Tension Rod End Plate Design
Tension Rod End Plate Design
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I have not done calcs in many years and was wondering what I need to check for when designing a bolted end plate for a tension rod (used as bracing for a guy tower). This rod is welded to an end plate (12" long) and the end plate will also have 2-3/4" A325 bolts (spaced 2 3/4" along the line of force) to be bolted to an existing gusset. The rod is 1.25" dia for a 26K load and the plate thickness is 3/4". I need to determine the width of the plate required and the welds for the rod to the plate. The plate on one end will be cut out to accommodate the rod diameter. These were called "hog rods" in tower hand language. I would appreciate any help/suggestions.






RE: Tension Rod End Plate Design
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You always may model the thing in a 3D model like visual nastran 3D or ansys if things get overy complicated, yet better not get there.
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3D model?!? These are calculations to be done with pencil and paper in about 5 minutes, with 4 of those for sketching the connection and filling out the title block.
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