Double line of
bolts to beam web
Single line of bolts to supporting
member...
Coping beam flange(s) for column
web connection...
Coping beam bottom flange to
clear bolts
Typical bolt placement.
Deformation of the angle cleat...
Connection geometry
Block shear capacity areas—
Double angle cleats...
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Block shear capacity parameters—
Supported member.
Bending—Coped supported
member .
Parameters for rotation check..
Local stability parameters—
Coped supported member.
Supporting members with
supported member on one side
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Figure 19
Figure 20
Figure 21
Figure 22
Figure 23,
Figure 24
Figure 25
Figure 26
Figure 27
Figure 28
Figure 29
Figure 30
Figure 31
Figure 32
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‘Supporting members with
supported members on two sides..23
Block shear capacity areas—
Single angle cleat: 28
Block shear capacly parameters —
Supported member. 30
Bending-coped supported
member... 31
Parameters for rotation check «...32
Local stability parameters—
Coped supported member. 33
‘Supporting mombors with
supported member on one side.....34
‘Supporting members with
supported members on two sides..35
Single-sided double AC
connection to supporting column...38
Single-sided single AC
connection to supporting beam...
Geometry configuration A—
Double angle cleat single line
of bolts to supported member......44
Geometry configuration B—
Double angle cleat double line
of bolts to supported member.....49
Geometry configuration C—
Single angle cleat single line
of bolts to supported member.
Geometry configuration D—
Single angle cleat double line
of bolts to supported member....,Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4
Table 5
LIST OF TABLES
Page
Angle cleat design capacity table—
Configuration A, double angle
cleat single line of bolts to
supported member,
Member > 500 mm deep, 45
‘Angle cleat design capacity table—
Configuration A, double angle
cleat single line of bolts to
supported member,
Member > 350 mm but < 500 mm
deep... : 46
Angle cleat design capacity table—
Configuration A, double angie
cleat single line ‘of bolts to
supported member,
Member > 250 mm but < 350 mm
deep 47
Angle cleat design capacity table—
Configuration A, double angle
cleat single line of bolts to
supported member,
Member 200 mm deep. 48
‘Angle cleat design capacity table—
Configuration B, double angle
cleat double line of bolls to
supported member,
Member > 500 mm deep... 50
Table 6
Table 7
Table 8
Table 9
Table 10
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‘Angle cleat design capacity table—
Configuration B, double angle
cleat double line of bolts to
supported member,
Member > 350 but < 500 mm
deep aT
‘Angle cleat design capacity table—
Configuration B, double angle
cleat double line of bolts to
supported member,
Member > 250 but < 350 mm
deep... 52
Angle cleat design capacity tablo—
Configuration B, double angle
Cleat double line of bolts to
supported member,
Member 200 mm deep 53
Angle cleat design capacity table—
Configuration C, single angle
cleat single line of bolts to
supported member,
Member > 300 mm deep 55
‘Angle cleat design capacity table—
Configuration C, single angle
cleat single line of bolts to
supported member,
Member < 300 mm deep 56PREFACE
This new series of connection publications by the Australian Steel Institute (ASI) covering
capacity tables, theory and design of individual simple connections will be known as the
Structural Steel Connections Series, Part 1: 1" ed. 2007 ("Connection Series, Part 1"). This
Connection Series, Part 1 details the method of design and provides capacity tables and
detailing parameters for a range of simple connections commonly used for structural steel in
Australia. Connections have a major engineering and economic importance in steel structures
influencing design, detailing, fabrication and erection costs. Standardisation of design approach
integrated with industry detailing is the key to minimum costs at each stage. This Connections
Series, Part 1 in conjunction with the future Connection Series, Part 2 for rigid connections
(collectively the Structural Steel Connections Series or “Connection Series") replaces and
enhances an ASI flagship publication first released in 1978 at which time connection design
theories were developed for the purpose of generating and releasing connection capacity
tables. The first throe editions wore released in permissible stress format. The fourth edition
Design of Structural Connections (often referred to as the Green Book) was released in 1994 in
limit state format but there was no subsequent release of a limit state companion document
containing connection design capacity tables.
Design Guide 5 covers the single and double angle cleat (AC) connection and references
Handbook 1, Design of structural steel! connections which is the hub of a new Connection Series
expanding and revising the elemental connection theory contained in previous editions of
Design of Structural Connections. This allows the single and double angle cleat connection
model to remain concise and practical for efficient design assessment. The presentation of the
connection model follows a stylised calculation page format with a numbered DESIGN CHECK
procedure to simplify the design capacity assessment. This robust connection is returning to
favour due to the growth of efficient computer numeric control fabricetion processes.
The most significant upgrades in reviewing and consolidating the previous AC design model are
the detailing limitations, refinement of block shear assessments and rotation checks.
Improvements have been made to local stability of coped beams and local capacity of the
supporting member checks. Design Guide 5 includes standardised detailing and design capacity
tables for the single and double angle cleat connection designed using the design model in this
Guide. The design capacity tables have been rigorously checked firstly by hand calculation,
then by spreadsheet and also using the Limcon software for consistency and validity. An ASI
connections survey revealed that practising engineers in designing common connections firstly
consult their design capacity tables, then if required, follow with hand calculations, spreadsheet
formulation and finally detailed computer assessments. Special surveys of the Australian steel
industry provided best practice for component and dimensional siandardisation. The results
tabulated for each single and double angle cleat configuration are only for the dimensional and
geometrical limitations and design actions specified. Any additional loads, load combinations,
geometry arrangement beyond the limits specified must be undertaken by a competent
professional person and supported by engineering research, theory or principles.
The new Connections Series format with separate design guides for individual connection types
is intended to facilitate addition to or revision of connection model theory using relevant new
local or international research as deemed appropriate by the ASI. Connection models
developed using the Handbook 1 theory follow a stylised page format with a numbered DESIGN
CHECK procedure to simplify connection capacity assessment.
Engineering Systems has worked closely with the Australian Stee! Institute to further develop
Limcon as the companion program for this new Connection Design Guide series. The latest
version of Limcon fully implements the new connection design models and it was employed in
checking the design tables. The Limcon output for one or more of the worked examples is
included in an appendix to each Design Guide. The program is an efficient tool covering the full
range of structural connections, including those beyond the scope of the Design Guide capacity
tables.
‘An apperdix to each Design Guide also contains an ASI comment form. Users of this
Publication are encouraged to photocopy this one page form and forward any suggested
improvements which may be incorporated into future editions.
TJ. Hogan
S.A. Munter
© design guide 5 mw
angle cleat connections, first editionABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tim Hogan is Director of SCP Consulting Ply Ltd. His academic achievements include a
Bachelor of Engineering from the University of NSW with 1" Class Honours and the University
Medal. Post graduate qualifications include a Master of Engineering Science and a Master of
Business Administration. Tim is a Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia with CPEng
and FIF Aust. status
4is early experience was on bridge design and construction with the NSW Public Works
Department and subsequently as Development Engineer and then Engineering Manager with
he Australian Institute of Steel Construction until 1980. Consulting experience with SCP
Consulting since 1980 has included design and supervision of large steel framed buildings,
industrial buildings, mill buildings, retail developments, defence infrastructure and composite
steel-concrete buildings. His published works deal primarily with the areas of composite
construction, steel connections, fabrication and erection of steel structures and he was a major
contributor and editor of the Commentary to AS 4100. He is a member of a number of
Standards Australia Committees dealing with steel and composite structures and is currently
Chairman of Committee BD-001 Steel Structures and BD-032 Composite Construction. He
received an award from Standards Australia for his contributions to writing of Australian
Standards.
ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR AND EDITOR
Scott Munter is now the National Structural Decking Manager for BlueScope Lysaght. He was
formerly the National Manager—Engineering & Construction for the Australian Steel Institute
(ASI) and worked in this role from 2000 to 2007. This key role involved setting the technical
leadership of ASI in support of design and construction to enable the efficient specification and
use of steel it construction. Responsibilities included ASI technical publications, advice on
industry best p tice, ASI and Code committees, presentations and lecturing.
‘Scott is a Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia with CP Eng & NPER (Structural)
status. He holds a Bachelor of Structural Engineering from the University of Technology,
Sydney with 1 Class Honours and the University Medal. His professional career includes 15
years in consulting civil and structural engineering working for Tim Hogan at SCP Consulting
His consulting experience includes a strong steel focus with major infrastructure, industrial and
commercial developments plus domestic construction,
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angle cleat connections, first editionACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The authors would like to extend special thanks to:
The ASI Connections steering committee consisting of Richard Collins (Engineering Systems),
Anthony Ng (OneStee! Market Mills) and Arun Syam (Smorgon Steel Tube Mills) for their
respective contributions with the development and review of the technical and editorial content
of the revised ASI Connection Publication
Significant contributions were made by:
* Richard Collins—Engineering Systems in the development and upgrade of the Limcon
software code in parallel with the design theory aiding in the editing and validation of the
revised models.
* Standards Australia for providing their technical typesetting expertise.
© Whizzcad Pty Ltd with drafting and graphics for publishing
* ASI State Engineering & Construction Special Sub-Committees for progressive
engineering and industry review of manuscripts.
Together with support of:
+ All facets of the ASI membership including design engineers, steelwork detailers and
fabricators in contributing industry best practice and standards through ASI surveys and
direct consultation to establish the theory and geometry in this new ASI Connection
Publication.
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angle cleat connections, first edition4 CONCEPT OFDESIGNGUIDE = 1.4. Background
The ASI was formed in 2002 through the merger of Australian Institute of Stee! Construction
(AISC) and Steel Institute of Australia (SIA). The former AISC published a design manual giving
guidance on the design of structural connections in steel (Ref. 2).
ASI is updating Reference 2 by way of the Connection Series including design guides dealing
with connection parts and individual connection types. The overall series of Connections
Publications will be known as the Connections Series.
The former AISC also published a manual containing standardised detailing for simple
connections, accompanied by load tables (Ref. 3).
Wherever possible each design guide for individual connection types contains standardised
detailing and design capacity tables for the connection type covered by that design guide
derived using the design models in that design guide.
The Connection Series is a specialist series devoted to the design of connections in structural
steel in accordance with current Australian Standard AS 4100 (Ref 1.), reflecting the current
state of knowledge of connection behaviour from test results. In some instances, the test
evidence is sparse and in other instances the evidence is contradictory or clouded. Each design
guide in the Connection Series has been written by weighing the evidence to provide
recommended design procedures based in part on the design procedures used in equivalent
manuals and/or published papers.
