Limit State Table: Connection Available Strength

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LIMIT STATE TABLE: CONNECTION AVAILABLE STRENGTH

SHEAR LOAD PARALLEL TO HSS LONGITUDINAL AXIS

WF Beam Connections to Round, Rectangular, and Square HSS

Limit State
Single Plate
Through Plate Single Angle
(Conventional and Extended Configurations)

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Element AISC Specification and Manual References
10-102 to 10-107 10-87 to 10-91 to 10-107 to 10-91 to 10-134 to 10-119

AISC Manual Considerations Specific to HSS 14th Ed. Manual pp. 15th Ed. Manual pp. 14th Ed. Manual pp. 15th Ed. Manual pp. 14th Ed. Manual pp. 15th Ed. Manual pp.
Elements 10-167 10-153 10-168 10-154 10-169 10-155

ROW NO.
COL NO.
A B C D E F

1 Shear with no eccentricity
_ _
_ _
Spec Section J3.6 at supported beam web Spec Section J3.6 at supported beam web
bolts where eccentricity is less than 3" and bolts where eccentricity is less than 3" and
one vertical row of bolts is used per Manual one vertical row of bolts is used per Manual
pp. pp.
10-133 10-116

Bolts

1) Spec Section J3.6 1) Spec Section J3.6 1) Spec Section J3.6 1) Spec Section J3.6 1) Spec Section J3.6 1) Spec Section J3.6
Shear with eccentricity 2) Consider eccentricity per Manual pp.
2 2) Consider eccentricity per Manual pp. 2) Consider eccentricity per Manual pp. 10-88/89 2) Consider eccentricity per Manual pp. 10- 2) Consider eccentricity per Manual pp. 10-88/89 2) Consider eccentricity per Manual pp. 10-
effects 10-133/ 135 in combination with pp 7-6
10-103/104 in combination with pp. 7-6 in combination with pp. 103/104 in combination with pp. 7-6 and Manual in combination with pp. 118/120 in combination with pp. 7-6 and
and Manual Tables 7-6 through 7-13 7-6 and Manual Tables 7-6 through 7-13 Tables 7-6 through 7-13 7-6 and Manual Tables 7-6 through 7-13 and Manual Tables 7-6 through 7-13 Manual Tables 7-6 through 7-13

Bolt Bearing and Tearout

3 _ _ _ _ Where eccentricity is not considered (See Bolt section above): Spec Section J3.10
with no eccentricity

Bolt Bearing and Tearout

4 Spec Section J3.10 in combination with Manual pp. 7-6 and Manual Tables 7-6 through 7-13 Spec Section J3.10 in combination with Manual pp. 7-6 and Manual Tables 7-6 through 7-13 Spec Section J3.10 in combination with Manual pp. 7-6 and Manual Tables 7-6 through 7-13
with eccentricity effects

5 Shear yielding Spec Eq. (J4-3) Spec Eq. (J4-3) Spec Eq. (J4-3)

Connection
Material
6 Shear rupture Spec Eq. (J4-4) Spec Eq. (J4-4) Spec Eq. (J4-4)

Spec J4.5 per Manual pp. 10-104 thru 10- Spec J4.5 per Manual pp. 10-89 thru 10-90,
Spec J4.5 per Manual pp. 10-104 thru 10-
Spec J4.5 per Manual pp. 10-89 thru 10-90, and Spec J4.5 per Manual pp. 10-104 thru 10-105, and Spec J4.5 per Manual pp. 10-89 thru 10-90, and 105, and Spec Eq. (F11-1) at angle legs where and Spec Eq. (F11-1) at angle legs where
7 Flexural yielding 105, and Spec Eq. (F11-1) for extended
Spec Eq. (F11-1) for extended configuration only Spec Eq. (F11-1) for extended configuration only Spec Eq. (F11-1) for extended configuration only eccentricity is considered (See Bolt Section eccentricity is considered (See Bolt Section
configuration only
above) above)

Spec J4.5 per Chap F and Manual pp. 9-6 at angle legs where eccentricity is considered
8 Flexural rupture Manual Eq. (9-4) for extended configuration Manual Eq. (9-4) for extended configuration
(See Bolt Section above)

9 Flexural buckling Manual pp. 9-6 thru 9-9 for extended configuration Manual pp. 9-6 thru 9-9 for extended configuration Manual pp. 9-6 thru 9-9 for extended configuration

10 Block shear rupture Spec Eq. (J4-5) Spec Eq. (J4-5) Spec Eq. (J4-5)
Connection
Material
Spec J1.2 per Manual pp. Spec J1.2 per Manual pp.
Spec J1.2 per Manual pp. 10-88 thru 10-90 Spec J1.2 per Manual pp. 10-88 thru 10-90
11 Rotational ductility 10-102 thru 10-105 (conventional or 10-102 thru 10-105 (conventional or extended Spec J1.2 per Manual pp. 10-132 OR pp.9-14 Spec J1.2 per Manual pp. 10-116 OR pp.9-17
(conventional or extended configuration) (conventional or extended configuration)
extended configuration) configuration)

12 Bearing _ _ _ _ _ _

Consider lateral-torsional buckling per Manual pp. Consider lateral-torsional buckling per Manual
13 Lateral-Torsional Buckling Manual Eq. (10-6) Spec F11.2 Manual Eq. (10-6) Spec F11.2
10-168 pp. 10-155

Spec Section J2.4 and Minimum weld size per

Spec Section J2.4 and Minimum weld size Spec Section J2.4; Refer to Manual pp. 10-168 for Spec Section J2.4; Refer to Manual pp. 10-155 for
14 Direct shear Manual pp. 10-87 at HSS support for conventional _ _
per Manual pp. 10-102 at HSS support weld strength at through plate connections weld strength at through-plate connections
configuration

