HSS Beam to HSS Column Shear Connection
HSS Beam to HSS Column Shear Connection
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Has anyone ever used a shear tab connection between a HSS beam and HSS column? I had a detailer contact me regarding this type of connection. They would prefer to slot the beam and slide a plate into the slot and weld the plate to the HSS beam which in turn would bolt to a shear tab that is attached to an HSS column. I can't find any standard details or design for this type of connection or have I seen it done this way.
Thank you
Thank you
Val Courtney, PE
Valstone Engineering, Inc.






RE: HSS Beam to HSS Column Shear Connection
RE: HSS Beam to HSS Column Shear Connection
Val Courtney, PE
Valstone Engineering, Inc.
RE: HSS Beam to HSS Column Shear Connection
RE: HSS Beam to HSS Column Shear Connection
Val Courtney, PE
Valstone Engineering, Inc.
RE: HSS Beam to HSS Column Shear Connection
How much shear are you talking about? What's the end reaction and how large are the shapes?
RE: HSS Beam to HSS Column Shear Connection
RE: HSS Beam to HSS Column Shear Connection
Val Courtney, PE
Valstone Engineering, Inc.
RE: HSS Beam to HSS Column Shear Connection
RE: HSS Beam to HSS Column Shear Connection
Val Courtney, PE
Valstone Engineering, Inc.
RE: HSS Beam to HSS Column Shear Connection
I have used this type of detail dozens of times in Australia and never had a problem with it (yes it is on the underside of the world, but gravity still pushes down and wind still blows sidewards.)
If the connection is near the top of the post then make sure that the cap plate is substantial and has a good size weld. Also dont forget your minimum eccentricities as per AISC.
AggieYank,
I have never understood why you Americans us all these angles for connections anyway.
RE: HSS Beam to HSS Column Shear Connection
RE: HSS Beam to HSS Column Shear Connection
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There are several submissions on the AISC Modern Steel Construction web site, alsl example calc at the bull moose tube site.
We have used the cap plate on end of beam tube to knife plate also succesfully in a design/build mode.
Also check February 1997 issue of modern steel construction mag.
RE: HSS Beam to HSS Column Shear Connection
Val Courtney, PE
Valstone Engineering, Inc.