Steel members subject to combined axial tension (T) and bending moment (M) can occur in steel trusses and other applications. For such cases, and for Class 3 sections in particular, Clause 13.9 provides a pair of interaction equations: where S is the elastic section modulus, and A is the cross-sectional area. Engineers are sometimes puzzled by [...]
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 [...]
The effect due to shear lag in a tension member is usually accounted for by means of an effective area method. For weld-connected members, Clause 12.3.3.3 of CSA S16-14 applies to members of various cross sections in general. When only one leg of an angle tension member is attached to its end supports, with longitudinal fillet [...]