Welds

Spec Section J2.4, Manual Table 10-12 and Spec Section J2.4, Manual Table 10-12 and
Shear with eccentricity Manual pp. 10-134: Use Instantaneous Manual pp. 10-119: Use Instantaneous Center
15 _ _ _ _
effects Center of Rotation Method per Table 8-10 of Rotation Method per Table 8-10 for weld to
for weld to HSS support HSS support

16 Wall slenderness Manual pp. 10-167 Manual pp. 10-153 Manual pp. 10-168 Manual pp. 10-154 _ _

HSS Shear Rupture at Manual Eq. (9-2), and Manual Eq. (9-2), and Manual Eq. (9-2), and
17
Weld DG24 First Edition Eq. (2-4) DG24 First Edition Eq. (2-4) DG24 First Edition Eq. (2-4)

18 HSS Shear Yielding at Weld _ _ DG24 First Edition Eq. (2-3) _ _

HSS Column
Manual Eq. (10-7)
Spec Eq. (K1-3)
Shear Yielding (Punching)
19 of the HSS Connecting Where connection is applied at a distance from _ _ _ _
subject to limits in Table K1.1A or Table the HSS member end less than [B*sqrt (1-β)], Rn
Face
K1.2A
shall be reduced by 50%. See Note 3.

20 Yield line plasticity _ _ _ _ _ _

Guidelines for weld at HSS column workable Guidelines for weld at HSS column workable
21 Additional HSS Provisions _ _ _ _
flat dimensions per Manual pp. 10-169 flat dimensions per Manual pp. 10-155

Bolt Bearing and Tearout Spec Section J3.10 (Conventional Configuration Where eccentricity is not considered (See Bolt Section Above):
22 _ _ _
with no eccentricity Only) Spec Section J3.10

Spec Section J3.10 in combination with

Bolt Bearing and Tearout
23 Manual pp. 7-6 and Manual Tables 7-6 _ Spec Section J3.10 in combination with Manual pp. 7-6 and Manual Tables 7-6 through 7-13 Spec Section J3.10 in combination with Manual pp.7-6 and Manual Tables 7-6 through 7-13
with eccentricity effects
through 7-13

24 Web local yielding _ _ _ _ _ _

Beam Web 25 Web Crippling _ _ _ _ _ _

Coped Beam: Spec Section J4.3

26 Block shear rupture
Uncoped Beam: Not required

14th Manual pp. 9-6 to 9-9

27 Strength at Cope
15th Manual pp. 9-6 to 9-10

Coped Beam: Spec Section J4.2 Eq J4-3

28 Shear Yielding
Uncoped Beam: Not required

Coped Beam: Spec Section J4.2 Eq J4-4

29 Shear Rupture
Uncoped Beam: Not required

1) Maximum element thicknesses per Manual

Table 10-9 for conventional configuration and
1) Maximum element thicknesses per
Manual Eq. (10-3) for extended configuration
Manual Table 10-9 for conventional
configuration and Manual Eq. (10-3) for
2) Dimensional Limitations per Manual pp. 10-88
extended configuration
for conventional configuration and pp. 10-89 for
1) When required by the applicable building 1) When required by the applicable building
Additional extended configuration
30 2) Dimensional Limitations per Manual pp. _ code, design for structural integrity per Spec _ code, design for structural integrity per Spec
Provisions
10-102/103 for conventional configuration Section B3.9 (b) and (c) Section B3.9 (b) and (c)
3) Manual pp. 10-89 for additional design checks
and pp. 10-104 for extended configuration
for extended configuration
3) Manual pp. 10-104 for additional design
4) When required by the applicable building code,
checks for extended configuration
design for structural integrity per Spec Section
B3.9 (b) and (c)

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LIMIT STATE TABLE: CONNECTION

LIMIT STATE TABLE: CONNECTION AVAILABLE STRENGTH
AVAILABLE STRENGTH
SHEAR LOAD PARALLEL TO HSS LONGITUDINAL AXIS

WF Beam Connections to Round, Rectangular, and Square HSS

Limit State

Double Angle WT Unstiffened Seat Stiffened Seat

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Element AISC Specification and Manual References 10-7 10-7 Manual pp. pp. 10-84 Manual pp. 10-69 Manual pp. 10-93 pp. 10-78 to
10-138 to 10-139
to 10-12 to 10-12 10-123 to 10-124 to 10-88 to 10-73 to 10-96 10-81 and 10-153

Similar to Double Angle Similar to Double Angle

AISC Manual Considerations Specific to HSS 14th Ed. Manual pp. 15th Ed. Manual pp. 14th Ed. Manual pp. 15th Ed. Manual pp. 14th Ed. Manual pp. 15th Ed. Manual pp.
Considerations per Manual pp. 10- Considerations per Manual pp.
Elements 10-167 10-152 10-167 10-153 10-168 10-153
167 10-152

ROW NO.
COL NO.
G H J K L M N O

Spec Section J3.6 at supported beam

Spec Section J3.6 at supported beam
web bolts where eccentricity is less
web bolts where eccentricity is less
1 Shear with no eccentricity than 3" and one vertical row of bolts is _ _ _ _ _ _
than 3" and one vertical row of bolts is
used per Manual pp.
used per Manual pp. 10-8
10-9

Bolts
1) Spec Section J3.6
1) Spec Section J3.6
2) Consider eccentricity per
Shear with eccentricity Spec Section J3.6 in combination with Manual pp. 7-6 and Manual Tables 7-6 2) Consider eccentricity per Manual
2 Manual pp. 10-123/124 in _ _ _ _
effects through 7-13 pp. 10-138 in combination with
combination with manual pp 7-6
manual pp. 7-6 and Manual Tables
and Manual Tables 7-6 through
7-6 through 7-13
7-13

Bolt Bearing and Tearout

3 Spec Section J3.10 _ _ _ _ _ _
with no eccentricity

Bolt Bearing and Tearout Spec Section J3.10 in combination with Manual pp. 7-6 and Manual
4 Spec Section J3.10, Manual pp. 7-6, and Manual Tables 7-6 through 7-13 _ _ _ _
with eccentricity effects Tables 7-6 through 7-13