This Guide is intended to provide a design model for the angle cleat connection (AC) which
gives a realistic estimate of connection design capacity and considerable effort has been
expended in researching and developing a simplo, yet satisfactory design model which can be
ustified on the basis of the available research and current design practice. It is to be
emphasised that for this connection, the design model presented is not the only possible
model—merely the most representative of the behaviour of an individual connection in the
opinion of the ASI. It is therefore not intended to suggest that other models may not result
in adequate connection capacity and further reference is made to the Disclaimer on page
li of this publication as to the required investigation and verification by a competent
professional person or persons in regards to the accuracy, suitability and applicability of
the materials provided in this Connections Series.
The connection dealt with in this Guide is the single or double angle cleat connection, also
known as single or double angle web cleat connection.
The angle cleat connection is used as a simple connection in terms of AS 4100 for steel beam
‘0 steel beam or steel column connections.
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angle cleat connections, frst edition2 DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTION
The angle cleat connection consists of either a single angle bolted to a supported member web
or two angles bolted each side of a supported member web. The angle or angles are in tun
bolted to the supporting member (refer to Figure 1 for typical examples of the connection)
The supported member may require to have the flange and/or the web to be coped in order to
enable the connection to be effected (refer to Figure 1).
Features cf the connection are:
— The component is a standard angle, grade 300 (one or two angles).
— The bolting category normally used is 8.8/.
—The component does not extend to the bottom flange of the supported beam in order to
ensure that the beam can rotate without touching the supporting member.
— The connection can only be used to hollow section columns if studs or special bolts are
used. Such studs or bolts are not considered in this Design Guide (refer Design Guide 1).
Flange and web
coped as required
FIGURE 1 TYPICAL SINGLE AND DOUBLE ANGLE CLEAT CONNECTIONS.
(after Ref. 4)
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CONNECTION
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Hie t
Beam-to-column and beam-to-beam connections,
uncoped, single and double web coped beams,
FIGURE 2 ALTERNATIVE ‘A’—SINGLE
LINE OF BOLTS TO BEAM WEB
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Beam-to-column and beam-to-beam connections,
uncoped, single and double web coped beams.
FIGURE 3 ALTERNATIVE '8’—DOUBLE
LINE OF BOLTS TO BEAM WEB
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FIGURE 4 DOUBLE LINE OF BOLTS TO SUPPORTING MEMBER
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uncoped, single and double web coped beams.
FIGURE 5 ALTERNATIVE ‘A'—SINGLE
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Beam-to-column and beam-to-beam connections,
uncoped, single and double web coped beams.
FIGURE 6 ALTERNATIVE ‘8'—DOUBLE
LINE OF BOLTS TO BEAM WEB
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FIGURE 7 SINGLE LINE OF
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DETAILING CONSIDERATIONS
Angle component is a standard rolled equal or unequal angle (Grade 300). The
‘component is usually cropped or oxy-cut to length and the holes are usually punched.
Limitations in AS 4100 Section 14 (Ref. 1) apply to these operations.
‘Skew and raking beams cannot be accommodated.
Bolt holes are 2 mm larger than the nominal bolt diameter. Slotted or oversize holes are
not used because AS 4100 requires the use of either bolting category 8.8/TF or 8,8/TB for
such hole types.
In connections to column webs, the beam flange may also need to be coped (removed) to
allow the connection to be effected (Figure 8)
Fabrication of this type of connection requires close control in cutting the beam ‘o length
and adequate consideration must be given to squaring the beam ends such that both
angle cleats are parallel and the effect of beam camber does not result in out-cf-square
angle cleats which makes erection and field fit-up difficult.
The use of this connection for two-sided beam-to-beam connections should be considered
carefully. Installation of bolts in the supporting member can cause difficulties in this case.
When unequal sized beams are used, special coping of the bottom flange of the smaller
beams may be required to prevent it fouling the bolts (Figure 9).
Since the angle cleat is intended to behave flexibly, damage of the cleat during transport
is not normally of concern and may be rectified on site.
The connection has some facility for site adjustment during erection. In a run of teams, a
slightly shorter beam may be detailed and supplied with packs of varying thickness in
order to take up any accumulation of tolerances.
For coped beams, the top of the end plate and the bottom of the top flange cope cut
should coincide.
Check angle cleat component width to ensure that it will fit between fillets of column
section when connecting to column web (Figure 8).
In connections to column webs, a check must be made on the length of bolt to be used to
ensure sufficient clearance is available between the angle cleat and the inside of the
column flange, to permit the bolts to be installed (Figure 8).
Erection clearances must be especially considered because of the necessity to angle
beams into place during erection. This consideration is most important for the case of a
series of beams in the one row, all connected between the same main supporting
members.
If beams of different web thickness are connected to opposite sides of a supporting
member web (column or beam), the difference in web thickness must be kept to 2 mm to
allow the bolt gauge to be set to suit both supported member webs.
The bolt gauge for double angle cleat connections is usually set at around 140 mm with
Sg Set at 65 mm. This will accommodate web thicknesses from 6 mm to 14mm, which
caters for most rolled section supported members.
The angle cleat is a good connection in terms of its facility for site adjustment. The two
sets of bolts are both placed in clearance holes allowing slight adjustment in two
directions before the bolts are tightened. In addition to this, packs can be placed between
the cleats and the supported member if required.
With two sided connections that share a common set of bolts, the shop bolts (or site bolts)
should be placed with heads in opposite directions in the webs of the connecting pair of
beams and the site bolls placed as shown in Figure 10. In some cases, it may be
necessary to place the nut over the hole and turn the bolt into the nut.
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FIGURE 8 COPING BEAM FLANGE(S) FOR COLUMN WEB CONNECTION
‘Supporting
beam
‘Supported
beam
Flange notched out
to clear bolts from
cleat on other side
FIGURE 9 COPING BEAM BOTTOM FLANGE TO CLEAR BOLTS
{after Ref. 5)
Bolt heads: Note positions
of bolt heads
Bolt heads
FIGURE 10 TYPICAL BOLT PLACEMENT
(after Ref. 5)
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Ww5 COMPLIANCE WITH AS 4100
REQUIREMENTS FOR
CONNECTIONS
The angle cleat is notionally a FLEXIBLE CONNECTION within the terms of AS 4100, which is
discussed in Section 2.2 of Handbook 1 of this Publication. The requirements for any design
model are specified in Clause 9.1.3 of AS 4100 (Ref. 1) which ie discussed in Section 2.3 of
Handbook 4
The ductility necessary in the angle cleat connection is provided by the following factors:
— deformation of the bolts along their axis;
— deformation of the angle cleat by flexing out of plane, pulling in towards the beam and local
deformation of the cleat around the bolt (Figure 11);
— slippage of the cleat horizontally as the plate deforms,
It is considered that the available testing data indicate that sufficient ductility is present from
‘these sources for the angle cleat connection to qualify as suitable for simple construction terms
‘of the requirements of AS 4100, provided that all the requirements of this design mode!—
particularly the limitation on supported member rotation and the geometrical limitations
‘specified—are complied with
2
Rotation
4 4
As erected Under load
FIGURE 11 DEFORMATION OF THE ANGLE CLEAT
(after Ref. 4)
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angle cleat connections, first edition6 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Research information
The following list of references relate to the testing of the angle cleat connection. The reported
behaviour and design recommendations contained in these references were considered in
formulating the design model used in this Design Guide.
—Pram and Mansell (Refs. 6, 7)
—Kulak, Fisher and Struik (Ref. 8)
—Munse et al (Refs. 9, 10)
—Lipson (Refs. 11, 12)
Testing of angle cleat connections has been conducted by Munse et al (Refs. 9, 10) and Lipson
(Refs. 11, 12). Kulak, Fisher and Struik have summarised this and other work in Reference 8,
commenting that ‘experiments have indicated that most of the rotation of the connection comes
from the deformation of the angles: fastener deformations play only a minor role. To minimise
rotational ‘esistance, the thickness of the angle should be kept to a minimum and a relatively
large gauge provided.”
Kulak, Fisher and Struik (Ref. 8) comment that ‘most web angle connections are checked only
for their shear-carrying capacity, that is, the relatively small amount of moment present is
neglected ... Fasteners are assumed to be subject to shear forces only; the tensile forces
introduced by deformation of the angles ... are neglected. However, the effect of shear forces
acting eccentrically should be included unless distances are small.”
The testing by Munse et al and Lipson generally supports the design model recommended,
Australian testing of this connection has been reported in Refs. 6 and 7. In these tests, the
langle cleat connections were tested in pure shear at the support face. In Ref. 6 it was reported
thal the angle cleat distorted appreciably and local distortion occurred around the bolt holes and
it was noted that the connection possesses sufficient ductility to justify the type of design model
presented herein
In Ref. 7, considerable elongation of the bolt holes was also observed with a failure through
tear-out at the bottom bolt being reported in two cases (both with end distances in the beam
web of 1.50 x bolt diameter) highlighting the importance of the design procedure in the
recommended design model to guard against this occurrence.
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DOUBLE ANGLE CLEATS
Double angle cleats
The recommended design model in this Design Guide treats the angle cleats as an extension of
the supported beam web.
The American Institute of Steel Construction (Ref. 5) and the British Steel Construction Institute
(Ref. 4) adopt a similar design model, with similar assumptions to the recommended design
model.
The design capacity of the bolt group connecting the angle cleats to the supporting member is
based on the assumption that the bolts are loaded in vertical shear only. The design expression
's based on Section 3.6 of Handbook 1
The design capacity of the bolt group connecting the angle cleats to the supported member is
based on the assumption that the bolt group is subject to eccentric shear force actirg at the
face of the supporting member. The design expression is based on Section 3.9 of Handbook 1,
and involves consideration of the following
{i) the bolt group being loaded in eccentric shear with the design capacity being derived
using the method of Section 3.9 of Handbook 1, this design capacity being limited by the
bolt shear capacity, bearing on the component and on the supported member web (even
though hole distortion is an inherent part of providing rotational ductility in the
connection).
iii) end plate tear-out at the most heavily loaded bolt being checked using the component of
force in the vertical direction with any end distances (including holes) in the vertical
direction and the component of force in the horizonial direction with any end distances in
the horizontal direction. The expressions on which the design capacity are based are also
derived in Section 3.9 of Handbook 1
The expressions for the design capacities of the angle cleat component in shear and under
moment are taken directly from the expressions given in Section 5.4 of Handbook 1, the latter
being derived from the design moment capacity (}M,)) divided by the eccentricity (0). Likewise,
the expression for the design capacity in block shear is taken from Section 5.4 of Handbook 1
The design capacity of the supported member in shear and in bending for coped supported
members use the expressions derived in Section 6.2 to 6.6 of Handbook 1, again assuming that
the end reaction acts at the face of the supporting member. The design capacity in block shear
is intended to guard against the possibility of that type of failure in the web of a coped
supported member. This phenomenon is discussed in detail in Section 6.9 of Handbook 1
In Reference 13, Carrato has compared Australian (Ref. 2) and American (Ref. 14) design
methods. He observed that the Australian method gave a lower design capacity and noted that
this is primarily due to consideration of horizontal tear-out in the web of the supported member
in the Australian design method. Carrato considers such tear-oul as ‘highly unlikely’ for five
ferent reasons. The other minor differences between the two design methods noted by
Carrato are considered by him not to influence ‘the final design of the connection’.
