Single-Plate Shear Connection Design

Design standard: AISC - AISC Steel Construction Manual 16th Ed. Part 10, Single-Plate Connections; ANSI/AISC 360-22

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Design Parameters

Lengths accept decimals or fractions, e.g. 3-1/2 or 13/16.
If unbraced, the plate strength and beam lateral-torsional buckling interact (Cheng and Yura) - member design.
Manual Part 10: w ≥ (5/8)tp develops the plate.
Set automatically to centre the plate on the beam when the beam, the plate depth or the bolt rows change.

AISC Shapes Database v16.0. ASTM A992 (W), A572 Gr 50, A36 (AISC Manual Table 2-4); bolts ASTM F3125 Grades A325 / A490.

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