Block Shear Analysis
Block Shear Analysis
(OP)
Folks,
See attached for block shear calcs.
Is it an acceptable way to analyze the block shear on a sloping surface using the vertical/horizontal components and accounting for them as shear/tension planes?
See attached for block shear calcs.
Is it an acceptable way to analyze the block shear on a sloping surface using the vertical/horizontal components and accounting for them as shear/tension planes?






RE: Block Shear Analysis
RE: Block Shear Analysis
RE: Block Shear Analysis
My favorite saying was told to me by a senior engineer in the first year of my career. He told me "the easiest solution is to make the problem go away." Meaning before you invest alot of time in solving a very complicated problem you should investigage alternative approaches (i.e. use larger diameter bolts and eliminate some of the rows, use erection bolts and field weld the plate).
Good luck!