Torrico_Steel Design: Welded Connection

Problem 6 The angular section has a cross sectional area of

The line of action of the force P coincides with the 929mm2. Fy = 248MPa, Fu = 400MPa. Determine
axis of the angle which is at distance “a” from the the value P based on
back 1. Gross area of the section
of the connected leg. Do not include end turns. 2. Net area of the section if strength
Given: coefficient reduction coefficient is 0.85.
Properties of vertical member 3. Block shear in gusset plate along the weld.
2 angles 75 mm x 75 mm x 8 mm thick. Answer: 138.24kN, 157.93kN, 304kN
A = 21 mm.
Area of 2 angles = 2290 mm2
Yield stress, Fy = 248 MPa.
Allowable weld shear stress: Fvw = 93 MPa.
Weld thickness = 5 mm
1. Which of the following gives the
maximum tensile stress capacity of the
angles?
2. Given: L1 = 50 mm L2 = 130 mm, Which of
the following gives the allowable load P
based on the capacity of the welded
connection?
3. Given: P = 270 KN, Which of the following
gives the required length of weld L2? Problem 8
A welded bracket shown is required to resist a load of
Answer: 340.75kN, 118.35kN, 300mm 90kN. The steel Fy = 250MPa and welding has Fuw =
485MPa. If P = 90kN, determine the following
1. Moment of inertia of the group of weld
2. The force on weld due to torsional

150mm 250mm
P

300mm

moment,
Problem 7 CE Board May 2010 3. Size of weld due to load P
A 76x76x6mm angular section is welded to a
Answer: 10.41x106mm4, 587.63N/mm, 7.0mm
gusset plate having a thickness of 8mm as shown.

Prepared by: ES Torrico, Jr.

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