AISC Design Guide 4 Extended End Plate Moment Connections
AISC Design Guide 4 Extended End Plate Moment Connections
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I have a question about two of the equations in Design Guide 4.
Eq 3.11 Ffu = Muc/(d-t sub f) is used to find the beam flange force on the end plate.
The equations for the check for the shear yielding (3.12) and shear rupture (3.13) of the extend portion, both inequalities divide the beam flange force by 2 when comparing to the check.
Could someone explain to my why the force is divided by 2?
I have tried to figure this out but I am at a lost.
thanks
David
Eq 3.11 Ffu = Muc/(d-t sub f) is used to find the beam flange force on the end plate.
The equations for the check for the shear yielding (3.12) and shear rupture (3.13) of the extend portion, both inequalities divide the beam flange force by 2 when comparing to the check.
Could someone explain to my why the force is divided by 2?
I have tried to figure this out but I am at a lost.
thanks
David
RE: AISC Design Guide 4 Extended End Plate Moment Connections
RE: AISC Design Guide 4 Extended End Plate Moment Connections
I actually thought of this as I was driving home last night.
It's amazing what the brain can do when you give it a moment to relax.
thanks
David