5 Shear yielding Spec Eq. (J4-3) Spec Eq. (J4-3) Spec Eq. (J4-3) Spec Eq. (J4-3)

Connection
Material
6 Shear rupture Spec Eq. (J4-4) Spec Eq. (J4-4) _ _ _ _

Spec J4.5 per Manual pp. 10-89

Spec J4.5 per Manual pp. 10-104 thru
thru 10-90, and Spec Eq. (F11-1)
10-105, and Spec Eq. (F11-1) at angle
7 Flexural yielding _ _ at angle legs where eccentricity Spec J4.5 per Chap F and Manual pp. 9-6 _ _
legs where eccentricity is considered
is considered (See Bolt Section
(See Bolt Section above)
above)

8 Flexural rupture _ _ Manual Eq. (9-4) _ _ _ _

9 Flexural buckling _ _ Manual pp. 9-6 thru 9-9

10 Block shear rupture Spec Eq. (J4-5) Spec Eq. (J4-5) _ _ _ _

Connection
Material

Spec J1.2 per Manual pp. 10-9 OR Spec J1.2 per Manual pp. 10-9 Spec J1.2 per Manual pp. 10-139 AND Spec J1.2 per Manual pp. 10-124
11 Rotational ductility Spec J1.2 per Manual pp. 10-84 Spec J1.2 per Manual pp. 10-70 Spec J1.2 per Manual pp. 10-94 Spec J1.2 per Manual pp. 10-79
pp.9-14 OR pp. 9-17 pp.9-14 Eqs. (9-36) thru (9-38) AND Eqs. (9-37) thru (9-39)

12 Bearing _ _ _ _ Spec J7 Spec J7

13 Lateral-Torsional Buckling _ _ Manual Eq. (10-6) Spec F11.2 _ _ _ _

14 Direct shear Spec Section J2.4 at HSS support Spec Section J2.4 at HSS support _ _ _ _

Welds
Spec Section J2.4, Manual Table 10-2, and Spec Section J2.4, Manual Table Spec Section J2.4, Manual Table Spec Section J2.4, Manual Table
Spec Section J2.4, Manual Table 10-2, and Spec Section J2.4, Manual Table 10-
Shear with eccentricity Manual Eq. (10-1) on pp. 10-11 for Weld B to Support; Use 10-6, and 10-8, and Manual pp. 10-95; 10-8, and Manual pp. 10-80;
15 Manual Eq. (10-1) on pp. 10-11 for Weld B to Support; Use Instantaneous 6, and Manual Eq. (10-2) on pp. 10-
effects Instantaneous Center of Rotation Method per Table 8-8 for Weld A to Manual Eq. (10-2) on pp. 10-72 Use elastic method for weld to Use elastic method for weld to
Center of Rotation Method per Table 8-8 for Weld A to Beam Web 87 for welds to the HSS support
Beam Web for welds to the HSS support HSS support HSS support

Manual pp. 10-168 for vertical Manual pp. 10-153 for vertical
16 Wall slenderness _ _ _ _ _ _
stiffener plate stiffener plate

HSS Shear Rupture at Manual Eq. (9-2), and Manual Eq. (9-2), and Manual Eq. (9-2), and Manual Eq. (9-2), and
17
Weld DG24 First Edition Eq. (2-4) DG24 First Edition Eq. (2-4) DG24 First Edition Eq. (2-4) DG24 First Edition Eq. (2-4)

18 HSS Shear Yielding at Weld _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Manual Eq. (10-7) at vertical

HSS Column stiffener plate
Spec Eq. (K1-3) Where connection is applied at a
Shear Yielding (Punching)
19 of the HSS Connecting _ _ _ _ _ _ distance from the HSS member
subject to limits in Table K1.1A
Face end less than [B*sqrt (1-β)], Rn
or Table K1.2A
shall be reduced by 50%. See
Note 3.
Manual pp. 10-168 and Table 10- Manual pp. 10-153 and Table 10-
20 Yield line plasticity _ _ _ _ _ _
15 15

Guidelines for weld to HSS column Guidelines for weld to HSS column Similar to Double Angle
Similar to Double Angle
21 Additional HSS Provisions workable flat dimensions per Manual workable flat dimensions per Manual Considerations per Manual pp. _ _ Manual Table 10-15
Considerations per Manual pp. 10-167
pp. 10-167 pp. 10-152 10-152

Bolt Bearing and Tearout

22 Spec Section J3.10 Spec Section J3.10 _ _ _ _
with no eccentricity

Bolt Bearing and Tearout

23 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
with eccentricity effects

Spec J10.2 Spec J10.2 Spec J10.2 Spec J10.2

24 Web local yielding _ _ _ _
Manual Eq. (9-45) Manual Eq. (9-46) Manual Eq. (9-45) Manual Eq. (9-46)

Spec J10.3 Spec J10.3 Spec J10.3 Spec J10.3

Beam Web 25 Web Crippling _ _ _ _
Manual Eq. (9-47) and (9-48) Manual Eq. (9-48) and (9-49) Manual Eq. (9-47) and (9-48) Manual Eq. (9-48) and (9-49)

