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ANSI/AISC 360-05
An American National Standard
Specification
for Structural Steel Buildings
March 9, 2005
Supersedes the Load and Resistance Factor Design Specification for Structural Steel
Buildings dated December 27, 1999, the Specification for Structural Steel Buldings—
Allowable Stress Design and Plastic Design dated June 1, 1989, including Supplement
No. 1, the Specification for Allowable Stress Design of Single-Angle Members
dated June 1, 1989, the Load and Resistance Factor Design Specification for SingleAngle Members dated November 10, 2000, and the Load and Resistance Factor
Design Specification for the Design of Steel Hollow Structural Sections
dated November 10, 2000, and all previous versions of these specifications.
Approved by the AISC Committee on Specifications and issued by the
AISC Board of Directors
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DEDICATION
Professor Lynn S. Beedle
This edition of the AISC Specification is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Lynn S. Beedle,
University Distinguished Professor at Lehigh University. Dr. Beedle served as a faculty
member at Lehigh University for 41 years and won a very large number of professional
and educational awards, including the 1973 T.R. Higgins Award and the 2003 Geerhard
Haaijer Award from AISC. He was a major contributor to several editions of the AISC
Specification and a long-time member of the AISC Committee on Specifications. He was
instrumental in the development of plastic design methodologies and its implementation
into the AISC Specification. He was Director of the Structural Stability Research Council
for 25 years, and in that role fostered understanding of various stability problems and
helped develop rational design provisions, many of which were adopted in the AISC
Specifications. In 1969, he founded the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
and succeeded in bringing together the disciplines of architecture, structural engineering, construction, environment, sociology and politics, which underlie every major tall
building project. He was actively involved in this effort until his death in late 2003 at the
age of 85. His contributions to the design and construction of steel buildings will long
be remembered by AISC, the steel industry and the structural engineering profession
worldwide.
For a more complete discussion of Dr. Beedle’s life and accomplishments, see Catalyst for
Skyscraper Revolution: Lynn S. Beedle—A Legend in his Lifetime by Mir Ali, published
by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (2004).
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PREFACE
(This Preface is not part of ANSI/AISC 360-05, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, but is included for informational purposes only.)
This Specification has been based upon past successful usage, advances in the state
of knowledge, and changes in design practice. The 2005 American Institute of Steel
Construction’s Specification for Structural Steel Buildings for the first time provides an
integrated treatment of Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and Load and Resistance Factor
Design (LRFD), and thus combines and replaces earlier Specifications that treated the
two design methods separately. As indicated in Chapter B of the Specification, designs
can be made according to either ASD or LRFD provisions.
This Specification has been developed as a consensus document to provide a uniform
practice in the design of steel-framed buildings and other structures. The intention is to
provide design criteria for routine use and not to provide specific criteria for infrequently
encountered problems, which occur in the full range of structural design.
This Specification is the result of the consensus deliberations of a committee of structural engineers with wide experience and high professional standing, representing a
wide geographical distribution throughout the United States. The committee includes
approximately equal numbers of engineers in private practice and code agencies, engineers involved in research and teaching, and engineers employed by steel fabricating
and producing companies. The contributions and assistance of more than 50 additional
professional volunteers working in ten task committees are also hereby acknowledged.
The Symbols, Glossary and Appendices to this Specification are an integral part of the
Specification. A non-mandatory Commentary has been prepared to provide background
for the Specification provisions and the user is encouraged to consult it. Additionally, nonmandatory User Notes are interspersed throughout the Specification to provide concise
and practical guidance in the application of the provisions.
The reader is cautioned that professional judgment must be exercised when data or recommendations in the Specification are applied, as described more fully in the disclaimer
notice preceding this Preface.
