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DESIGN OF WELDED TRUSS CONNECTION Reference : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005
Factored Force:

Axial Compression (MFc1= 6060.2 kN Major Moment (M1Mz = 0 kNm

Axial Tension (M1) Ft1= 6060.2 kN
Vertical Shear (M1) Fv = 0 kN
Post Member (M1)
UC 305x305x158
X1
Chord Member (M)

UC 356x406x393 (TR5)
Material Properties for stiffener plate
Material Properties for Chord Member
Yield strength of Plate fyp = 335 Mpa
Yield strength of Member fyc = 335 Mpa Rupture strength of Plate fup = 470 Mpa

Rupture strength of Member fuc = 470 Mpa Material Properties for post Member

Yield strength of Member fyb = 335 Mpa

Angle of inclination for post members: Rupture strength of Member fub = 470 Mpa

Angle of inclination w.r.to chord forθM = 90.00 deg

Resistance of me γM0= 1.00
Weld size for post member to chord & cross section γM1= 1.10
Tying Resistance γM2= 1.10
For post member M1 For Connections γM2= 1.25
size of weld for M1 flange S1 = 30 mm Design Strength of Weld Material
size of weld for M1 web 20 mm Design strength of fillet fvw.dc = fuc/(√3*βwc*γM2 )
S2 =
for chord member
(FPBW Provided all Around) = 217.08 Mpa
Length of weld in post member web β wc= 1.00 (Table 4.1 of BS-EN 1993-1-8:2005)

Available length on M1 post web in X X1 = 246.7 mm Design strength of fillet fvw.db = fub/(√3*βwb*γM2 )
Length of cope hole in the M1 web = 0 mm for post member = 217.08 Mpa
βwb= 1.00 (Table 4.1 of BS-EN 1993-1-8:2005)
Stiffener along X1 portion of M1 web
Thickness of Stiffener in M1post web ts = 0 mm Design strength of fillet = Min (fvw.dc,fvw.db)
Length of Stiffener in M1post web Ls = 0 mm = Min(217.08 , 217.08)
Size of the weld provide to Stiffener ss3 = 0 mm = 217.08 Mpa

Thickness of Stiffener in Chord M (forts = 25 mm

Size of the weld provide to Stiffener sc = 12 mm

The Summary of results as follows:

Member and weld capacity

0.91 Tension capacity of M1 flange = ### kN > Ff1 ( 2377.18 )

Safe
0.91 Compression capacity of M1 flange = ### kN > Ff1 ( 2377.18 )
Safe
1.06 Weld size for M1 flange = 25.00 mm < S1 ( 26.52 )
FPBW Provided
1.51 Weld size in M1 post web = 12.00 mm < S2 ( 18.08 )
FPBW Provided

0.93 Tension capacity of M1 Web = ### kN < Fw1 ( 1368.81 )

Safe
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fuc/(√3*βwc*γM2 )

(Table 4.1 of BS-EN 1993-1-8:2005)

fub/(√3*βwb*γM2 )

(Table 4.1 of BS-EN 1993-1-8:2005)

 EVERSENDAI ENGINEERING LLC Job No : 22001 Sheet No 1 of 9
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DESIGN OF WELDED TRUSS CONNECTION Reference : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005

0.93 Compression capacity of M1 Web = ### kN > Fw1 ( ### )

Safe

Local checks for Main Chord for post forces

0.93 Ten / Comp Capacity of chord web for full bea= ### kN > Fav ( ### )
Safe

0.70 Check for Chord flange in transverse bending= ### kN > Faf ( ### )
Safe

0.64 Check for Chord web in transverse compressio

= ### kN > Faf ( ### )
Safe

0.58 Check for Chord web in transverse tension for

= ### kN > Faf ( ### )
Safe

(However, 25 Thk Stiffeners are provided conservatively)

N.A Capacity of Stiffener in chord = N.A kN < Fsc ( N.A )