Coped Beam: Spec Section J4.3

26 Block shear rupture
Uncoped Beam: Not required

14th Manual pp. 9-6 to 9-9

27 Strength at Cope
15th Manual pp. 9-6 to 9-10

Coped Beam: Spec Section J4.2 Eq J4-3

28 Shear Yielding
Uncoped Beam: Not required

Coped Beam: Spec Section J4.2 Eq J4-4

29 Shear Rupture
Uncoped Beam: Not required

1) Connection geometry
1) Recommended tee length and
provisions per Manual Fig. 10-10
flange/web thicknesses per
Manual pp. 10-124 1) When required by the 1) Connection geometry
1) When required by the applicable 2) Stiffener plate thickness per
Recommended tee length and applicable building code, design provisions per Manual Fig. 10-10
Additional building code, design for structural Manual pp. 10-80
30 _ flange/web thicknesses per Manual 2) When required by the _ for structural integrity per Spec
Provisions integrity per Spec Section B3.9 (b) and
pp. 10-139 applicable building code, design Section B3.9 (b) and 2) Stiffener plate thickness per
(c) 3) When required by the
for structural integrity per Spec (c) Manual pp. 10-95
applicable building code, design
Section B3.9 (b) and
for structural integrity per Spec
(c)
Section B3.9 (b) and (c)

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AXIAL LOAD PERPENDICULAR TO HSS LONGITUDINAL AXIS
Plate-to-Round HSS Connections

Transverse Plate T- and Cross-Connections Longitudinal Plate T-, Y-, and Cross-Connections Cap Plate Connections

Limit State
Element

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ROW
NO. A B C D E F
COL NO.
Spec Eq. (K2-1b)
Table K1.1 top line right side (no
in Table K2.1
1 Out-of-Plane Plate Bending equation number) _ _ _ _
subject to limits in Table K1.1A
subject to limits in Table K2.1A

Spec Eq. (K2-2b)

Table K1.1 second line right side in Table K2.1
2 In-Plane Plate Bending _ _ (no equation number) _ _
subject to limits in Table K1.1A subject to the limits in Table
K2.1A
Plate

3 Local Tension Yielding of Stem Plate Spec Eq. (J4-1) Spec Eq. (J4-1) Spec Eq. (J4-1)

Local Compression Yielding and

4 Buckling of Stem Plate
Spec Eq. (J4-6) Spec Eq. (J4-6) Spec Eq. (J4-6)

5 Connection End Distance See Note 3 Spec Table K2.1A See Note 3 Spec Table K2.1A _ _

If (5tb + b) < D
Spec Eq. (J10-2):
k = tp (Commentary for Section
K2.3 pp. 16.1-467 thru 468 and
Figure
C-K2.2)
Spec Eq. (K1-1) Spec Eq. (K2-1A) Spec Eq. (K1-4) Fy = Fy of HSS
in Table K1.1 in Table K2.1 in Table K1.1 lb = b (transverse plate thk)
6 HSS Local Yielding _ _
tw = tdes
subject to limits of K1.1A subject to the limits of K2.1A subject to the limits of K1.1A
Rn shall be doubled for 2 HSS
sidewalls

HSS Column
If (5tp + b) > D:
Spec Eq. (J4-1):
Fy and Ag of HSS

See HSS Local Yielding limit state See HSS Local Yielding limit state
7 Local Yielding of HSS Sidewalls _ _ _ _
above above

Spec Eq. (K1-2) Spec Eq. (K2-2A)

Plastification of the HSS Chord in Table K1.1 in Table K2.1
8 Connecting Face
_ _ _ _
subject to the limits of K1.1A subject to the limits of K2.1A

HSS Column

Shear Yielding (Punching) of the HSS

9 Chord Connecting Face
_ _ _ _ _ _

Local Crippling/Buckling of HSS Local crippling of HSS sidewalls is likely not to govern over HSS
10 Sidewalls
_ _ _ _
local yielding for practical connections per DG24 Section 7.4.

HSS Column

Additional
_ _ _ _ _ _
Provisions

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AXIAL LOAD PERPENDICULAR TO HSS LONGITUDINAL AXIS
Plate-to-Rectangular HSS Connections

Transverse Plate T-Connections Transverse Plate Cross-Connections Longitudinal Plate T-, Y- and Cross-Connections Longitudinal Through Plate T- and Y-Connections Cap Plate Connections

Limit State
Element

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ROW
NO. G H J K L M N O P Q
COL NO.

1 Out-of-Plane Plate Bending _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

2 In-Plane Plate Bending _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Plate
Spec Eq. (K1-7)
in Table K1.2 Spec. Eq. (J4-1): Spec. Eq. (J4-1):
3 Local Tension Yielding of Stem Plate Ag = Betp with Be per Spec Spec Eq. (K1-7) Ag = Betp with Be per Spec Spec Eq. (J4-1) Spec Eq. (J4-1) Spec Eq. (J4-1)
subject to the limits in Eq. (K1-1) Eq. (K1-1)
Table K1.2A
Spec Eq. (K1-7)
in Table K1.2 Spec. Eq. (J4-6): Spec. Eq. (J4-6):
Local Compression Yielding and
4 Buckling of Stem Plate
Ag = Betp with Be per Spec Spec Eq. (K1-7) Ag = Betp with Be per Spec Spec Eq. (J4-6) Spec Eq. (J4-6) Spec Eq. (J4-6)
subject to the limits in Eq. (K1-1) Eq. (K1-1)
Table K1.2A

5 Connection End Distance See Note 3 See Note 3 See Note 3 See Note 3 _ _

If (5tb+b) < B:
Spec Eq. (J10-2):
k = tp (Commentary for
section K2.3 pp. 16.1-467
thru 468 and
Figure C-K2.2)
Spec Eq. (K1-14) Fy = Fy of HSS
in Table K1.2 lb = b (transverse plate thk)
6 HSS Local Yielding _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
tw = tdes
subject to the limits of
K1.2A Rn shall be doubled for 2
HSS sidewalls

HSS Column If (5tb+b) > B:

Spec Eq. (J4-1):
Fy and Ag of HSS
See Note 6.

