A FORMULATED APPROACH TO CISC SHEAR CONNECTION RESISTANCE AND FLEXIBILITY DESIGN

摘要

The design of simple shear connections has been extensively studied by several researchers. The design requirements for ductility and strength of these connections have been established through both experimental and theoretical approaches. However, the current Canadian design guidelines such as the Handbook of Steel Construction published by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) do not provide a formulated approach for the design of shear connections. In addition, the CISC design approach is somewhat out dated when it comes to providing adequate rotational ductility. In this paper, a formulated approach for the design of bolted double angle shear connections considering both strength and ductility is provided. The proposed design approach is discussed and compared with the current design approach outlined by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). The proposed procedure is explained in detail through a design example.