Safe

N.A Weld size for Stiffener to chord = N.A mm < sw ( N.A )

Safe
 EVERSENDAI ENGINEERING LLC Job No : 22001 Sheet No 1 of 9
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DESIGN OF WELDED TRUSS CONNECTION Reference : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005

Factored Forces

Axial Compression (M
Fc1)
1 = 6060.2 kN Max Axial forF = 6060 kN
Axial Tension (M1) Ft1= 6060.2 kN max(Fc1,Ft1)
Member section properties

post Member (M1) Chord Member (M)

UC 305x305x158 UC 356x406x393
D1 = 327.1 mm r1 = 15.2 mm D = 419.0 mm r = 15.2 mm
B1 = 311.2 mm d1 = 246.7 mm B = 407.0 mm d = 290.2 mm
t1 = 15.8 mm A1 = 201.0 cm2 t = 30.6 mm A = 501.0 cm2
T1 = 25.0 mm Weight= 158.1 kG/m T = 49.2 mm Weight = 393.0 kG/m

Angle of inclination for post members:

Angle of inclination w.r.to chord for M

θ 1 = 90.00 deg

Weld Material Properties:

Design strength of fillet weld fvw.d = 217.08 N/mm2
X1

Weld size for post member to chord

Assumed

size of weld for M1 flange S1 = 25 mm ► 0.707*25= 17.68 mm Effective Throat Thickne

size of weld for M1 web S2 = 12 mm ► 0.707*12= 8.48 mm Effective Throat Thickne

Length of weld in post member web

Available length on M1 post web in Xdi X1 = ### mm
Reduced length of web due to cope hol X1 = ### mm

Force distribution for posts:

Axial force on M1 post each flange Ff1 = (F*B1*T1)/A1 + Mz/(D1-T1)

= (6060.15*311.2*25)/[2 + 0 + (63.03/2)
= ### kN
Axial force on M1 post web Fw1 = F-(2*Ff)
= 6060.15-(2*2345.67)
= ### kN

Design of weld for X1 portion on M1 web

B.S.EN1993-1-8
Length of weld Lw1 = 2*(X1-2*r1) Table.4.1
= 2*(246.7) C.L.4.5.3.3
= 493.40 mm

Tension/ Compression per mm on web weld Fs1 = Fw1/Lw1

= 1368.81/493.4 = 2.77 kN/mm

Size of weld required s2 = Fs1/(0.707*fvw,d) = 18.08 mm

Stress Ratio = 1.51
Not safe
Provide FPBW
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Design of FPBW weld for M1 web

Weld capacity W = (d1*t1)*fyb = 1305.78 kN

1.05
Stress Ratio =
Not safe
(Transferring Net web force to post flang
Net web force Nwb = Fw1-W
= 1368.81-1305.78 = 63.03 kN

Design of weld for M1 flanges

Length of weld Lw2 = [min(B,B1)-t1-2*r1]+min(B,B1)
= [min(311.2,407)-15.8-2*15.2]+min(311.2,407)
= 576.2 mm
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DESIGN OF WELDED TRUSS CONNECTION Reference : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005

Total flange force Tf = Ff1+(Nwb/2)

= 2345.67+63.03/2
= 2377.18 kN

Tension/ Compression per mm on web weld Fs2 = Ff1/Lw2

= 2377.18/576.2 = 4.07 kN/mm

Size of weld required s2 = Fs2/(0.707*fvw,d) = 26.52 mm

Stress Ratio = 1.06
Not safe
Provide FPBW
Design of FPBW weld for M1 flanges

Weld capacity Wf = (min(B,B1)*T1)*fyb= 2606.30 kN

Stress Ratio = 0.91
Safe

Tension capacity of M1 flange B.S.EN1993-1-1

C.L.6.2.3
Partial safety factor for yielding γM0 = 1.00
Partial safety factor for Rupture γM2 = 1.10

Tension area for M1 flange At = T1*min(B,B1)