For connections greater For connections greater than

than d from HSS member d from HSS member end,
end, Spec Eq. (J10-2): Spec Eq. (J10-2):
Fyw = Fy of HSS Fyw = Fy of HSS
Spec Eq. (K1-9) tw = 2 * tdes Spec Eq. (K1-9) tw = 2 * tdes
in Table K1.2 in Table K1.2
lb = tp lb = tp See HSS Local Yielding limit See HSS Local Yielding limit
7 Local Yielding of HSS Sidewalls _ _ _ _
state above state above
subject to the limits in k = corner radius > subject to the limits in k = corner radius >
Table K1.2A 1.5 * tdes Table K1.2A 1.5 * tdes

For connections less than d For connections less than d

from HSS member end, use from HSS member end, use
Spec Eq. (J10-3). Spec Eq. (J10-3).

Spec Section J10.10, J4.5, Spec Section J10.10, J4.5, and Spec Section J10.10, J4.5,
Note: Not listed as it was and Manual Eq. (9-30): Note: Not listed as it was Manual Eq. (9-30): Spec Section J10.10, J4.5, and Manual Eq. (9-30):
perceived as non- T = B perceived as non- T = B and Manual Eq. (9-30): T = B
governing (unless major governing (unless major T = B c = tp
L = tp (trans plate thk) L = tp (trans plate thk)
compression load exists in compression load exists in c = tp a = b = (B-tp) / 2
tp = tdes (HSS wall thk) the HSS) tp = tdes (HSS wall thk)
the HSS) a = b = (B-tp) / 2 L = lb
c = Bp c = Bp
L = lb
To perform this check, a = b = (B-Bp) / 2 To perform this check, a = b = (B-Bp) / 2 Qf per Spec Eq. (K2-3) with
Spec Eq. (K2-7) Spec Eq. (K1-12) Qf per Spec Eq. (K2-3) with Spec Eq. (K1-13)
Spec Eq. (K2-7) B/t < 30 per Manual
Qf per Spec Eq. (K2-3) with can be used: Qf per Spec Eq. (K2-3) with in Table K1.2 in Table K1.2
Plastification of the HSS Chord can be used: B/t < 30 per Manual page 9-15
8 Connecting Face B/t < 30 per Manual B/t < 30 per Manual _ _
t = tdes (HSS wall thk) t = tdes (HSS wall thk) page 9-15 Rn shall be doubled for 2
page 9-15 page 9-15 subject to limits in Table subject to limits in Table
φ = 1.00, Ω = 1.50 HSS sidewalls
β = Bb / B where K1.2A K1.2A
φ = 1.00, Ω = 1.50 β = Bb / B where φ = 1.00, Ω = 1.50 φ = 1.00, Ω = 1.50
Bb = Bp (trans plate width) Where connection is
Where connection is Bb = Bp (trans plate width) Where connection is applied
applied at a distance from Where connection is
B = B (HSS width) applied at a distance from B = B (HSS width) at a distance from the HSS the HSS member end less applied at a distance from
η = lb / B where the HSS member end less h = lb / B where member end less than as than as specified for the HSS member end less
than as specified for specified for Manual Eq. (9- Manual Eq. (9-30), Rn shall than as specified for
lb = tp (trans plate thk) Manual Eq. (9-30), Rn shall lb = tp (trans plate thk) 30), Rn shall be reduced by
HSS Column be reduced by 50%. Manual Eq. (9-30), Rn shall
be reduced by 50%. 50%. be reduced by 50%.

Spec Section J10.10 and Spec Section J10.10 and

Manual Eq. (9-29): Manual Eq. (9-29):
tp = tdes (HSS) tp = tdes (HSS)
Fy = Fy of HSS Fy = Fy of HSS
ceff = Be Spec Eq. (K1-1) ceff = Be Spec Eq. (K1-1)
Spec Eq. (K1-8) L = tp (plate) Spec Eq. (K1-8) L = tp (plate)
in Table K1.2 in Table K1.2
Shear Yielding (Punching) of the HSS
9 Chord Connecting Face φ = 1.00, Ω = 1.50 φ = 1.00, Ω = 1.50
_ _ _ _ _ _
subject to the limits in subject to the limits in
Table K1.2A Table K1.2A
Where connection is Where connection is applied
applied at a distance from at a distance from the HSS
the HSS member end less member end less than
than [B*sqrt (1-β)], Rn shall [B*sqrt (1-β)], Rn shall be
be reduced by 50%. reduced by 50%.
See Note 3. See Note 3.

Spec Eq. (J10-4) Spec Eq. (J10-8)

Fyw = Fy of HSS Fyw = Fy of HSS Spec Eq. (J10-4)
tw = tf = tdes tw = tdes Fyw = Fy of HSS
d = H-3tdes h = H-3tdes tw = tdes (HSS wall thk)

lb = tp lb = tp tf = tp (cap plate thk)

Rn shall be doubled for 2 Rn shall be doubled for 2 HSS lb = transverse plate thk
Spec Eq. (K1-10) Spec Eq. (K1-11) sidewalls Spec Eq. (K1-15) d = B / 2
HSS sidewalls
in Table K1.2 in Table K1.2 in Table K1.2
Local Crippling/Buckling of HSS Rn shall be doubled for 2
10 Sidewalls
_ _ _ _
subject to the limits in Tension: Qf = 1.0 subject to the limits in Tension: Qf = 1.0 subject to the limits in HSS sidewalls
Table K1.2A Table K1.2A Compression: Qf per Spec Eq Table K1.2A
Compression: Qf per Spec
(K3-14) Qf is omitted
Eq (K3-14)
HSS Column Table K3.2 Table K3.2
If (5tp + b) > B:
Where connection is Where connection is applied
Spec Eq. (J4-1):
applied at a distance from at a distance from the HSS
the HSS member end less member end less than H/2, Fy and Ag of HSS
than H/2, use Eqn (J10-5a) Rn shall be reduced by 50%. See Note 6.

If the width of the transverse

plate exceeds the width of
If a shear load is also applied parallel to the
the HSS member (not longitudinal axis of the HSS section, refer to the
Additional recommended), then the
_ _ _ Shear Table Single Plate connection for _ _ _ _
Provisions maximum plate width that corresponding limit states.
can be used in calculations is
Bp = B and βmax = 1.0

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T- and Y-Connections Cross-Connections K-Connections with Gap K-Connections with Overlap

Limit State

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COL NO.

