Shear Archives – CISC-ICCA

Transfer of Shear Forces at the Base of a Column

Typically, a shear lug(s) is used to transfer large shear forces between a column base and the foundation (See Figure). Anchor rods are generally used to position, level and secure the column base plate. They may be used to transfer smaller shear. Use of standard hole size for bolts, or 1/16” hole clearance, is not practical [...]

Knife Edge Connections

Knife edge angle connection, commonly known as knife connection, is a very common type of beam shear connection. It features a pair of angles that are typically welded to the column in the shop and bolted to the beam web in the field (Figure 1). While knife connection serves as a popular beam shear connection, its [...]