= 25*min(311.2,407)
= 7780.00 mm2

Tension capacity of post flange ) min(((At*fyb)/γm0),((0.9*At*fub)/γm2))

Min(Npl,Rd & Nu,Rd=
= ### kN > ### kN
(Ff1) 0.91
Stress Ratio = Safe

Compression capacity of M1 flange B.S.EN1993-1-1

C.L.6.2.4
Compression area for M1 flange Ag = T1*min(B,B1)
= 25*MIN(407,311.2)
= 7780.00 mm2

Compression capacity of post flange Nc,Rd = ((Ag*fyb)/γm0)

= 2606.30 kN > ### kN
Stress Ratio = 0.91
Safe

Tension capacity of M1 web B.S.EN1993-1-1

Tension area for M1 web At = (D1-2T1)*t1 C.L.6.2.3
= (327.1-2*25)*15.8
= 4378.18 mm2

Tension capacity of post web ) min(((At*fyb)/γm0),((0.9*At*fub)/γm2))

Min(Npl,Rd & Nu,Rd=
= ### kN > ### kN
Stress Ratio = 0.93
Compression capacity of M1 web Safe
Compression area for M1 web Ag = (D1-2T1)*t1 B.S.EN1993-1-1
= (327.1-2*25)*15.8 C.L.6.2.3
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DESIGN OF WELDED TRUSS CONNECTION Reference : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005
= 4378.18 mm2

Compression capacity of post web Nc,Rd = ((Ag*fyb)/γm0)

= ### kN > ### kN
Stress Ratio = 0.93
Safe

C.L.6.2.3
Check forcompression of Chord web for full bearing length B.S.EN1993-1-8
Partial safety factor for yielding γM0 = 1.00 C.L.6.2.6.2
Design resistance of an unstiffened chord web Fc,wc,Rd =
= Min [
ω*kwc*beff,wc*twc*fywc
γM0
,
ω*kwc*ρ*beff,wc*twc*fywc
γM1
Effective width of chord web in compression b eff,wc =
d+2√2a b
+5(t fc
+s)
twc = 30.6 mm Chord Web Thickness = 699.09 mm
fywc = 335 Mpa Chord Member Yield Strength beff,wc*dc*fyc
λp = 0.932*sqrt{ }
d = ### mm Overall Depth of chord Memb E*twc2
for rolled I or H section column dwc = hc-2(tfc+r(Depth
c
) B/w fillets, Chord)
= ### mm
λp = 0.51
Reduction factor for plate buckling ρ = 1.0
Transformation f (Table 6.3) β = 1.0
Reduction factor (Table 6.3) ω = 1.0
Reduction factor kwc = 1.0
Design resistance of an unstiffened chord web Fc,wc,Rd= ### kN > 6060 kN
(F) 0.93
Stress Ratio = Safe

Check for tension of Chord web for full bearing length

Partial safety factor for yielding γM0 = 1.00
Design resistance of an unstiffened chord ω*beff,wc*twc*fy,wc
Fc,wc,Rd =
γM0
= 7166.37 kN > 6060 kN
(F) 0.85
Stress Ratio = Safe

Check for Chord flange in transverse bending for post B.S.EN1993-1-8

C.L.6.2.6.4.3
Maximum force from post flange to chord flange Faf = Tf
= 2377.18 kN
Partial safety factor for yielding γM0 = 1.00
Design resistance of an unstiffened column fla Ffc,Rd = (beff,b,fc*tb*fyb)/γM0
Effective width beff,b,fc = tw+2*s+7*k*t >=
f
(fy,p/fu,p) *bp
k = (tf/tp)(fy,f/fy,p)≤ 1
Where = 1.00
bp=### mm With of post Flange beff,b,fc = 405 mm
tb= 25.0 mm Post Flange Thickness = (405.4*25*335)/(1*1000)
fyb 335 Mpa Post Member Yield Strength Ffc,Rd = ### kN > ### kN
tw 30.6 mm Chord Web Thickness Stress Ratio = 0.70
Safe

