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HSS Beam - End Plate Connection

HSS Beam - End Plate Connection

HSS Beam - End Plate Connection

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I am creating some sample calculations for practice, my current connection is a HSS Beam to a WF column web using an end plate connection. For my loading I am using 10k vertical shear, 5k horizontal, 5k-ft of torsion, and 10k axial. Is this a common loading for an HSS beam, and what conditions will produce torsion?

RE: HSS Beam - End Plate Connection

It's tough to comment on "common". I've had torsion resulting from the use of a bottom plate that extend out to pick up brick.

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RE: HSS Beam - End Plate Connection

(OP)
I have gained most of my connection design knowledge by following through examples in the AISC design guides, such as design guide 29 for vertical bracing connections. Would you be able to recommend a reference or similar guide for HSS connections?

RE: HSS Beam - End Plate Connection

There's an AISC design guide for HSS connections which represents the latest by Packer. The CIDECT stuff is good too.

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

RE: HSS Beam - End Plate Connection

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Awesome, many thanks!

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