Since the bolts in the supported member web arc considered to be eccentrically loaded in the
recommended design model of Reference 2 and this Design Guide, a horizontal component of
force is applied to the bolts. AS 4100 requires that tear-out be considered in such a cese. The
basis of the recommended design model in this Design Guide is consequently identical to that in
Reference 2, and is consistent with that for the web side plate connection in this respect as
contained in Handbook 1
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angle cleat connections, first edition8 BASIS OF DESIGN MODEL—
SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT
Single angle cleat
The recommended design model in this Design Guide treats the angle cleat as an extension of
the supported beam web.
The American Institute of Stee! Construction (Ref. 5) adopts a similar design model, with similar
assumptions to the recommended design model. The British Steel Construction Institute (Ref. 4)
does not have a design model for a single angle cleat
The design capacity of the bolt group connecting the angle cleat to the supporting member is
based on the assumption that the bolts are loaded in eccentric shear force. The design
expression is based on Section 3.9 of Handbook 1 for an eccentricity equal to the distance
between the centre of the supported member web and the centre of the bolt group.
The design capacity of the bolt group connecting the angle cleat to the supported member is
based on the assumption that the bolt group is subject to eccentric shear force acting at the
face of the supporting member. The design expression is based on Section 3.9 of Handbook 1
The design expressions for both bolt groups involves consideration of the following:
(i) the bolt group being loaded in eccentric shear with the design capacity being derived
using the method of Section 3.9 of Handbook 1, this design capacity being limited by the
bolt shear capacity, bearing on the component and on the supported member web (even
though hole distortion is an inherent part of providing rotational ductility in the
connection).
(ii) end plate tear-out at the most heavily loaded bolt being checked using the component of
force in the vertical direction with any end distances (including holes) in the vertical
direction and the component of force in the horizontal direction with any end distance in
the horizontal direction. The expressions on which the design capacity are based are also
derived in Section 3.9 of Handbook 1
The expressions for the design capacities of the angle cleat component in shear and under
moment are taken directly from the expressions given in Section 5.4 of Handbook 1, the latter
being derived from the design moment capacity (My) divided by the eccentricity (e). Likewise,
the expression for the design capacity in block shear is taken from Section 5.4 of Handbook 1
The design capacity of the supported member in shear and in bending for coped supported
members use the expressions derived in Section 6.2 to 6.6 of Handbook 1, again assuming that
the end reaction acts al the face of the supporling member. The design capacity in block shear
is intended to guard against the possibility of that type of failure in the web of a coped
supported member. This phenomenon is discussed in detail in Section 6.9 of Handbook 1
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angle cleat connections, first edition9 CONNECTION GEOMETRY
Angle components are assumed to be oriented such that:
one leg of the angle cleat component (leg a) Is attached to the supporting member
through bolt group a:
{b) the other leg of the angle cleat component (leg f) is attached to the beam web through
bolt group B.
fa)
Sy NOTE: mg total umber
= connection
nto Ht
Beg
17, ~ Double angle cleats - n= 4n,
7 fb aah B leg
‘8 # leg z .
bots van f bot rows
aire, | ep \ t rp bots 1B Feo
a | tHe.
@ leg- eof Fes} ‘a leg?
&
fs Pay
n,, = Single angle cleats - ,=3n, i
Face of suppor [—Fece of support [Face of support
he Su
ie, Fe,
be
|
f
1 | sf
beet
a cA ee
ot Bet o4
Uncoped beam ‘SWC coped beam DWC coped bear
FIGURE 12 CONNECTION GEOMETRY
1"
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angle cleat connections, first edition10 RECOMMENDED DESIGN
MODEL—DOUBLE ANGLE
CLEATS—SUMMARY OF
CHECKS
Design is based on determining Vises, the design capacity of the connection, which is the
minimum of the design capacities Vs, Vo, Ve. Var Ver Vis Vax Vis
The design requirement is then Vjes > V* (design shear force),
From AS 4100, Clause 9.1.4(b)(ii) (Ref. 1) this connection must be designed for a minimum
design shear force of 40 kN, or 0.15 x member design shear capacity, whichever is the lesser.
‘Summary of checks—Double angle cleats
10.1 DESIGN CHECK NO. 1 — Detailing limitations
10.2. DESIGN CHECK NO. 2 — Design capacity of bolts to supporting member
10.3 DESIGN CHECK NO. 3 — Design capacity of bolts to supported member
4
10.4 DESIGN CHECK NO. 4 — Design capacity of angle cleats (Shear, bending, block
shear)
10.5 DESIGN CHECK NO. 5 — Design capacity of supported member (Shear—Uncoped or
coped)
10.6 DESIGN CHECK NO. 6 — Design capacity of supported member (Block shear—Coped
section)
10.7 DESIGN CHECK NO.7 — Design capacity of supported member (Bending of coped
section)
10.8 DESIGN CHECK NO. 8 — Beam rotation check
10.9 DESIGN CHECK NO. 9 — Local stability of coped supported member
10.10 DESIGN CHECK NO. 10 — Local capacity of supporting member
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angle cleat connections, frst edition10 RECOMMENDED DESIGN 10.1. DESIGN CHECK NO. 1—
MODEL—DOUBLE ANGLE Detailing limitations
CLEATS
itations (Refer Figure 12)
Bolts M20 or M2é bolts
8.8/S bolting category
minimum 2 rows, maximum 9 rows of bolts
bolt gauge double angle cleats (25,3 + fy») should be within the range of
11 — 18 x nominal angle thickness (t) (Figure 12)
’ax. 180, min. 110 for nominal 10 thick angle
= max. 144, min 88 for nominal 8 thick angle
Angle Nominal 8 or 10 mm thick
Grade 300
minimum depth d, > 0.5 x supported member depth, d (Figure 12)
edge distances (minimum) 1.54; vertically
(d;= bolt diameter) 1.254, horizontally
hole diameters 22 mm for M20
26 mm for M24
Positioned as close as possible/practical to top flange or at cope extremitios
maximum depth di Controlled by clearance requirement
(DESIGN CHECK NO. 8)
‘Supported member
Grades 300/ 350
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angle cleat connections, frst edition10 RECOMMENDED DESIGN 10.2. DESIGN CHECK NO. 2—Design
MODEL—DOUBLE ANGLE of bolts to supporting
CLEATS.
Based on formulae derived in Section 3.6 of Handbook 1.
Design capacity of bolts in group a—connected to support:
single shear
ne line of bolts in each cleat in
Va = [2p (Var); 2p (Vos); 2p ((>Voc)]min
where
Var = [Vin OF OVic: 0.9 x 3.2 b dr fas 0.9 % 3.2 fe de funin
0.9 aeyif fu
Boy = (Aes; Bo6 — 1min (Fig. 12)
es = 8) dy2—1 (Fig. 12)
OVbe= 0.9 aoe fe fac
@s¢ = minimum vertical edge distance (including distance from centre of hole to hole
edge) in supporting member—usually a.s (Fig. 12)
4Vip = design capacity in shear for bolt with threads included in the shear plane (Table 10
of Handbook 1)
= 92.6 KN for M20 bolt, 8.8/8 category
133 KN for M24 bolt, 8.8/S category
Va = design capacity in shear for bolt with threads excluded from shear plane (Table 10
of Handbook 1)
= 129 KN for M20 bolt, 8.8/S category
186 KN for M24 bolt, 8.8/S category
fy = tensile strength of angle cleat component
t= thickness of angle cleat component
fic = tensile strength of supporting member
t. = thickness of supporting member
dr = bolt diameter
ng = number of bolt rows
p= bolt pitch
dy = hole diameter
NOTE: Threads are normally assumed to be included in the shear plane unless specifically detailed so
that they can be considered excluded (refer to Design Guide 1)
Where packers are inserted between the a leg and the support when shimming to length and
where such packers have a thickness > 6 mm (which is unlikely), Clause 9.3.2.5 of AS 4100
requires that the nominal shear capacity of the bolt (Vis or Vj, a8 appropriate) be reduced by
15%. The thickness of the packing must not exceed 20 mm.40
RECOMMENDED DESIGN 10.3. DESIGN CHECK NO. 3—Des
MODEL—DOUBLE ANGLE capacity of bolts to supported
CLEATS member
Based on formulae in Section 3.9 of Handbook 1
Design capacity of bolts in group B—connected to supported member web: bolts in double
shear
10.3.1 Alternative ’A’—Single
where
1¢ of bolts to supported member
Vo = [2Z» (Vai); 2N9($Vou)i 2Mp Ze (bVon)] mia
Var = [Vin OF OVoe5 0.9 x 3.2 ti dh fy; 0.9 x 3.2 ta Ge FawlZIrin
ne ing ts,
= % i
Vor= | EE 0.94 ulifa | ain
ay = [2ea Anemia © aye = [uni Tein (Fg. 12)
Vine [2280 af a
2
oi = (8er~1) ess = (@er-1) (Fig. 12)
10.3.2 Alternative ’B'—Double line of bolts to supported member
where
Vy = [2Z5 (Vai): 4M, Zou (OVoe)s 4N-Zon(Von)]iin
Var = [Vin OF OVixi 0.9 x 3.2 th defi: 0.9 % 3.2 bon Ot fowl Znin
2n,,
2 = |y, Palse | | 2etbeata)
im+t 4), y4 }
' 1 1
3,-5.5 | 5 |
ng
Soa 2 = 8 +8p!2 hp = “Mn te 3eps,}]
wt
Zen = Jan Zu = I Neate]
0.94 5plyohor
OV, = | astiin so cats lan Ven = | 2 22aelatln 0.90. en
2 2
ei = [8625 @ar—Tnin au (Fig. 12)
Bey = (26s: 205—tInin oye (Fig. 12)
a3 = Sy~ch/2—1 eo (Fig. 12)
Vin. $Vie—tefer to DESIGN CHECK NO. 2
f= tensile strength of angle cleat component
{= thickness of angle cleat component
5) = bolt pitch
d; = bolt diameter
n> = number of bolt rows
fa = tensile strength of supported member web
ta» = thickness of supported member web
d, = hole diameter
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angle cleat connections, frst edition10 RECOMMENDED DESIGN 10.4. DESIGN CHECK NO. 4—Design
MODEL—DOUBLE ANGLE capacity of angle cleats (Shear,
CLEATS bending, block shear)
Based on formulae in Section 5.4 of Handbook 4 and using notation therein.
