Coefficient, C for Weld Groups - Steel Manual
Coefficient, C for Weld Groups - Steel Manual
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Tables 8-4 through 8-11 provide Coefficient values (C) for the instantaneous center of rotation method of weld groups.
In Table 8-4 the figure defines a special case for when the load point is not in the plane of the weld group. It says to use values for k=0. I would expect the same is true for Tables 8-5 through 8-11 but it is not indicated. Can these tables be used in such a case?
For example, a weld group as shown in Table 8-6 where the load is not in plane with the weld group, can k=0 be assumed?
AISC Steel Manual, 14th Ed.
In Table 8-4 the figure defines a special case for when the load point is not in the plane of the weld group. It says to use values for k=0. I would expect the same is true for Tables 8-5 through 8-11 but it is not indicated. Can these tables be used in such a case?
For example, a weld group as shown in Table 8-6 where the load is not in plane with the weld group, can k=0 be assumed?
AISC Steel Manual, 14th Ed.






RE: Coefficient, C for Weld Groups - Steel Manual
The rest of the tables are for in-plane loaded brackets.
So no, Table 8-6 may not be used because that would be a moment connection where the welds are in compression and tension.
RE: Coefficient, C for Weld Groups - Steel Manual