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This Specification was approved by the Committee on Specifications,
James M. Fisher, Chairman
Roger E. Ferch, Vice Chairman
Hansraj G. Ashar
William F. Baker
John M. Barsom
William D. Bast
Reidar Bjorhovde
Roger L. Brockenbrough
Gregory G. Deierlein
Duane S. Ellifritt
Bruce R. Ellingwood
Michael Engelhardt
Shu-Jin Fang
Steven J. Fenves
John W. Fisher
Timothy P. Fraser
Theodore V. Galambos
Louis F. Geschwindner
Lawrence G. Griffis
John L. Gross
Tony C. Hazel
Mark V. Holland
Lawrence A. Kloiber
Roberto T. Leon
Stanley D. Lindsey
James O. Malley
Richard W. Marshall (deceased)
Harry W. Martin
David L. McKenzie
Duane K. Miller
Thomas M. Murray
R. Shankar Nair
Jack E. Petersen
Douglas A. Rees-Evans
Robert E. Shaw, Jr.
Donald R. Sherman
W. Lee Shoemaker
William A. Thornton
Raymond H. R. Tide
Cynthia J. Duncan, Secretary
The Committee gratefully acknowledges the following task committee members for their
contribution to this document.
Farid Alfawakhiri
Georges Axmann
Joseph Bohinsky
Bruce Butler
Charles Carter
Robert Dexter (deceased)
Carol Drucker
W. Samuel Easterling
Michael Engestrom
M. Thomas Ferrell
Christopher Foley
Arvind Goverdhan
Jerome Hajjar
Tom Harrington
James Harris
Steven Herth
Todd Helwig
Richard Henige
Christopher Hewitt
Ronald Hiatt
Keith Hjelmstad
Socrates Ioannides
Nestor Iwankiw
Richard Kaehler
Dean Krouse
Barbara Lane
Jay Larson
Michael Lederle
Kevin LeSmith
J. Walter Lewis
Daniel Linzell
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Heath Mitchell
Jeffrey Packer
Frederick Palmer
Dhiren Panda
Teoman Pekoz
Carol Pivonka
Clinton Rex
John Ruddy
David Samuelson
Thomas Schlafly
James Swanson
Emile Troup
Chia-Ming Uang
Sriramulu Vinnakota
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Donald White
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.SYMBOLS
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SPECIFICATION
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A1. Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Low-Seismic Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. High-Seismic Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Nuclear Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A2. Referenced Specifications, Codes and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A3. Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Structural Steel Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a. ASTM Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b. Unidentified Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c. Rolled Heavy Shapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d. Built-Up Heavy Shapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Steel Castings and Forgings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Bolts, Washers and Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Anchor Rods and Threaded Rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Filler Metal and Flux for Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Stud Shear Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A4. Structural Design Drawings and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B1. General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B2. Loads and Load Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B3. Design Basis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Required Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Limit States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Design for Strength Using Load and Resistance Factor Design
(LRFD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Design for Strength Using Allowable Strength Design (ASD) . . . . .
