Extended Single Plate Connection

[GTrinh97]

I am designing a single shear tab (extended shear plate) connection for a W6×15 beam supporting mechanical equipment. However, I am facing challenges due to edge distance limitations and the fact that the AISC manual permits the column to be designed for axial force without eccentricity. Since my connection is more like a beam-to-beam shear connection. Can I still using that procedure to design connection?

 

[Eng16080]

If this is new steel (versus a retrofit), I'd probably use an alternative detail with the columns extending to the top of the beams and a shear plate to connect each beam to the column. Based on the geometry shown in the sketch, you would seemingly need to cut back the beam flanges slightly at the inside corner to avoid interference.

 

[GTrinh97]

If this is new steel (versus a retrofit), I'd probably use an alternative detail with the columns extending to the top of the beams and a shear plate to connect each beam to the column. Based on the geometry shown in the sketch, you would seemingly need to cut back the beam flanges slightly at the inside corner to avoid interference.

Your suggestion to extend the column to the top of the beams and use a shear plate is good option. thank you