Check for Chord web in transverse compression for post B.S.EN1993-1-8

Partial safety factor for yielding γM0 = 1.00 C.L.6.2.6.2
Design resistance of an unstiffened column weFc,wc,Rd =
= Min [
ω*kwc*beff,wc*twc*fy,wc
γM0
,
ω*kwc*ρ*beff,wc*twc*fy,wc
γM1
b
Effective width of column web in compression eff,wc = fbt +2√2a b
+5(t fc
+s)
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DESIGN OF WELDED TRUSS CONNECTION Reference : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005
for welded connection = ### mm
Plate slenderness beff,wc*dwc*fy,wc
λp = 0.932*sqrt{ E*twc2
}

for rolled I or H section column = hc-2(tfc+r(Depth

dwc c
) B/w fillets, Chord)
= ### mm
λp = 0.41
Reduction factor for plate buckling ρ = 1.0
Transformation factor β = 1.0 (Table 6.3)
Reduction factor ω = 1.0 (Table 6.3)
Reduction factor kwc = 1.0
Design resistance of an unstiffened column we Fc,wc,Rd= ### kN > ### kN
Where Stress Ratio = 0.64
twc = 30.6 mm Chord Web Thickness Safe
fywc = 335 Mpa Chord Member Yield Strength
Check for Chord web in transverse tension for post B.S.EN1993-1-8
Partial safety factor for yielding γM0 = 1.00 C.L.6.2.6.3
Design resistance of an unstiffened chord ω*beff,wc*twc*fy,wc
Fc,wc,Rd =
γM0
= ### kN > ### kN 0.58
Safe

Below Stiffener check not required, Since chord is safe without Stiffener for post B.S.EN1993-1-1
Force per Stiffener from post flange Fsc1 = Faf-min(R1,R2,R4) C.L.6.2.3
2
= 2377.2-min(6514.9,3699.6,4069.6)
2
= ### kN
Force per Stiffener from post Fsc2 = (Fav-R3 )/4
= -423.10 kN
Max of Fsc1, Fsc2 Fsc = ### kN

Provide thickness of Stiffener ts = 30 mm

Partial safety factor for yielding γM0 = 1
Area of Stiffener As = {[B-t]/2-r}*ts
= {[407-30.6]/2-15.2}*30
= 5190 mm2
Capacity of Stiffener Min(Npl,Rd & N= ((A
u,Rd
) s*fyp)/γm0)
= (5190*335)/1
= ### kN > N.A kN
Stress Ratio = N.A
Safe

Weld size for Stiffener to chord flange for post B.S.EN1993-1-8

Available length of weld Ls = [(B-t)/2]-r Table.4.1
= {[407-30.6]/2-15.2} C.L.4.5.3.3
= 173 mm
Size of fillet weld required for single Stiffener Ss = Fsc/(0.707*fvw,d*2Ls)
= -8 mm
Provide size of Fillet weld Sw= ### mm
Stress Ratio = N.A
Safe
Weld size for Stiffener to chord web for post
Available length of weld Ls1= d B.S.EN1993-1-8
= ### mm Table.4.1
C.L.4.5.3.3
Size of fillet weld required for single Stiffener Ss = {Fsc/(0.707*fvw,d*2Ls1)
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DESIGN OF WELDED TRUSS CONNECTION Reference : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005
= -4.75 mm
Provide size of Fillet weld Sw= ### mm
Stress Ratio = N.A
Safe
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X1

Effective Throat Thickness

Effective Throat Thickness

B.S.EN1993-1-8
Table.4.1
C.L.4.5.3.3

1.51
Not safe
Provide FPBW
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1.05
Not safe
(Transferring Net web force to post flanges)

[min(311.2,407)-15.8-2*15.2]+min(311.2,407)
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1.06
Not safe
Provide FPBW