Design capacity of angle cleat in shear:
Ve = 2 0.9 x 0.5ty dt = 0.90f, t dh
Design capacity of angle cleat in bending:
Vs = 2x 6Mu/op Ma = 2 ostdet 0.45 fut o?
where ; = Sg) _ single column of bolts, Alternative A
= 591 + 0.5 Sq2 double column of bolts, Alternative B
fy = yield stress of angle cleat component
{= thickness of angle cleat component
4 = depth of angle cleat component
Design capacity of angle cleat in block shear:
Ve = 2% OAn fi * 0.6fi Ag
NOTE: Check both legs (« and # legs) of angles.
where 6 = 0.75 (Section 5.4 of Handbook 1)
fy
tensile strength of angle cleat component
fy = yield stress of angle cleat component
Agu Aoy= areas as defined in Figure 13
Ss
FA 4, 4,
4 (nst)s, t
| fF
aBleg B leg only
An = (aor — 0.5 dn)ti An = ht
Age = hth Ayelet
he = (nyt) So 296 Ne = (Met) Sp # Boe
d, =hole diameter h = Sge + G7 — 1.5dy
t= thickness of angle dy = hole diameter
t= thickness of angle
FIGURE 13 BLOCK SHEAR CAPACITY AREAS—DOUBLE ANGLE CLEATS
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angle cleat connections, first edition10 RECOMMENDED DESIGN 10.5 DESIGN CHECK NO. 5—Design
MODEL—DOUBLE ANGLE capacity of supported member
CLEATS (Shear—Uncoped or coped)
Design capacity of supported member in shear:
(Section 6.2 of Handbook 1)
(Section 6.4 of Handbook 1)
(Section 6.6 of Handbook 1)
Vi = Mo for an uncoped beam
Vas for a single web coped beam
= Vw for a double web coped beam
Since the design moment at the connection will generally be less than 0.75)M,, the design
capacity in shear will not nead to be reduced for the presence of moment (refer to Sections 6.2—
6.6 of Handbook 1).
Uncoped beam (Section 6.2 of Handbook 1):
8Vso = 0.54 fwAy provided é {AS 4100 Clause 5.11.2)
where d, = depth of web panel = d-2t,
d= depth of a section
t= thickness of flange of a section
ty = thickness of the web of a section
Aw = gross sectional area of the web of a section
d, ty (for welded sections)
dl, (for hot-rolled sections)
yw = yield stress of web of a section
‘Single web coped beam (Section 6.4 of Handbook 1):
1.08 Fythaty
TG OM al
he
dy = depth of web remaining at cope
Ves = 0.9 Y= (AS 4100 Clause 5.11.3)
09+
Q. = first moment of area of section at cope
J, = second moment of area of section at cope
Double web coped beam (Section 6.6 of Handbook 1):
Yaa 0.45 ff de
(terms as defined above)
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angle cleat connections, first edition10 RECOMMENDED DESIGN
10.6 DESIGN CHECK NO. 6—Design
MODEL—DOUBLE ANGLE capacity of supported member
CLEATS (Block shear—Coped sections)
Design capacity of coped supported member in block shear:
Va = $Ves
where $Vbe is defined in Section 6.9 of Handbook 1
F §{0.5 Ane fit 0.6 fw Apel
0.75 (Section 5.4 of Handbook 1)
tensile strength of web
yield stress of web
Relevant areas An. and A,, are defined as shown in Figure 14.
h A
Sea, | ot
Bes
FIGURE 14 BLOCK SHEAR CAPACITY PARAMETERS—SUPPORTED MEMBER
For both SWC and DWC: Ay = htw
oy = het
a, — 0.5ch,
Gea + (Mp1) Sp
Sq2 + Boi -1.5ch,
eq + (Mp —1) Sp
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Single column of bolts:
Double column of bolts:40 RECOMMENDED DESIGN 10.7 DESIGN CHECK NO. 7—Design
MODEL—DOUBLE ANGLE capacity of supported member
CLEATS (Bending of coped sections)
in capacity of coped supported member in bending:
(Section 6.4 of Handbook 1)
Vy = $M,s/ey for a single web coped beam
(Section 6.6 of Handbook 1)
‘¢Mqdley for a double web coped beam
single column of bolts,
Alternative A (Fig. 15)
double column of bolts,
Alternative 8 (Fig. 15)
where: @y = Le + (85 — det)
= Le + (Soi ~ Ger)
design capacity of a single web coped section in bending
where Mz.
Mag
)M,, and $M., require consideration of the following
design section capacity assuming that full plastic moment can be developed by the coped
design capacity of a double web coped section in bending
section.
design section capacity considering local buckling of the coped section
rmulae for both alternatives are presented in Sections 6.3 and 6.6 of Handbook 1 and are not
repeated here due to the extent of the equations involved.
be <
oo
| -Cical section Ctca section
/ 4 Vo
a } a
+
Ps
@, &
‘Alternative A Alternative 8
FIGURE 15 BENDING—COPED SUPPORTED MEMBER
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angle cleat connections, first edition10 RECOMMENDED DESIGN 10.8 DESIGN CHECK NO. 8—Beam
MODEL—DOUBLE ANGLE. rotation check
CLEATS
In order that the supported member does not rotate to such an extent so that the bottom flange
Sy — Ber +04
Ber 5g, or 240-54 <1 should be satisfied
a, +050, Suan Ob
where 0) = beam rotation (refer Figure 16). Rotation is assumed to occur about the centre of the
bolt group, assumed to be at the centre of the cleat.
touches the supporting member, the ratio
ial
_—t
|
++
Np
2
a.
FIGURE 16 PARAMETERS FOR ROTATION CHECK
If this inequality is not satisfied, the simplest solution is to increase (sj; ~ @e:) in Figure 16 by
adjusting the gauge or the edge distance. This check is not of concern for the double web
coped beams, as the removal of the bottom flange removes any possibility of the bottom flange
touching.
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angle cleat connections, first e«10 RECOMMENDED DESIGN 10.9 DESIGN CHECK NO. 9—Local
MODEL—DOUBLE ANGLE stability of coped supported
CLEATS member
(a)swe ()pwe
FIGURE 17 LOCAL STABILITY PARAMETERS—COPED SUPPORTED MEMBER
When the beam is restrained against lateral torsional buckling, no account need be taken of
stability of the coped section provided the following conditions are met (based on Ref. 4)
Single web coped beam (Figure 17(a))
da < 0.50
and L.
; §p; 54) ‘supporting column web (Ref. 4)
S) = bolt pitch
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angle cleat connections, first edition41 RECOMMENDED DESIGN
MODEL—SINGLE ANGLE
CLEAT—SUMMARY OF CHECKS
Design is based on determining Vses, the design capacity of the connection, which is the
minimum of the design capacities Vs, Vor Ver Vis Vor Vir Vox Viv
The design requirement is then Vies 2 V* (design shear force).
From AS 4100 Clause 9.1.4(b)(i) (Ref. 1), this connection must be designed for a minimum
design shear force of 40 KN, or 0.15 x member design shear capacity, whichever is the lesser.
‘Summary of checks—Single angle cleat
14.1 DESIGN CHECK NO.
14.2 DESIGN CHECK NO.
11.3. DESIGN CHECK No.
14.4. DESIGN CHECK NO.
11.5 DESIGN CHECK NO.
11.6 DESIGN CHECK NO.
11.7 DESIGN CHECK NO.
11.8 DESIGN CHECK NO.
11.9 DESIGN CHECK NO.
11.10 DESIGN CHECK NO.
1
2
3
4
10 — Local capacity of supporting member
— Detailing limitations
— Design capacity of bolts to supporting member
— Design capacity of bolts to supported member
—Design capacity of angle cleat (Shear, bending, block
shear)
— Design capacity of supported member (Shear—Uncoped or
coped)
— Design capacity of supported member (Block shear—Coped
section)
— Design capacity of supported member (Bending of coped
section)
— Beam rotation check
— Local stability of coped supported member
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1
2444 RECOMMENDED DESIGN 14.1 DESIGN CHECK NO. 1—
MODEL—SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT Detailing limitations
tations (Refer Figure 12)
M20 or M24 bolts
8.8/6 bolting category
minimum 2 rows, maximum 9 rows of bolts
Angle Nominal 8 or 10 mm thick
Grade 300
minimum depth 20.5 x supported member depth, d (Fig. 12)
edge distances (minimum) 1.50; vertically
(d,= bolt diameter) 1.25d; horizontally
hole diameters, 22 mm for M20
26 mm for M24
positioned as close as possible/practical to top flange or at cope extrerrities
maximum depth di Controlled by clearance requirement
(DESIGN CHECK NO. 8)
Supported member
Grades 300/350
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angle cleat connections, first edition11 RECOMMENDED DESIGN 11.2. DESIGN CHECK NO. 2—Design
MODEL—SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT capacity of bolts to supporting
member
Based on formulae in Section 3.6 of Handbook 1
Design capacity of bolts in group a—Connected to support: one line of bolts in single shear
Va =
where
2
ea
Vue
Moa =
Vo =
oy
a3 =
Boe
Ven =
Vin =
Vie
dy =
[Zp (Vai); M (@Voa); Mp (Voc); Mp Ze (®Ven)Imin
Po.
i e/5,(0, +P
S00
[Vin OF 6V 4; 0.9 3.2 thd fy; 0.9 * 3.2 fe dt ficlin
0.9 aon tf
0.9 ave hc
[asi 200~ nin (Fig. 12)
Sy dy2= 4 (Fig. 12)
minimum vertical edge distance (including distance from centre of hole to hole
edge) in supporting member—usually as (Fig. 12)
0.9 fifuilaee— 1) (es a8 shown in Fig. 12)
= 5, (np + 1)/60,
design capacity in shear for bolt with threads included in the shear plane (Table 10
of Hancbook 1)
92.6 kN for M20 bolt, 8.8/S category
133 kN for M24 bolt, 8.8/S category
= design capacity in shear for bolt with threads excluded from shear plane (Table 10
‘of Handbook 1)
129 kN for M20 bolt, 8.8/S category
186 kN for M24 bolt, 8.8/S category
tensile strength of angle cleat component
thickness of angle cleat component
tensile strength of supporting member
thickness of supporting member
bolt diameter
number of bolt rows.
bolt pitch
hole diameter
NOTE: Threads are normally assumed to be included in the shear plane unless specifically detailed so
that they can be considered excluded (refer to Design Guide 1).
Where packers are inserted between the o leg and the support when shimming to length and
where such
packers have a thickness > 6 mm (which is unlikely), Clause 9.3.2.5 of AS 4100
requires that the nominal shear capacity of the bolt (Vi, or Va a8 appropriate) be reduced by
15%. The thickness of the packing must not exceed 20 mm.