5. Design for Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Design of Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6a. Simple Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6b. Moment Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Design for Serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. Design for Ponding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9. Design for Fatigue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10. Design for Fire Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11. Design for Corrosion Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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12. Design Wall Thickness for HSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13. Gross and Net Area Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B4. Classification of Sections for Local Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Unstiffened Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Stiffened Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B5. Fabrication, Erection and Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B6. Evaluation of Existing Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C. STABILITY ANALYSIS AND DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C1. Stability Design Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Member Stability Design Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. System Stability Design Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3a. Braced-Frame and Shear-Wall Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3b. Moment-Frame Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3c. Gravity Framing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3d. Combined Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C2. Calculation of Required Strengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Methods of Second-Order Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a. General Second-Order Elastic Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b. Second-Order Analysis by Amplified First-Order Elastic
Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Design Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2a. Design by Second-Order Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2b. Design by First-Order Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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D. DESIGN OF MEMBERS FOR TENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D1. Slenderness Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D2. Tensile Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D3. Area Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Gross Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Net Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Effective Net Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D4. Built-Up Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D5. Pin-Connected Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Tensile Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Dimensional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D6. Eyebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Tensile Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Dimensional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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E1. General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E2. Slenderness Limitations and Effective Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E3. Compressive Strength for Flexural Buckling of Members without
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Compressive Strength for Torsional and Flexural-Torsional
Buckling of Members without Slender Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Single Angle Compression Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Built-Up Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Compressive Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Dimensional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Members with Slender Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Slender Unstiffened Elements, Q s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Slender Stiffened Elements, Q a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DESIGN OF MEMBERS FOR FLEXURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1. General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F2. Doubly Symmetric Compact I-Shaped Members and Channels Bent
about their Major Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Yielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Lateral-Torsional Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F3. Doubly Symmetric I-Shaped Members with Compact Webs
and Noncompact or Slender Flanges Bent about Their Major
Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Lateral-Torsional Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Compression Flange Local Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F4. Other I-Shaped Members with Compact or Noncompact Webs,
Bent about Their Major Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Compression Flange Yielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Lateral-Torsional Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Compression Flange Local Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Tension Flange Yielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F5. Doubly Symmetric and Singly Symmetric I-Shaped Members with
Slender Webs Bent about Their Major Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Compression Flange Yielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Lateral-Torsional Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Compression Flange Local Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Tension Flange Yielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F6. I-Shaped Members and Channels Bent about Their Minor Axis . . . . . .
1. Yielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Flange Local Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F7. Square and Rectangular HSS and Box-Shaped Members . . . . . . . . . .
1. Yielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Flange Local Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Web Local Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F8. Round HSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Yielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Local Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F9. Tees and Double Angles Loaded in the Plane of Symmetry . . . . . . . .
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2. Lateral-Torsional Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Flange Local Buckling of Tees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Single Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Yielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Lateral-Torsional Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Leg Local Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rectangular Bars and Rounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Yielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Lateral-Torsional Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unsymmetrical Shapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Yielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Lateral-Torsional Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Local Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proportions of Beams and Girders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Hole Reductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Proportioning Limits for I-Shaped Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Cover Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Built-Up Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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G1. General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G2. Members with Unstiffened or Stiffened Webs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Nominal Shear Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Transverse Stiffeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G3. Tension Field Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Limits on the Use of Tension Field Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Nominal Shear Strength with Tension Field Action . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Transverse Stiffeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G4. Single Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G5. Rectangular HSS and Box Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G6. Round HSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G7. Weak Axis Shear in Singly and Doubly Symmetric Shapes . . . . . . . . .
G8. Beams and Girders with Web Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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H1. Doubly and Singly Symmetric Members Subject to Flexure and
Axial Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Doubly and Singly Symmetric Members in Flexure
and Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Doubly and Singly Symmetric Members in Flexure
and Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Doubly Symmetric Members in Single Axis Flexure
and Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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and/or Axial Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Torsional Strength of Round and Rectangular HSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. HSS Subject to Combined Torsion, Shear, Flexure and
Axial Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Strength of Non-HSS Members under Torsion and
Combined Stress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DESIGN OF COMPOSITE MEMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I1. General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Nominal Strength of Composite Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a. Plastic Stress Distribution Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b. Strain-Compatibility Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Material Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Shear Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I2. Axial Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Encased Composite Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a. Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b. Compressive Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c. Tensile Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d. Shear Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e. Load Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f. Detailing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g. Strength of Stud Shear Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Filled Composite Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2a. Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2b. Compressive Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2c. Tensile Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2d. Shear Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2e. Load Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2f. Detailing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I3. Flexural Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a. Effective Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b. Shear Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c. Strength During Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Strength of Composite Beams with Shear Connectors . . . . . . . . . . .
2a. Positive Flexural Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2b. Negative Flexural Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2c. Strength of Composite Beams with Formed Steel Deck . . . . . . . . . .
2d. Shear Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Flexural Strength of Concrete-Encased and Filled Members . . . . . .
