Tension/Bending Checks for C shape in weak axis

[leswarnock]

Working on checking a bolted connection and need get some ideas on how to check these C shapes (C10x15.3) that are connecting two other members together. The load is being transferred from the web to the flange, and I'm unsure of how to calculate the capacity for these C shapes which are essentially acting as L shapes (bolt spacing/working area was such that L shapes could not be used). Let me know if you have ideas, or if you'd like further clarification. Thanks in advance.

 

[duckhawk]

If you have a steel manual available, J4 and J10 in the spec would probably cover a lot of needed checks.

 

[XR250]

You'd get more hits in the General SE Forum but honestly, I do not understand what you are asking or what you are trying to do.

 

[ErikBjurSE]

Starting from bottom to top:
1. Check W beam flange local bending per J10.1.
2. Check bolt tension per J3.6
3. Check C beam flange local bending per J10.1
4. Check shear bolts per J3.6
5. Check steel plate for tension per J4.1
6. If you have holes in the plate, check block shear per J4.3

Long story short, just follow the load path through the connection. The steel manual is your friend. Chapter J is connections.