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angle lea arses, est ein wo11 RECOMMENDED DESIGN 11.3, DESIGN CHECK NO. 3—Design
MODEL—SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT capacity of bolts to supported
member
Based on formulae in Section 3.9 of Handbook 1
Design capacity of bolts in group §—Connected to supported member web: one line of
polis in single shear
11.3.1. Alternative 'A’—Single line of bolts to supported member
Ve = [Zu (Var): Mol>Ver); Mp Zo (PVen)Imin
where Visi = [Vin OF Vix; 0.9 X 3.2 fi dy fu; 0.9 % 3.2 loa Gt Fondein
h,
Zp 62,
+ ee ray
ep = Sot
$Vev= [0.9 aoye tut fos 0.9 aay fs Lidmin
ays = [24s 96 — Tein eyo = [8595 8u4~ Inn (Fig. 12)
4Vep= [0.9 ox tye fay 0-9 Ae Falmin
eu = (Ber - 1) ee = (261-1) (Fig. 12)
— ovis,
25 = be
11.3.2. Alternative ’8'—Double line of bolts to supported member
Vo = (Zo (Ves): 2p Zou (Vor): 2MpZenl$Von)nin
where Vue = [Vin OF Vie 0.9 x 3.2 bd fis 0.9 % 3.2 ba Oe felon
2n,
a=
1
nS,
Se = > fap = "EE [nf -4)+ 3,015,
—1__
Zn = v= [4 Moen See
top.
Voy = [0.9 aoyr two fuwi 0.9 Boy ti fullmin Von = [0.9 Gea tan fuws 0.9 Boni f fuilmin
Boxi [ae2; er = min Ben = [Ber - 1, Aoalmin (Fig. 12)
Boy [ae3; 46 ~ Tin Gey = [Ae3; ee 1, 95 = Imin (Fig. 12)
an = 5 di2—1 aun = 5 ~ G2 - (Fig. 12)
$e, #Vae—feler lo DESIGN CHECK NO. 2
fa = tensile strength of angle cleat component
fi = thickness of angle cleat component
Sp bolt pitch
d; = bolt diameter
ny = number of bolt rows
fy = tensile strength of supported member web
tw = thickness of supported member web
hole diameter
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angle cleat connections, frst edition11 RECOMMENDED DESIGN 11.4. DESIGN CHECK NO. 4—Design
MODEL—SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT capacity of angle cleat (Shear,
bending, block shear)
Based on formulae in Section 5.4 of Handbook 1 and using notation therein.
Design capacity of angle cleat in shear:
Ve = 0.9 x 0.5fy df = 0.45 fyb ch
Design capacity of angle cleat in bendi
fy = yield stress of angle cleat component
Design capacity of angle cl block shear:
Ve = @1An fui + 0.6% Age]
NOTE: Check both legs (a and f legs) of angle
where = 0.75 (Section 5.4 of Handbook 1)
fu. = tensile strength of angle cleat component
hy
yield stress of angle cleat component
Agu Agu = areas as defined in Figure 20
4, | Heth
(nets, } (9-5 { }
ae ae
f f
fy !
ar
a, Bleg B leg only
An: = (aor — 0.5 dn)ti Ae = hth
Agy = hb Agy = ly th
k= (Mp1) Sp es k= (np =1) Sot Bee
d, = hole diameter I = Sap + Ger ~ 15d
t= thickness of angle d, = hole diameter
t= thickness of angle
FIGURE 20 BLOCK SHEAR CAPACITY AREAS—SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT
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MODEL—SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT capacity of supported member
(Shear—Uncoped or coped)
Design capacity of supported member in shear:
Vi = §Vio for an uncoped beam (Section 6.2 of Handbcok 1)
= $Ves for a single web coped beam (Section 6.4 of Handbcok 1)
= Vas for a double web coped beam (Section 6.6 of Handbcok 1)
Since the design moment at the connection will generally be less than 0.75)M,, the design
capacity in shear will not need to be reduced for the presence of moment (refer to Sections 6.2-
5.6 of Handbook 1)
Uncoped beam (Section 6.2 of Handbook 1):
0Vso = 0.54 fywy provided “<2 {AS 4100 Clause 6.11.2)
yw
\l250]
where: d, = depth of web panel = d -2f,
d= depth of a section
= thickness of flange of a section
ly = thickness of the web of a section
Ay = gross sectional area of the web of a section
a ty (for welded sections)
ty (for hot-rolled sections)
fw = yield stress of web of a section
Single web coped beam (Section 6.4 of Handbook 1):
1.08 fy daly
Od,
1,
09% £0.54 yyy (AS 4100 Clause 5.11.3)
dy = depth of web remaining at cope
Q._ = first moment of area of section at cope
second moment of area of section at cope
ion 6.6 of Handbook 1):
Double web coped beam (Se:
Vas 0.45fu ta de
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MODEL—SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT capacity of supported member
(Block shear—Coped sections)
Design capacity of coped supported member in block shear:
Vy = Vee
where @Vps/s defined in Section 6.9 of Handbook 1
= $10.5 An font 0.6 fw Ag]
6 = 0.75 (Section 5.4 of Handbook 1)
fw = tensile strength of web
fw = yield stress of web
Relevant areas Ay and A,, are defined as shown in Figure 21
[Sa
FIGURE 21 BLOCK SHEAR CAPACITY PARAMETERS—SUPPORTED MEMBER
For both SWE and DWC: An = hty
Agy = Inte
Single column of bolts: = @r— 0.5
1, = aga (Mp1) Sp
Double column of bolts: k = Sy2 + ae: ~1.5dh,
2.4 + (M51) 5
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‘angle cleat connections, first edition11 RECOMMENDED DESIGN 14.7, DESIGN CHECK NO. 7—Design
MODEL—SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT capacity of supported member
(Bending of coped sections)
n capacity of coped supported member in bending:
Vi = $Mysle, for a single web coped beam (Section 6.4 of Handbook 1)
= Mss/e, for a double web coped beam (Section 6.6 of Handbook 1)
where: @ = Le + (S51 ~ asi) single column of bolts,
Alternative A (Fig. 22)
= Le + (891 ~ a1) double column of bolts,
Alternative 8 (Fig. 22)
where jM.. = design capacity of a single web coped section in bending
$M.s = design capacity of a double web coped section in bending
Mc. and Mes require consideration of the following:
— design section capacity assuming that full plastic moment can be developed by the coped
section.
— design section capacity considering local buckling of the coped section.
rmulae for both alternatives are presented in Sections 6.3 and 6.6 of Handbook 1 and are not
repeated here due to the extent of the equations involved,
Sot
St sea
lke lk.
4
Critical Critical
section section
a a
vu Vv
Alternative A Atterative B
FIGURE 22 BENDING—COPED SUPPORTED MEMBER
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MODEL—SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT rotation check
In order that the supported member does not rotate to such an extent so that the bottom flange
3.1054, < 1 should be satisfied
S18
touches th ting member, the ratio —8 ">, or
touches the supporting member, the ratio °F 6, 01 Se
where 0» = beam rotation (refer Figure 23). Rotation is assumed to occur about the centre of the
bolt group, assumed to be at the centre of the cleat.
FIGURE 23 PARAMETERS FOR ROTATION CHECK
If this inequality is not satisfied, the simplest solution is to increase (sj: ~ ass) in Figure 23 by
adjusting the gauge or the edge distance. This check is not of concer for the double web
coped beams, as the removal of the bottom flange removes any possibility of the bottom flange
touching
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MODEL—SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT stability of coped supported
member
(a) swe (e) Dwe
FIGURE 24 LOCAL STABILITY PARAMETERS—COPED SUPPORTED MEMBER,
When the beam is restrained against lateral torsional buckling, no account need be taken of
stability of the coped section provided the following conditions are met (based on Ref. 4):
Single web coped beam (Figure 24(a))
da < 0.5d
Lsd for 2 < 200
tow
Lee T80x10° foe -, 900
< ie
eae)
Double web coped beam (Figure 24(b))
des, dey $ 0.200
ca for «900
Se fw
wos
whee
tag = thlokness of supported member web
fe = Yild strane of supported member web
Where the length of the cope exceeds the above limits, suitable web reinforcement should be
provided—refer to Section 6.10 of Handbook 1
This design check applies if the beam is restrained against lateral torsional buckling. Where
the beam is unrestrained against lateral torsional buckling refer to Note 3 in Section 12 of this
Design Guide.
design ic 5 %11 RECOMMENDED DESIGN 11.10 DESIGN CHECK NO. 10—Local
MODEL—SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT capacity of supporting member
14.10.1 Single-sided connection
te an Pence
He + rows + e
bolts + ‘of bolts > rs
, ftp toBe
Lys y {
. a) .
v r
4
i web A Web
uv v"
romeo ber st sag ova
FIGURE 25 SUPPORTING MEMBERS WITH SUPPORTED MEMBER ON ONE SIDE
Local shear design capacity—Supporting member web (beam or column):
Ve < 0.90 x 0.60 fy der te (Section 6.2 of Handbook 1)
OR VO < 0.54 fredor
Local bearing design capacity—Supporting member (beam or column):
ve
$ [0.90 x 3.2 dhfe fue} 0.9 2 te foclmin (Section 3.6 of Handbook 1)
ORV < M4l2.88 ate fics 0.9 a2 te fuclmin
where
fe = tensile strength of supporting member (web or flange)
t. = thickness of supporting member (web f,, or flange 4)
fc = yield stress of supporting member (web or flange)
d; = bolt diameter
4,
(sp- 1)
2
dy = hole diameter
dy, = shear transfer depth
= e+ (Mp 1)5) + & (Ref. 4)
= minimum of (e413 5c) supporting beam or column web (Ref. 4)
= minimum of (@1; 54h) supporting beam web (Ref. 4)
= 5d supporting column web (Ref. 4)
= bolt pitch
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amin’ Cal secon
ye Loge ts
Sp
Coped to cana, {
ene bets Sepedio
Ve
it J‘ tt vey
Yew dh
MN. To supporting ; menats
eM beam web Icolumn web
FIGURE 26 SUPPORTING MEMBERS WITH SUPPORTED MEMBERS ON TWO SIDES
Local shear design capacity—Supporting member web (beam or column):
Vj FAV; < 0.90 x 0.60 hye do: te (Section 6.2 of Handbook 1)
Pan
OR WTP HVE 5 0.54 feds te
Local bearing design capacity—Supporting member web (beam or column):
S 10.90 3.2 d) fe fue; 0.9 aa2 fe fudnin (Section 3.6 of Handbook 1)
Ve VES (2.88 dt 0.9 002 felon
Tey Oe
where
foc = tensile strength of supporting member web
t = thickness of supporting member web fy
fy = yield stress of supporting member web
d= bolt diameter
d,
Ben (Sp 1)
d, = hole diameter
de; = shear transfer depth
= e,+ (Mya 1)s) + e (Ref. 4)
= minimum of (en; Sal) supporting beam or column web (Ref. 4)
6 = minimum of (@2: p:5ch) supporting beam web (Ref. 4)
= minimum of (5: 54) supporting column web (Ref. 4)
8, = bolt pitch
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(1)
(2)
(3)
OTHER DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS,
Column design moment (MM: ) is given by:
Mz = V'(e. * tw/2)/1000 kNm connection to column web
= Vilec + de/2)/1000 kNm connection to column flange
where e, = © as defined in Sections 10.2 and 11.2 but must be 2100 mm (AS 4100
Clause 4.3.4)
tye = column web thickness (mm)
d. = column depth (mm)
Connection components and coped sections are generally so short that lateral torsional
buckling of the connection elements and coped section will not occur.
