All,
I really appreciate all the responses!!
To me, it seems that the most simple and efficient connection is the Double Bolt Column. Second would be the Extended Web but that really isn't appropriate for this connection.
JAE: OK. This might work fine. I'll consider this. How would you handle the unbraced extension for buckling? Would you add stiffeners?
MotorCity: The shear for the beam works. The bolts are the failure mode for the connection.
Add'l Info:
Refer to Table 10-10a (pg 10-111)
Beam: W44x335
Shear...
canwesteng: That may be an option in lieu of installing the seat in the field.
kootk: AGREED ... "If anything, it would probably be best to engage the bolts first and the welded seat later since, of the two shear resisting mechanisms, the bolted one will be the most ductile."
hokie66: I'm not...
All,
I have a situation with a beam design where I'm not able to obtain enough shear capacity from a full-depth bolted connection. I want add a stiffened seat to provide additional support strength as well as provide a margin of safety. We've used standard design methods for each connection...