Spec Eq. (K2-4) Spec Eq. (K3-4) Spec Eq. (K2-4) Spec Eq. (K3-4)
Spec Eq. (K2-2) Spec Eq. (K3-2) Spec Eq. (K2-3) Spec Eq. (K3-3)
and (K2-5) and (K3-5) and (K2-5) and (K3-5)
Table K2.1 Table K3.1 Table K2.1 Table K3.1
Plastification of the HSS Chord Table K2.1 Table K3.1 Table K2.1 Table K3.1
1
Connecting Face
subject to limits in subject to limits in subject to limits in subject to limits in
subject to limits in subject to limits in subject to limits in subject to limits in
Table K2.1A Table K3.1A Table K2.1A Table K3.1A
Table K2.1A Table K3.1A Table K2.1A Table K3.1A

For Db < (D-2t): For Db < (D-2t): For Db < (D-2t): For Db < (D-2t): For Db < (D-2t): For Db < (D-2t):
Spec Eq. (K2-1) Spec Eq. (K3-1) Spec Eq. (K2-1) Spec Eq. (K3-1) Spec Eq. (K2-1) Spec Eq. (K3-1)
Shear Yielding (Punching) of Table K2.1 Table K3.1 Table K2.1 Table K3.1 Table K2.1 Table K3.1
2 _ _
the HSS Chord Connecting Face
subject to limits in subject to limits in subject to limits in subject to limits in subject to limits in subject to limits in
Table K2.1A Table K3.1A Table K2.1A Table K3.1A Table K2.1A Table K3.1A

Local Yielding of HSS Chord

3 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Sidewalls

Local Crippling of HSS Chord

4 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Sidewalls

Local Buckling of HSS Chord

5 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Sidewalls

Local Yielding of HSS

6 Branch(es) Due to Uneven _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Load Distribution

Shear Yielding of HSS Chord

7 _ _ _ See Note 7. _ See Note 7. _ _
Sidewall

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T- and Y- Connections Cross Connections Gapped K-Connections Overlapped K-Connections

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COL NO.

Spec Section J10.10, J4.5, and Manual Spec Section J10.10, J4.5, and Manual
Eq. (9-30): Eq. (9-30):
Rn = Pn sin θ Rn = Pn sin θ
T = B T = B
c = Bb c = Bb
When β < 0.85: a = b = (B-Bb) / 2 When β < 0.85: a = b = (B-Bb) / 2
Spec. Eq. (K2-14) Spec. Eq. (K3-7)
Spec Eq. (K2-7) Spec Eq. (K2-7)
Plastification of the HSS Chord L = lb = Hb / sin θ L = lb = Hb / sin θ Table K2.2 Table K3.2
1 Table K2.2 Table K2.2 _ _
Connecting Face
Qf per Spec Eq. (K2-3) with Qf per Spec Eq. (K2-3) with subject to limits in Table K2.2A subject to limits in Table K3.2A
subject to limits in Table K2.2A subject to limits in Table K2.2A
B/t < 30 per Manual B/t < 30 per Manual
page 9-15 page 9-15

Where connection is applied close to Where connection is applied close to the

the HSS member end per Eq. (9-30), Rn HSS member end per Eq. (9-30), Rn shall
shall be reduced by 50%. be reduced by 50%.

Spec Section J10.10 and Manual Eq. Spec Section J10.10 and Manual Eq.
(9-29) (9-29)
Rn = Pn sin θ Rn = Pn sin θ
tp = tdes of chord tp = tdes of chord

Fy = Fy of chord Fy = Fy of chord

L = Hb / sin θ L = Hb / sin θ When Bb < B-2t: When Bb < B-2t:

For 0.85 < β < 1-1/γ For 0.85 < β < 1-1/γ Spec. Eq. (K2-15) Spec. Eq. (K3-8)
or B/t < 10: ceff = Be Spec Eq. (K1-1) but deleting or B/t < 10: ceff = Be Spec Eq. (K1-1) but deleting the Table K2.2 Table K3.2
Shear Yielding (Punching) of Spec Eq. (K2-8) Spec Eq. (K2-8)
2 the (Fyt/Fybtb) term (Fyt/Fybtb) term
_ _
the HSS Chord Connecting Face Table K2.2 Table K2.2 subject to limits in Table K2.2A subject to limits in Table K3.2A
(See Note 8) (See Note 8)
subject to limits in Table K2.2A subject to limits in Table K2.2A No need to check for square No need to check for square
φ = 1.00, Ω = 1.50 φ = 1.00, Ω = 1.50 branches. branches.

Where connection is applied at a Where connection is applied at a distance

distance from the HSS member end from the HSS member end less than
less than [B*sqrt (1-β)], Rn shall be [B*sqrt (1-β)], Rn shall be reduced by
reduced by 50%. 50%.
See Note 3. See Note 3.

For connections greater than d from For connections greater than d from HSS
HSS member end, member end,
Spec Eq. (J10-2): Spec Eq. (J10-2):
Rn = Pn sin θ Rn = Pn sin θ
When β = 1.0: When β = 1.0:
Spec Eq. (K2-9) tw = 2 * tdes Spec Eq. (K2-9) tw = 2 * tdes
Local Yielding of HSS Chord
3 Table K2.2 lb = Hb / sin θ Table K2.2 lb = Hb / sin θ _ _ _ _
Sidewalls
k = corner radius ≥ k = corner radius ≥
subject to limits in Table K2.2A subject to limits in Table K2.2A
1.5 * tdes 1.5 * tdes

For connections less than d from HSS For connections less than d from HSS
member end, use Spec Eq. (J10-3). member end, use Spec Eq. (J10-3).