Coping of beam ends may reduce the elastic critical buckling moment of a laterally
unsupported flexural member.
In AS 4100, no specific guidance is given about the effect of web coping on the buckling
capacity of a laterally unrestrained coped beam, but it would be prudent to either perform
a buckling analysis (permitted by Clause 5.6.4) or assume only partial restraint at the
coped end when calculating the twist restraint factor (k,) and the lateral restraint factor (kz)
when using Clause 5.6.3. A k, value of 1.0 should always be used for supported members
connected by angle cleats only, whether the members are coped or uncoped due to the
lack of restraint to the top flange.
‘Some references relevant to this matter are discussed in Section 6.8 of Handbook 1
Specific guidance is available in Ref. 4.
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14
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STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE AND BRITISH CONSTRUCTIONAL STEELWORK
ASSOCIATION, ‘Joints in stee! construction: Simple connections’, Publication P212
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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION, ‘Stee! construction manuat, 13"
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Mansell, D.S. and Pham, L. ‘Testing of standardized connections’, Institution of Engineers
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Pham, L. and Mansell, D.S. ‘Testing of standardized connections’, Australian Welding
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Kulak, G.L., Fisher, J.W. and Struik, J.H.A. ‘Guide fo design criteria for bolted and riveted
joints’, 2"° edition (2001 Published by American Institute of Steel Construction)
Munse, W.H., Bell, W.G. and Chesson, E. ‘Behaviour of riveted and bolted beam-to-
column connections’, Journal of the Structural Division, ASCE, Vol. 85, No. ST3, March
1959, p. 29.
Lewitt, C, Chesson, E. and Munse, W. ‘Restraint characteristics of flexible riveted and
bolted beam-to-column connections’, Univ of Illinois Engineering Exp. Station, Bulletin
500, 1969.
Lipson, S.P. ‘Single-angle and single-plate beam framing connections’ Canadian
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Lipson, S.L. ‘Single-angle welded-bolted connections’, Journal of the Structural Division,
ASCE, Vol. 103, No. ST3, March 1977, pp.559-572.
Carrato, P.J., ‘A comparison of Australian and American design of double angle
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2003, pp.139-147.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION, ‘Manual of stee! construction load
and resistance factor design’, 3"° Edition, 2001
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angle cleat connections, first edition @14 DESIGN
EXAMPLES 14.1 Design example No. 1—
Connection capacity with single-
sided double AC connection to
supporting column
65
Fal 138
v'= 300 kN all + J.
L
Tot 35
410UB53.7 I 70
Grade 300 8h ot
35]
65
45 \-100x100%8
Zo 280 ong —
Grade 300
200UC59.5 —
Grade 300
FIGURE 27 SINGLE-SIDED DOUBLE AC CONNECTION TO SUPPORTING COLUMN
Design parameters
Angle cleats
410UB53.7
(Grade 300)
200UC59.5
(Grade 300)
Bolts
d= 280mm on, = 2 fy =320MPa fy = 440 MPa
f =7.8mm sy = 65mm Sys ace - 1 = 34mm
8) = 70mm 34mm — age~ 1
- 22
ty = 4 aes = 70~ -1= 58mm
fow 440 MPa fy =320MPa d = 403mm
So = 65mm — ae
44mm azz not relevant (single line of bolts)
ee not relevant (uncoped) Le = O (uncoped) —_ags_not relevant (uncoped)
ye = 300 MPa fue = 440 MPa &
© = [100; 100}min = 100 mm ey = (69; 100)min = 69 mm
dys = 100 + (4-1) x 70+ 69 = 379 mm
M20 bolts 8.8/S category, threads included in shear plane
4 x M20 bolts in 8.8N/S category in each leg in 22 dia. holes
= 20mm dh = 22mm — Vn = 92.6 KN,
4.2 mm
Design eccentricity, ey = 65 mm
DESIGN CHECK NO. 1
Bolts
8) =
Angle
M20 bolts 8.8/S category n,=4 <9
>2 COMPLIES
(2595 * tus) = 138mm —-< 144 mm maximum
2 88 mm minimum COMPLIES
8 mm (Nom.) COMPLIES
i= 280 mm > 0.5 x 403 = 201.5 mm COMPLIES
all edge distances (ass, aor, &6s) > 1.5 x 20 = 30 mm COMPLIES
Grade 300 COMPLIES
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‘angle cleat connections, frst editionDESIGN CHECK NO. 2
Design capacity of bolt group a—Connected to support
Vor = minimum of: 92.6 kN
0.9 x 3.2 x 7.8 x 20 x 440/10" = 198 kN
0.9 x 3.2 x 14.2 x 20 x 440/10° = 360 KN
= 92.6 KN
Bey, = (58; 34]nin = 34 mm oc = 58 mm
0.9 « 34 « 7.8 x 440/10° 105 kN
$Voo= 0.9 x 58 x 14.2 x 440/10" = 326 KN
Va = 2x 4x 92.6 = 741 kN
DESIGN CHECK NO. 3
Design capacity of bolt group B—Connected to supported member web:
4Var= minimum of: 92.6 kN
0.9 x 3.2 x 7.8 x 20 x 440/10° = 198 KN
0.9 x 3.2 x 7.6 x 20 x 440/(2 x 10%) = 96.3 KN
= 92.6 kN
158; 34)nin = 34mm — aay = 58mm (uncoped) aaa = 34MM — dom = 44 mm
minimum of: 0.9 x 58 x 7.6 x 440/(2 x 10%) = 87.3 KN
0.9 x 34x 7.8 x 440/10? =105 KN
= 87.3 kN
minimum of: 0.9 x 44 x 7.6 x 440/(2 x 10°) = 66.2 KN
0.9 x 34 x 7.8 x 440/10° = 105 kN
66.2 kN
ny = 4, @)=65mm, s,=70mm
f,
2 | 6c, | for B bolt group
0+,
‘
esp 28
(6x70)
2. = (n+ 1)5/66= 570/665) = 0.897
Vy = minimumot —-2x2.67%926 = 494KN
2*4x 87.3 = 698 KN
24 x0.897 x 66.2 = 475 KN
= ATS KN
sesin aus 6 2°
@ ancl clen comune frst ton aDESIGN CHECK NO. 4
Design capacity of angle cleat in shear:
Ve = 2x 0.9 x 0.5 x 320 x 280 x 7.8/10° = 629 kN
Design capacity of angle cleat in bending (e, = 65 mm):
20.9%320%7.8 (280)
4x65x10°
Ve = = 1355 kN
Design capacity of angle cleat in block shear:
An = (35 = 0.5 x 22) x 7.8 = 187 mm?
Age = ((4—1) x 70 + 35) x 7.8 = 1911 mm?
Ve = 2x 0.75 x (187 x 440 + 0.6 x 320 x 1911]/10° = 674 KN
DESIGN CHECK NO. 5
Design capacity of 410UBS3.7 in shear:
Vi = 0.9 x 0.6 x 320 x 403 x 7.6/10° = 529 KN
DESIGN CHECK NO. 6 Not required as beam is uncoped.
DESIGN CHECK NO. 7. Not required as beam is uncoped.
DESIGN CHECK NO. 8
Sq = 65mm ae) = 45mm S91 ~ ey = 20 mm
a, = 403-100 - 210-35 = 58mm 05d, = 140mm
a +.0.5 4, = 198 mm
Hence beam rotation 0, < 22 = 0.101 radians
** 798
Check beam rotation under design load—unlikely to cause supported member to touch
supporting member, given value of 0, to cause touching.
DESIGN CHECK NO. 9. Not required as beam is uncoped.
DESIGN CHECK NO. 10 200UCS59.5 column flange—Local shear capacity check not required
Vis 4x 5.76 x 20x 14.2 x 440/10° = 2880 kN
S 4% 1.8 « 58 x 14.2 « 440/10" = 2609 KN COMPLIES
DESIGN CAPACITY OF CONNECTION
Vie = minimum of (741; 476; 629; 1355; 674; 529] = 475 kN
> V¥=300 KN
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Connection capacity with single-
sided single AC connection to
supporting beam
V"= 180 kN
120
65 35.