I4. Combined Axial Force and Flexure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I5. Special Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DESIGN OF CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J1. General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Design Basis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Simple Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Moment Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Compression Members with Bearing Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Splices in Heavy Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Beam Copes and Weld Access Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Placement of Welds and Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. Bolts in Combination with Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9. High-Strength Bolts in Combination with Rivets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10. Limitations on Bolted and Welded Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J2. Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Groove Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a. Effective Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b. Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Fillet Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2a. Effective Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2b. Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Plug and Slot Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3a. Effective Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3b. Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Combination of Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Filler Metal Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Mixed Weld Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J3. Bolts and Threaded Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. High-Strength Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Size and Use of Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Minimum Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Minimum Edge Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Maximum Spacing and Edge Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Tension and Shear Strength of Bolts and Threaded Parts . . . . . . . . .
7. Combined Tension and Shear in Bearing-Type Connections . . . . . .
8. High-Strength Bolts in Slip-Critical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9. Combined Tension and Shear in Slip-Critical Connections . . . . . . .
10. Bearing Strength at Bolt Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11. Special Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12. Tension Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J4. Affected Elements of Members and Connecting Elements . . . . . . . . .
1. Strength of Elements in Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Strength of Elements in Shear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Block Shear Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Strength of Elements in Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Splices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bearing Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Column Bases and Bearing on Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anchor Rods and Embedments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flanges and Webs with Concentrated Forces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Flange Local Bending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Web Local Yielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Web Crippling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Web Sidesway Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Web Compression Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Web Panel Zone Shear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Unframed Ends of Beams and Girders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. Additional Stiffener Requirements for Concentrated Forces . . . . . .
9. Additional Doubler Plate Requirements for Concentrated Forces . .
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K1. Concentrated Forces on HSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Definitions of Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Limits of Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Concentrated Force Distributed Transversely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3a. Criterion for Round HSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3b. Criteria for Rectangular HSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Concentrated Force Distributed Longitudinally at the Center
of the HSS Diameter or Width, and Acting Perpendicular to
the HSS Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4a. Criterion for Round HSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4b. Criterion for Rectangular HSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Concentrated Force Distributed Longitudinally at the Center
of the HSS Width, and Acting Parallel to the HSS Axis . . . . . . . . . .
6. Concentrated Axial Force on the End of a Rectangular HSS
with a Cap Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K2. HSS-to-HSS Truss Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Definitions of Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Criteria for Round HSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2a. Limits of Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2b. Branches with Axial Loads in T-, Y- and Cross-Connections . . . . . .
2c. Branches with Axial Loads in K-Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Criteria for Rectangular HSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3a. Limits of Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3b. Branches with Axial Loads in T-, Y- and Cross-Connections . . . . . .
3c. Branches with Axial Loads in Gapped K-Connections . . . . . . . . . . .
3d. Branches with Axial Loads in Overlapped K-Connections . . . . . . . .
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K3. HSS-to-HSS Moment Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Definitions of Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Criteria for Round HSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2a. Limits of Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2b. Branches with In-Plane Bending Moments in T-, Y- and
Cross-Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2c. Branches with Out-of-Plane Bending Moments in T-, Y- and
Cross-Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2d. Branches with Combined Bending Moment and Axial Force in
T-, Y- and Cross-Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Criteria for Rectangular HSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3a. Limits of Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3b. Branches with In-Plane Bending Moments in T- and
Cross-Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3c. Branches with Out-of-Plane Bending Moments in T- and
Cross-Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3d. Branches with Combined Bending Moment and Axial Force in
T- and Cross-Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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L. DESIGN FOR SERVICEABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L1. General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L2. Camber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L3. Deflections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L4. Drift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L5. Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L6. Wind-Induced Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L7. Expansion and Contraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L8. Connection Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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M. FABRICATION, ERECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL . . . . . . . . . .
M1. Shop and Erection Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M2. Fabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Cambering, Curving and Straightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Thermal Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Planing of Edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Welded Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Bolted Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Compression Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Dimensional Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. Finish of Column Bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9. Holes for Anchor Rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10. Drain Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11. Requirements for Galvanized Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M3. Shop Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2. Inaccessible Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Contact Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Finished Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Surfaces Adjacent to Field Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M4. Erection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Alignment of Column Bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Fit of Column Compression Joints and Base Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Field Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Field Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Field Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M5. Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Cooperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Rejections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Inspection of Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Inspection of Slip-Critical High-Strength Bolted Connections . . . .