Spec Eq. (J10-4): Spec Eq. (J10-4):

Rn = Pn sin θ Rn = Pn sin θ
tw = tf = tdes tw = tf = tdes
lb = Hb / sin θ lb = Hb / sin θ
d = H - 3tdes d = H - 3tdes
When β = 1.0:
Spec Eq. (K2-10) Rn shall be doubled for 2 HSS sidewalls Rn shall be doubled for 2 HSS sidewalls
Local Crippling of HSS Chord Not listed as it was perceived as
4 Table K2.2 _ _ _ _
Sidewalls non-governing
Tension: Qf = 1.0 Tension: Qf = 1.0
subject to limits in Table K2.2A
Compression: Qf per Spec Eq (K3-14) Compression: Qf per Spec Eq (K3-14)
Table K3.2 Table K3.2

Where connection is applied at a Where connection is applied at a distance

distance from the HSS member end from the HSS member end less than H/2,
less than H/2, use Eqn (J10-5a) use Eqn (J10-5a)

Spec Eq. (J10-8):

Rn = Pn sin θ

When β = 1.0: tw = tdes

Spec Eq. (K2-11) h = H - 3tdes
Local Buckling of HSS Chord
5 _ _ Table K2.2 _ _ _ _
Sidewalls Rn shall be doubled for 2 HSS sidewalls
subject to limits in Table K2.2A
Where connection is applied at a distance
from the HSS member end less than H/2,
Rn shall be reduced by 50%.

Spec. Eq. (K3-10)

to (K3-13)
Table K3.2

Bei is the effective width of the

overlapping branch 'i' when the heel of
the overlapping transverse branch wall
Spec. Eq. (K2-16) Spec. Eq. (K3-9)
lands on the surface of the chord.
Table K2.2 Table K3.2
When β > 0.85: When β > 0.85: Spec. Eq. (K2-17)
​10/​𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵F𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵
​𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵=10 yt 𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵 𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵 ≤​𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵
6
Local Yielding of HSS
Branch(es) Due to Uneven
Spec Eq. (K2-12)
Table K2.2
Spec. Eq. J4-1 using Be per Spec
Eqn. (K1-1):
Spec Eq. (K2-12)
Table K2.2
Spec. Eq. (J4-1) using Be per Spec
Eqn. (K1-1): subject to limits in Table K2.2A subject to limits in Table K3.2A
to (K2-22)
Table K2.2
Bei =
B/t (
Fybitbi ) Bbi < Bbi

Load Distribution Ag = tb(2Hb+2Be - 4tb) Ag = tb(2Hb+2Be - 4tb)

10 Fyt
( )B
No need to check for square No need to check for square Bej is the effective width of the
subject to limits in Table K2.2A subject to limits in Table K2.2A
branches branches
subject to limits in Table K2.2A B = ≤B
ei
B/t Fybitbi bi bi
overlapped branch 'j' when the heel of
or if B/t > 15 or if B/t > 15 the overlapping transverse branch wall
lands on the surface of the overlapped
branch. See Bej equation below.
10 Fybjtbj
​𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵
Bej =
Bbj /tbj ( Fybitbi )
= ​10/​​𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵
Bbi <𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵
Bbi 𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵 𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵 ≤​𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵

subject to limits in Table K3.2A

F t
Bej= 10
Bbj/tbj ( F t )B
ybj bj

ybi bi
bi
≤ Bbi

In the Gap Region:

In the Gap Region:
For θ < 90 degrees and in
Spec Section G5 and
Projected Gap Region: Spec Eq. (G4-1):
In Projected Gap Region Between Eq. (G2-1):
Vn = Pn sin θ
Spec Section G5 and Inclined Branches, where cos θ > Hb/H: Vn = Pn sin θ
Eq. (G2-1): Aw = 2htdes
Aw = 2htdes
Vn = Pn sin θ Spec Eq. (G4-1): h = H - 3tdes
Shear Yielding of HSS Chord h = H - 3tdes
7 _ _ Aw = 2htdes Vn = Pn sin θ _ _
Sidewall Cv2 per Sect G2.2
h = H - 3tdes Aw = 2htdes Cv per Sect G2.1.b
with h/tw = H/tdes, kv = 5
Cv per Sect G2.1.b h = H - 3tdes with kv = 5
with kv = 5 Cv2 per Sect G2.2
subject to limits in Table K3.2A
subject to limits in Table K2.2A
with h/tw = H/tdes, kv = 5
subject to limits in Table K2.2A Check not necessary for square
See Note 7. Check not necessary for square
chords. See Note 7.
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ROUND HSS-TO-HSS MOMENT CONNECTIONS
Branch(es) under In-Plane Bending Branch(es) under Out-of-Plane Bending
T-, Y-, and Cross Connections T-, Y-, and Cross Connections

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COL NO.
A B C D

Spec Eq. (K3-1) Spec Eq. (K4-1) Spec Eq. (K3-3) Spec Eq. (K4-3)
Plastification of the HSS Chord Table K3.1 Table K4.1 Table K3.1 Table K4.1
1 Connecting Face
subject to limits in Table K3.1A subject to limits in Table K4.1A subject to limits in Table K3.1A subject to limits in Table K4.1A

Spec Eq. (K3-2) Spec Eq. (K4-2) Spec Eq. (K3-4) Spec Eq. (K4-4)
when Db < (D-2t) when Db < (D-2t) when Db < (D-2t) when Db < (D-2t)
Shear Yielding (Punching) of the
2 HSS Chord Connecting Face Table K3.1 Table K4.1 Table K3.1 Table K4.1

subject to limits in Table K3.1A subject to limits in Table K4.1A subject to limits in Table K3.1A subject to limits in Table K4.1A