|
65] a
er tool
— to
it 704 a
Ht 35
100x100%8,
x 280 lon
Grade 300 [4® 410UB53.7 65_|
Zo Grade 300
erousi13
Grade 300 ——>
FIGURE 28 SINGLE-SIDED SINGLE AC CONNECTION TO SUPPORTING BEAM
Design parameters
Angle cleat
410UB53.7
(Grade 300)
610UB113
(Grade 300)
d= 280mm ne =4 =320MPa fy = 440 MPa
f =7.8mm Sq = 65mm — 555 = 65mm aye 1 = 34mm
8» = 70mm 09 - 1 = 34 mm
ny 24 ~1=58mm
tay = 7.6 mm foe fw =320MPa = d = 403mm
sy = 65mm a —
aco not relevant (single line) ae — 1 = 34: mm
be = 120mm as not relevant (not double coped)
fe = 300 MPa & = 112mm — fe = 440 MPa
1 = [100, 100}nin = 100 mm 4 = [292; 10min = 100 mm
hy = 100 + (4-1) x 70 + 100 = 410 mm
Bolts M20 bolts 8.8/S category threads included in shear plane
4 x M20 bolts in 8.8N/S category in each leg in 22 dia. holes
dy =20mm dy =22mm — Vy = 92.6 KN
Design eccentricities, @, = 65 mm 2, = 65 mm
DESIGN CHECK NO. 1
Bolts
Angle
a3
M20 bolts 8.8/S category
COMPLIES
t= 8mm (Nom.) COMPLIES
4d; = 280 mm > 0.5 x 403 = 201.5 mm COMPLIES
all edge distances (a.5, a7, aes) > 1.5 x 20 = 30 mm COMPLIES
Grade 300 COMPLIES
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‘angle cleat connections, first editionDESIGN CHECK NO. 2
De
n capacity of bolt group a—Connected to support:
Va) = minimum of: 92.6 kN
0.9% 3.2 7.8 x 20 x 440/10° = 198 KN
0.9 x 3.2 x 11.2 x 20 x 440/10" = 284 kN
oy = [58: 34Jnin = 34mm oc = 58 mm
Vee = 0.9 x 34 x 7.8 x 440/10" = 105 KN
Vee = 0.9 x 58 x 11.2 x 440/10° 57 kN
Ven = 0.9 x 34x 7.8 x 440/10° = 105 KN
ee My 8, = 70 mm
B=
Ze
V, = minimum of: 2.67 «92.6 = 247 KN
4x 105 = 420 kN
4x 257 = 1029 kN
40.897 x 105 = 377 KN
= 247 KN
DESIGN CHECK NO. 3
Design capacity of bolt group Connected to supported member web:
Var = minimum of: 92.6 kN
0.9 x 3.2 « 7.8 x 20 x 440/10° = 198 kN
0.9 x 3.2 «7.6 x 20 x 440/10° = 193 KN
2.6 KN
oy = (58; 34]nin = 94 mM — aeyp = (58, 34] = 34 mM agi = 34 MM — Baxy = 44 mm
Vou = minimum of: 0.9 x 34 x 7.6 x 440/10° = 102 kN
0.9 x 34 x 7.8 x 440/10" = 105 kN
(02 KN
Ven = minimum of: 0.9 x 44 x 7.6 x 440/10" = 192 kN
0.9 x 34 x 7.8 x 440/10" = 105 kN
= 105 kN
2 = 267 Z.= 0.897
Vo = minimum of; 2.67 x 92.6 = 247 kN
4x 102 = 409 kN
4% 0.897105 = 377kKN
= 247 KN
DESIGN CHECK NO. 4
Design capacity of angle cleat in shear:
Ve = 0.9% 1x 0.5 x 320 x 280 x 7.8/10° = 314 kN
Design capacity of angle cleat in bending:
0.9%1x320x7.8x(280)"
Va =
4x65%10°
= 677 kN
Design capacity of angle cleat in block shear:
Aq = (35~ 0.5 x 22) x 7.8 = 187 mm?
Ag = (4-1) x 70 + 35) x 7.8 = 1911 mm
Ve = 0.75 x [187 x 440 + 0.6 x 1911 x 320)/'10° = 337 kN
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e angle let connctons est eon aDESIGN CHECK NO. 8 Single web coped beam
Ve = Vas = 387 KN (Table 33 in Handbock 1)
DESIGN CHECK NO. 6 Single web coped beam, Single line of bolts
Design capacity of 410UB53.7 in block shea
An = (45 - 0.5 x 22) x 7.6 = 258 mm?
Ao = (35 + (41) x 70) x 7.6 = 1862 mm?
Vy = 0.75 x [0.5 x 258 x 440 + 0.6 x 320 x 1862)/10°
= 311 kN
DESIGN CHECK NO. 7 Single web coped beam
Design capacity 410UB53.7 in bending
My = 97.2 kNm (Table 334 in Handbook 1)
e, = (120+ 65-45) = 140 mm
97.210"
Vy = 44g = 694 KN
DESIGN CHECK NO. 8
Sq = 65mm ae = 45mm. 51 ~ Aes = 20 mm
a, = 403 - 100~ 210 ~35 = 58mm 0.5, = 140 mm
2, + 0.5 d= 198 mm
Hence beam rotation 0) < z= = 0.101 radians
DESIGN CHECK NO. 9 Single web coped beam
da = 65mm 305x403 = 201.5 mm COMPLIES
d sam tge7Smm dln 53>
«10° x. COMPLIES
bg = 120 mm = 730210" +403 = 345 my
((a20)" 59.0
DESIGN CHECK NO. 10 610UB113
Vr = 180 KN $0.90 x 0.60 x 300 x 410x 11.210" = 744 kN
<4 x 2.88 x 20 x 11.2 x 440/10° 1135 kN
<4 x 0.9 x 58 x 11.2 « 440/10" 1029 kN COMPLIES
DESIGN CAPACITY OF CONNECTION
Veer = minimum of (247; 247; 314; 677; 337; 387; 311; 694]
247 KN
> Vt = 180 kN
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angle cleat connections, frst edition15 DESIGN CAPACITY TABLES 15.1 Configuration A—Double angle
cleat single line of bolts to
‘supported member
Component: 100 x 100 x 8 EA Grade 300
Bolts M20 8.8/S bolting category (threads included in the shear plane)
Note * 100 used for ‘a’ dimension for all sections except 200UB, 200UC, 200PFC
- Ta =100
not |] [er-4
rows
Alia
+ “— Short horizontal
sloted holes
for web thickness
oa | TI Soom
os
as
Uncoped End view
20
65
He
+ + ‘35. a
7
tat | f+ nt a eal
rows 4 -mt->4 = rows
@7 170 @7
io
I+] 135
Er wo
tes L420
[| |_3 45
36
SS
Single web cope Double web cope
FIGURE 29 GEOMETRY CONFIGURATION A—DOUBLE ANGLE CLEAT SINGLE LINE OF
BOLTS TO SUPPORTED MEMBER
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‘angle cleat connections, first editionTABLE 4
ANGLE CLEAT DESIGN CAPACITY TABLE—CONFIGURATION A
DOUBLE ANGLE CLEAT SINGLE LINE OF BOLTS TO SUPPORTED MEMBER
MEMBER > 500 MM DEEP
‘Supported gon
member | member
1200W8 °
swe
pwe
1000WB °
swe
pwe
‘900WB °
swe
Dwe
soowe °
swe
we.
700WB °.
swe
we.
61008125 °
swe
pwe
S10UBTTS °
swe
_| owe
‘610UB104 °
swe
pwe
530UB 92.4 °
swe
we
‘530UB 82.0 °
swe
we.
NOTES:
Design capacity in table derived from DESIGN CHECKS 1 to 6 only. DESIGN CHECKS 7 to 10 must be
carried out in addition,
N(= ng) Total number of bolts in m (= ng) rows
° Uncoped
swe Single web coped
pwe Double web coped
Empty spaces to right of bold line—component depth is less than 50% beam depth, configuration not
recommended.
Emply spaces to left of bold line—component will not fit into supported member web with a = 100.
Component : 100 x 100 x 8 EA Grade 300
Bolts + M20 8.8/S bolting category (threads included in the shear plane)
Dimensions : Refer to Figure 29, a = 100 mm
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ANGLE CLEAT DESIGN CAPACITY TABLE—CONFIGURATION A
DOUBLE ANGLE CLEAT SINGLE LINE OF BOLTS TO SUPPORTED MEMBER
MEMBER > 350 MM BUT < 500 MM DEEP
Design capacity (KN)
eo eet nas. | ge
ane -
ate
410UB59.7 °
“410UB83.7 °
380PFC °
~ 360U856.7 °
'360UB60.7 °
360UB44.7
NOTES:
Design capacity in table derived from DESIGN CHECKS 1 to € only. DESIGN
CHECKS 7 to 10 must be carried out in addition.
(=m) Total number of bolts in n(= n,) rows.
° Uncoped
swe Single web coped
pwe Double web coped
Empty spaces to right of bold line—component depth is less than 50%
beam depth, configuration not recommended
Empty spaces to left of bold line—component will not fit into supported
member web with a = 100.
Component : 100 x 100 x 8 EA Grade 300
Bolts M20 8.8/S bolting category (threads included in the shear plane)
Dimensions : Refer to Figure 29, a = 100 mm
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ANGLE CLEAT DESIGN CAPACITY TABLE—CONFIGURATION A
DOUBLE ANGLE CLEAT SINGLE LINE OF BOLTS TO SUPPORTED MEMBER
MEMBER > 250 MM BUT < 350 MM DEEP
Supported | Coping on
member | member aoe
310UB46.2 ° 251
swe 206
_ we 203
310UB40.4 ° 229
swe
we.
31008320 °
swe 169
bwe 166.
300PFC ° 300
swe 246
Dwe 242
siouciss | 0, swe 324
310UC137, we __324
310UC118 ° 324
swe 324
bwe. 324
‘310UC96.8 ° 324
swe
Dwe.
250UB837.3.
‘250UB31.4
250UB25.7 | 0, SWC
we
‘250PFC 0, swe
we:
250ucee.s | 0, SWC
we:
250Uc72.9 | 0, SWC
Dwe.
NOTES:
Design capacity in table derived from DESIGN CHECKS 1 to 6
only. DESIGN CHECKS 7 to 10 must bo carried out in addition,
(=m) Total number of bolts in n(= 19) rows
° Uncoped
swe Single web coped
pwe Double web coped
Emply spaces to right of bold line—component depth Is less than
50% beam depth, configuration not recommended.
Empty spaces to left of bold line—component will not fit into
supported member web with a = 100.
‘Component : 100 x 100 x 8 EA Grade 300
Bolts : M20 8.8/S bolting category (threads included in the shear plane)
Dimensions : Refer to Figure 29, a = 100 mm
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angle cleat connections, frst editionTABLE 4
ANGLE CLEAT DESIGN CAPACITY TABLE—CONFIGURATION A
DOUBLE ANGLE CLEAT SINGLE LINE OF BOLTS TO SUPPORTED MEMBER
MEMBER 200 MM DEEP
NOTE: a = 70 for these sections.
‘Supported | Coping on |—Desian capacity (KN)
member member as2
N
2o0uB29.8 | 0, SWC 118
pwe ue
zoous2s4 | 0, SWC 709
owe 109
200uB22.3 | 0, SWC 4
pwc 94
zoounie2 | 0. SWC oe
owe a4
2a0PFC«| 0. SWE 12
owe 122
200PFC 0, SWE 112
owe 112
aoouesas | 0. SWC We
owe 174
200UC52.2 0, SWC 150
pwe 150
Z00uc46.2 | 0. SWC 137
pwc 137
NOTES:
Design capacity in table derived from DESIGN CHECKS 1 to 6
only. DESIGN CHECKS 7 to 10 must be carried out in
addition.
