• GussetBP Column Weld Yield Line Pattern

    RAM Connection module in STAAD.Pro 22.11.00.156 Assigning GussetBP to column web/brace joint. When calculating the beff parameter used in the column welds check, RAM is using the beff parameter calculated based on the length "L" from bolt to the tension…
  • Web weld strength to reach yield stress

    Hi, I'm designing a Moment End Plate Beam Splice Connection. In this, web weld strength to reach yield stress is checked with reference from Eqns J2-4 & J4-1 from AISC-2010. I would like to understand why is the tensile yielding of web is checked…
  • RE: weld size for fin plate shear connection

    Most codes have standard tables for verifying the capacity of welded single plates, but in order to use the tabulated values, the welds need to be in a certain range relative to the plate thickness. This insures that the weld is not the weakest link in…