5. Identification of Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPENDIX 1. INELASTIC ANALYSIS AND DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1. General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2. Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3. Moment Redistribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4. Local Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5. Stability and Second-Order Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Braced Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Moment Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6. Columns and Other Compression Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.7. Beams and Other Flexural Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.8. Members under Combined Forces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.9. Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.1. Simplified Design for Ponding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
2.2. Improved Design for Ponding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
APPENDIX 3. DESIGN FOR FATIGUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2. Calculation of Maximum Stresses and Stress Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3. Design Stress Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4. Bolts and Threaded Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5. Special Fabrication and Erection Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.1. General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
4.1.1. Performance Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
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4.1.2. Design by Engineering Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.3. Design by Qualification Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.4. Load Combinations and Required Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2. Structural Design for Fire Conditions by Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.1. Design-Basis Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.1.1. Localized Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.1.2. Post-Flashover Compartment Fires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.1.3. Exterior Fires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.1.4. Fire Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.1.5. Active Fire Protection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.2. Temperatures in Structural Systems under Fire
Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.3. Material Strengths at Elevated Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.3.1. Thermal Elongation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.3.2. Mechanical Properties at Elevated Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.4. Structural Design Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.4.1. General Structural Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.4.2. Strength Requirements and Deformation Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.4.3. Methods of Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.4.3a. Advanced Methods of Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.4.3b. Simple Methods of Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.4.4. Design Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3. Design by Qualification Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.1. Qualification Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.2. Restrained Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.3. Unrestrained Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPENDIX 5. EVALUATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . .
5.1. General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2. Material Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Determination of Required Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Tensile Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Chemical Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Base Metal Notch Toughness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Weld Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Bolts and Rivets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3. Evaluation by Structural Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Dimensional Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Strength Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Serviceability Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4. Evaluation by Load Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Determination of Load Rating by Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Serviceability Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5. Evaluation Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPENDIX 6. STABILITY BRACING FOR COLUMNS AND BEAMS . .
6.1. General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2. Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Relative Bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Nodal Bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3. Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Lateral Bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a. Relative Bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b. Nodal Bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Torsional Bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2a. Nodal Bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2b. Continuous Torsional Bracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPENDIX 7. DIRECT ANALYSIS METHOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.1. General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2. Notional Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.3. Design-Analysis Constraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMMENTARY GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A1. Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A2. Referenced Specifications, Codes and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A3. Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Structural Steel Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a. ASTM Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c. Rolled Heavy Shapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Steel Castings and Forgings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Bolts, Washers and Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Anchor Rods and Threaded Rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Filler Metal and Flux for Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A4. Structural Design Drawings and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B1. General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B2. Loads and Load Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B3. Design Basis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Required Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Limit States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Design for Strength Using Load and Resistance Factor
Design (LRFD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Design for Strength Using Allowable Strength Design (ASD) . . . . .
5. Design for Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Design of Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Design for Serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8. Design for Ponding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9. Design for Fatigue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10. Design for Fire Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11. Design for Corrosion Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12. Design Wall Thickness for HSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B4. Classification of Sections for Local Buckling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B5. Fabrication, Erection and Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B6. Evaluation of Existing Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C. STABILITY ANALYSIS AND DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C1. Stability Design Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Member Stability Design Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. System Stability Design Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3a. Braced-Frame and Shear-Wall Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3b. Moment-Frame Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3c. Gravity Framing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3d. Combined Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C2. Calculation of Required Strengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Methods of Second-Order Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a. General Second-Order Elastic Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b. Second-Order Analysis by Amplified First-Order Elastic
Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Design Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2a. Design by Second-Order Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2b. Design by First-Order Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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D. DESIGN OF MEMBERS FOR TENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D1. Slenderness Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D2. Tensile Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D3. Area Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Gross Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Net Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Effective Net Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D4. Built-Up Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D5. Pin-Connected Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Tensile Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Dimensional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D6. Eyebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Tensile Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Dimensional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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E. DESIGN OF MEMBERS FOR COMPRESSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
E1. General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
E2. Slenderness Limitations and Effective Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
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