N(= 1m) Total number of bolts in n(= np) rows,
° Uncoped
swe Single web coped
owe Double web coped
Component : 100 x 100 x 8 EA Grade 300
Bolts M20 8.8/S bolting category (threads included in the shear plane)
Dimensions : Refer to Figure 29, a= 70 mm
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cleat double line of bolts to
supported member
Component: 150 x 100 x 10 UA Grade 300
Bolts, M20 8.8/S bolting category (threads included in the shear plane)
Note 1 * 100 used for ‘a’ dimension for all sections except 200UB, 200UC, 200PFC
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25
@=100°
35 +
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rows + tows
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4] zo
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70 25| > 40mm
35
|=
65
Uncoped End view
bet Fo
rows 4
@70 70
ro
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5
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8
Single we cope Doube web cope
FIGURE 30 GEOMETRY CONFIGURATION B—DOUBLE ANGLE CLEAT DOUBLE LINE OF
BOLTS TO SUPPORTED MEMBER
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angle cleat connections, first editionTABLE 5
ANGLE CLEAT DESIGN CAPACITY TABLE—CONFIGURATION B
DOUBLE ANGLE CLEAT DOUBLE LINE OF BOLTS TO SUPPORTED MEMBER
MEMBER > 500 MM DEEP
Design capacity (kN)
n=6
Supported | Coping on
member | member
1200WB °
swe
pwe
1000WB °
swe
we.
‘s00we °
swe
we.
800wB °
swe
we
7oows, °
swe
bwe
610UB125 °.
swe
we
10UBI13 °
swe
we.
@10UB101 °
swe
pwe
530UB92.4 °.
swo
pwe
530UB82.0 °
swe
pwe
NOTES:
Design capacity in table derived from DESIGN CHECKS 1 to 6 only. DESIGN CHECKS 7 to 10 must be
cartied out in addition,
N(= 1m) Total number of bolts in n(= n) rows.
° Uncoped
swe Single web coped
owe Double web coped
Empty spaces to right of bold line—component depth is less than 50% beam depth, configuration not
recommended.
Empty spaces to left of bold tine—component will not fit into supported member web with @ = 100
Component : 150 x 100 x 10 UA Grade 300
Bolts M20 8.8/S bolting category (threads included in the shear plane)
Dimensions : Refer to Figure 30, a= 100 mm
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angle cleat connections, frst editionTABLE 6
ANGLE CLEAT DESIGN CAPACITY TABLE—CONFIGURATION B
DOUBLE ANGLE CLEAT DOUBLE LINE OF BOLTS TO SUPPORTED MEMBER
MEMBER > 350 MM BUT < 500 MM DEEP
Design capacity (kN)
Supported
member
Coping on
‘member
460UB82.1 |
‘460U874.6
460UB67.1
410UB59.7
410UB53.7
380PFC
360UB56.7
360UB50.7
360UB44.7
NOTES:
Design capacity in table derived from DESIGN CHECKS 1 to 6 only. DESIGN
CHECKS 7 to 10 must be carried out in addition.
(=m) Total number of bolts in n(= m9) rows.
° Uncoped
swe Single web coped
pwe Double web coped
Empty spaces to right of bold line—component dopth is less than 50% beam
depth, configuration not recommended
Empty spaces to left of bold line—component will not fit into supported member
web with a = 100.
‘Component : 150 x 100 x 10 UA Grade 300
Bolts M20 8.8/S bolting category (threads included in the shear plane)
Dimensions : Refer to Figure 30, a = 100 mm
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angle cleat connections, first editionTABLE 7
ANGLE CLEAT DESIGN CAPACITY TABLE—CONFIGURATION B
DOUBLE ANGLE CLEAT DOUBLE LINE OF BOLTS TO SUPPORTED MEMBER
MEMBER > 250 MM BUT < 350 MM DEEP
‘Supported | Coping on | Design capacity (KN) _
‘member | member a ”
N= 12
310UB46.2 oO 365
swe 239
we 203
310UB40.4 ° 320
swe 216
pwe 185
310UB32.0 ° 283
swe 192
_ bwe 166
300PFC oO 415
swe
we
3100137, °
swe
we
‘S1OUCTIS °
swe
310UC 96.8
250U8 37.3
~~ 250UB 31.4
250UB 25.7
‘250PFC
250UC89.5
250UC72.9
NOTES
Design capacity in table derived from DESIGN CHECKS 1 to 6
only, DESIGN CHECKS 7 to 10 must be carried out in addition,
(=m) Total number of bolts in n(= n) rows
° Uncoped
‘swe Single web coped
pwe Double web coped
Emply spaces to right of bold line—component depth is less than
0% beam depth, configuration not recommended,
Empty spaces to left of bold line—component will not fit into
supported member web with a = 100.
Component : 150 x 100 x 10 UA Grade 300
Bolts M20 8.8/S bolting category (threads included in the shear plane)
Dimensions : Refer to Figure 30, a = 100 mm
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angle cleat connections, first editTABLE 8
ANGLE CLEAT DESIGN CAPACITY TABLE—CONFIGURATION B
DOUBLE ANGLE CLEAT DOUBLE LINE OF BOLTS TO SUPPORTED MEMBER
MEMBER 200 MM DEEP
NOTE: a = 70 for these sections.
Supported | Coping on
member | member
200UB 29.8 ° 228
swe 148
we 427
200UB 25.4 of 204
swe 196
pwe 47
200UB 22.3 ° 174
swe 418
owe 4101
200UB 18.2 ° 154
swe 106
pwo | 9
230PFC ° 251
swe 153
owe 131
200PFG ° 207
swe 141
we 124
‘200UC 59.5 ° 283
swe ata
we 198
200UC 62.2 ° 283
swe 189
pwe 161
200UG 46.2 ° 256
swe 172
owe 147
NOTES:
Design capacity in table derived from DESIGN CHECKS 1 to 6
only. DESIGN CHECKS 7 to 10 must be carried out in
addition.
(=) Total number of bolts in n(= 1p) rows
° Uncoped
swe Single web coped
pwe Double web coped
‘Component : 150 x 100 x 10 UA Grade 300
Bolts : M20 8.8/S bolting category (threads included in the shear plane)
Dimensions : Refer to Figure 30, a= 70 mm
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angle cleat connections, fist edition15 DESIGN CAPACITY TABLES 15.3 Configuration C—Single angle
cleat single line of bolts to
supported member
Component: 100 x 100 x 8 EA Grade 300
Bolts : M20 8.8/S bolting category (threads included in the shear plane)
Note : * 100 used for ‘a’ dimension for all sections except 200UB, 200UC, 200PFC
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a= 100"
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owe + tows
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SS
Single web cope Double wed cove
FIGURE 31 GEOMETRY CONFIGURATION C—SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT SINGLE LINE OF
BOLTS TO SUPPORTED MEMBER
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angle cleat connections, first editionTABLE 9
ANGLE CLEAT DESIGN CAPACITY TABLE—CONFIGURATION C
SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT SINGLE LINE OF BOLTS TO SUPPORTED MEMBER
MEMBER > 300 MM DEEP
supported [coping oa Design capacity (kN)
member | member n=7 | n=6
w=t4 | Nata
szoows | Any
sooows | Any
200we | Any
aoowe Any
rows | Any
s10us any
s30uB Any
sous Any
410 Any
aeoprc | Any
360UB Any
310uB Any
310uc Any
_300PFC_| Any
NOTES:
Design capacity in table derived from DESIGN CHECKS 1 to 6 only. DESIGN CHECKS 7 to 10 must be
carried out in addition
Me Total number of bolts in n(= 13) rows
Any Either uncoped, SWC, DWC
° Uncoped
swe Single web coped
pwe Double web coped
Empty spaces to right of bold line—component depth is less than 50% beam depth, configuration not
recommended
Emply spaces to left of bold line—component will not fit into supported member web with a = 100.
Component: 100 x 100 x 8 EA Grade 300
Bolts M20 8.8/S bolting category (threads included in the shear plane)
Dimensions: Refer to Figure 31, a = 100 mm
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angle cleat connections, first editionTABLE 10
ANGLE CLEAT DESIGN CAPACITY TABLE—CONFIGURATION C
SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT SINGLE LINE OF BOLTS TO SUPPORTED MEMBER
MEMBER < 300 MM DEEP
member member ne2 a
N=4 (mm)
“2500837 3 Any 88 4 00
~250uc72,.9 | Any |
Design capacity in table derived from DESIGN CHECKS
1 to 6 only. DESIGN CHECKS 7 to 10 must be carried
out in addition,
(=m) Total number of bolts in m(= n,) rows
Any Either uncoped, SWC, DWC.
swe Single web coped
pwe Double web coped
Component: 100 x 100 x 8 EA Grade 300
Bolts M20 8.8/8 bolting category (threads included in the shear plane)
Dimensions _ : Refer to Figure 31, a = as noted in Table
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angle cleat connections, frst exition15 DESIGN CAPACITY TABLES 15.4 Configuration D—Single angle
cleat double line of bolts to
supported member
Design Capacity Note: This configuration has the same design capacity as configuration C and is
hence uneconomic. Design capacity is controlled by bolt capacity to supporting member, so
additional bolts in supported member do not increase design capacity.
Component: 150 x 100 x 10 UA Grade 300
Bolts: M20 8.8/5 bong category (threads included in the shear plane)
Note : * 100 used for ‘a’ dimension for all sections except 200UB, 200UC, 200PFC
a= 100"
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FIGURE 32 GEOMETRY CONFIGURATION D—SINGLE ANGLE CLEAT DOUBLE LINE OF
BOLTS TO SUPPORTED MEMBERAPPENDIX A—Limcon software A1 Introduction
A1.A General
This Appendix contans the output from the Limcon computer program for the design examples,
detailed calculations for which are included in this Design Guide. Limcon undertakes all
DESIGN CHECKS set out in the ASI design model and lists the capacity and capacity ratio for
each limit state. A detail diagram is included at the beginning of the Limcon output. A virtual
reality image of the connection can be displayed on the computer screen to facilitate checking
NOTE: To express the result of each limit state check Limon uses the capacity ratio. This ie
the ratio of the design capacity to the design action effect and the minimum capacity ratio for
all limit states must not be less than 1.0.
‘1.2 DESIGN CHECKS No. 2 and 3—Bolts
In addition to using the special formulae derived in Handbook 1 for each particular type of bolt
group, Limcon applies @ generalised procedure independently for the cleat and the connected
part. This procedure checks bearing and tearing explicitly for each bolt with the result displayed
only for the critical bolt, which is identified by row and column number.
1.3 DESIGN CHECK No. 7—Coped beam bending
Limcon reports the estimated maximum permissible cope length. This is the length of cope at
which the coped beam bending check becomes critical, other limit states not being considered.
1.4 DESIGN CHECK No. 8—Beam rotation
If a non-zero span has been entered, Limcon computes the beam end rotation and the end
rotation at contact, assuming that the design shear is due to a uniformly distributed load. The
contact rotation capacity is the shear corresponding to the end rotation at contact,
1.5 DESIGN CHECK No. 9—Coped beam buckling
Although not required in the ASI design model, a check on the local buckling capacity of coped
beams is reported in the Limcon output. The estimated maximum permissible cope length based
on the coped section buckling check is reported.
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Limcon
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No. 1—Connection capacity with
single-sided double AC
‘connection to supporting
column
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connection to supporting beam
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