Local Yielding of HSS Chord

3 Sidewalls
_ _ _ _

Local Crippling of HSS Chord

4 Sidewalls
_ _ _ _

Local Buckling of HSS Chord

5 Sidewalls
_ _ _ _

Local Yielding of
6 Branch/Branches Due to Uneven _ _ _ _
Load Distribution

Chord Distortional Failure at T-

7 and Unbalanced Cross- _ _ _ _
Connections

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Plastification of the HSS Chord φ = 1.00
1 Connecting Face
Shear Yielding (Punching) of the
2 HSS Chord Connecting Face
Local Yielding of HSS Chord
3 Sidewalls
Chord
Local Crippling of HSS C
4 _
Sidewalls
Chord
Local Buckling of HSS C
5 non-governing
Sidewalls
Local Yielding of when β > 0.85
6 Branch/Branches Due to Uneven Table K3.2
Load Distribution
Chord Distortional Failure at T-
7 and Unbalanced Cross-
Connections
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E F G H
Spec Section J10.10, J4.5, Manual Eq. (9-34),
Spec Section J10.10, J4.5, and Manual Eq. (9-32):
and Manual Eq. (9-36):
t = tdes of HSS chord
t = tdes of HSS chord
T = B
T = B
L = Hb / sin θ
L = Hb / sin θ
c = Bb
a = b = (B-Bb)/2
Fy = Fy of HSS chord
c = Bb
Qf per Spec Eq. (K2-3) with
Spec Eq. (K3-6) Spec Eq. (K3-9) Qf per Spec Eq. (K2-3) with
B/t < 30 per Manual page 9-15
when β < 0.85 when β < 0.85 B/t < 30 per Manual page 9-15
Table K3.2 Table K3.2 φ = 1.00
Ω = 1.50
Ω = 1.50
subject to limits in Table K3.2A subject to limits in Table K3.2A
Where connection is applied at a distance from the
Where connection is applied at a distance from the
HSS member end less than [B*sqrt (1-β)], Mn shall be
HSS member end less than [B*sqrt (1-β)], Mn shall
reduced by 50%.
be reduced by 50%.
See Note 3.
See Note 3.
See Note 9 for STI Technical Paper No. 2, Equation
See Note 9 for STI Technical Paper No. 2, Equation
(1) showing an alternate derivation based on virtual
(6) showing an alternate derivation based on virtual
work and virtual rotation.
work and virtual rotation.
​𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀−𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖=​0.6​𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹sin�𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃2​sin 𝜃𝜃𝜃 +​𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵 𝐵 ​𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀−𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖=​0.60.6F tHb 𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹Hsbin�𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃𝜃2​sin 𝜃𝜃𝜃 +​𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵𝐵 𝐵
​𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹𝐹
y 𝐹𝐹
Mn-ip =
0.6FytHb Hb
( 2sinq +B )
ep
Mn-ip =
sinq ( 2sinq +B )
ep
sinq
Bep = (10/(B/t)) Bb < Bb
_ Bep = (10/(B/t)) Bb < Bb _ φ = 1.0, Ω = 1.50
φ = 1.0, Ω = 1.50
See Note 9 for STI Technical Paper No. 2, Equation
See Note 9 for STI Technical Paper No. 2, Equation (7)
(2)
Spec Section J10.2 Spec Section J10.2
Where lend > H: Use Eq. (J10-2) Where lend > H: Use Eq. (J10-2)
Where lend < H: Use Eq. (J10-3) Where lend < H: Use Eq. (J10-3)
To determine Rn: To determine Rn:
tw = tdes of HSS chord tw = tdes of HSS chord
k = tdes of HSS chord k = tdes of HSS chord
lb = Hb lb = Hb
Fy = Fy of HSS chord for T-Conns Fy = Fy of HSS chord for T-Conns
Spec Eq. (K3-7) Fy = 0.8Fy of HSS chord for Cross-Conns Spec Eq. (K3-10) Fy = 0.8Fy of HSS chord for Cross-Conns
when β > 0.85 when β > 0.85
Table K3.2 Rn = Fyt[Lb + 5k] for lend > H Table K3.2
Rn = Fyt[Lb + 5k] for lend > H
Rn = Fyt[Lb + 2.5k] for lend < H Rn = Fyt[Lb + 2.5k] for lend < H
subject to limits in Table K3.2A subject to limits in Table K3.2A
To determine Mn:
To determine Mn:
Moment arm = 0.5(Hb + 5k) for lend > H Moment arm = (B-t)
Moment arm = 0.5(Hb+2.5k) for lend < H Mn = Rn *Moment arm
Mn = Rn *Moment arm
φ = 1.00
φ = 1.00 Ω = 1.50
Ω = 1.50
See Note 5.
See Note 5.
_ _ _
For Cross-Connections and For Cross-Connections and
Matched Width Ratios (B = Bb) Only Matched Width Ratios (B = Bb) Only
Not listed as it was perceived as Not listed as it was perceived as
Utilize Local Yielding of Sidewalls equation per Limit
non-governing
Utilize Local Yielding of Sidewalls equation per Limit
State Table Cell F3 State Table Cell H3
Fy = 0.8Fy Fy = 0.8Fy
Spec Eq. (F7-1) Spec Eq. (F7-1)
Fy = Fyb Fy = Fyb
Z = Znet based on Z = Znet based on
the effective widths of the the effective widths of the
Spec Eq. (K3-8) Spec Eq. (K3-11)
two transverse HSS branch when β > 0.85 two transverse HSS branch
walls per Eq (K1-1) Table K3.2 walls per Eq (K1-1)
φ = 0.95, Ω = 1.58 φ = 0.95, Ω = 1.58
subject to limits in Table K3.2A subject to limits in Table K3.2A
See Note 5. See Note 5.
See Note 9 for STI Technical Paper No. 2, Equation See Note 9 for STI Technical Paper No. 2, Equation
(5) showing an alternate derivation based on virtual (8) showing an alternate derivation based on virtual
work and virtual rotation. work and virtual rotation.
Spec Eq. (K3-12) Spec Eq. (K4-7)
Table K3.2 Table K4.2
_ _
subject to limits in Table K3.2A subject to limits in Table K4.2A