0.91
Safe

B.S.EN1993-1-1
C.L.6.2.3

0.91
Safe

B.S.EN1993-1-1
C.L.6.2.4

0.91
Safe

B.S.EN1993-1-1
C.L.6.2.3

0.93
Safe
B.S.EN1993-1-1
C.L.6.2.3
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0.93
Safe

C.L.6.2.3
B.S.EN1993-1-8
C.L.6.2.6.2

0.93
Safe

0.85
Safe

B.S.EN1993-1-8
C.L.6.2.6.4.3

0.70
Safe

B.S.EN1993-1-8
C.L.6.2.6.2

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0.64
Safe

B.S.EN1993-1-8
C.L.6.2.6.3

0.58
Safe

B.S.EN1993-1-1
C.L.6.2.3

N.A
Safe

B.S.EN1993-1-8
Table.4.1
C.L.4.5.3.3

N.A
Safe

B.S.EN1993-1-8
Table.4.1
C.L.4.5.3.3
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N.A
Safe
 CONNECTION
EVERSENDAI ENGINEERING QATAR W.L.L IDENTIFICATION DETAIL-1B
AL WAHDA VISITOR CENTRE
POST (TRUSS CONNECTION)

Notes:
1) All dimensions shown are in mm.
2) All welds are FW, UNO
3) Combined FW with Butt weld are Super imposed welds & PPBW shown are effective depth of penetration.
 Thickness of
Given/ 90% Vertical Size of Size of Size of Size of
Chord web Ref. level /
Sl Axial capacity shear weld weld weld weld
Chord Post stiffener Remarks detail in Shop
no (T/C) "V" "S1" "S2(Web)" "S3" "S4"
plate "twd" drawings
"A" "kN" "kN" "mm" "mm" "mm" "mm"
"mm"
1 UC356x406x393 UC305x305x240 9501 - FPBW FPBW 18 12 20 - Level 04
2 UC356x406x634 UC305x305x283 10854 - FPBW FPBW+4 FW 6 6 10 - -
3 UC356x368x153 UC305x305x97 3930 - FPBW FPBW+4 FW 15 8 15 - 1B-3/ S1022
4 UC305x305x198 UC305x305x97 3930 - FPBW FPBW+4 FW 8 6 10 - 1B-4/ S1022
5 UC356x368x153 UC305x305x158 6241 - FPBW FPBW+4 FW FPBW FPBW 25 - 1B-5/ S1022
6 UC305x305x137 UC305x305x97 3930 - FPBW FPBW+4 FW 15 8 15 - 1B-6/ S1022
7 UC305x305x97 UC305x305x97 3930 - FPBW FPBW+4 FW 20 12 20 - 1B-7/ S1022
8 UB610x305x149 UC254x254x107 600 - 8 6 - - - - Level 03
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DESIGN OF WELDED TRUSS CONNECTION Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004
Factored Force: (Ref. Dwg. No: EXW-P003-0002-SE-AEC-DG-03002-J)
(90% Axial capacity)
Shear force (M1) Fv = 0 kN
Axial Tension (M1) Ft = ### kN
Axial Compression(MFc = ### kN
Post Member (M1)
UC 305x305x240

Chord Member (M)

UC 356x406x393

Material Properties for stiffener plate

Material Properties of Chord: Yield strength of Plate fyp = 345 Mpa
Yield strength of Member fyc = 335 N/mm2 Rupture strength of Plate fup = 470 Mpa
Rupture strength of Member fuc = 470 N/mm2
(fy,fu - Table:7 - EN10025-2:2004) Material Properties for Post Member
Weld size for post member to chord(Assumed) Design strength of member fyb = 345 Mpa
Rupture strength of member fub = 470 Mpa
For post member M1
Size of weld for M1 flange S1 = 25 mm Resistance of γM0 = 1.00 B.S.EN1993-1-1
Size of weld for M1 web S2 = 15 mm cross sections C.L.6.1
Resistance of me γM1 = 1.00
to instability
Thickness of stiffener in Chord M (for vts = 20 mm For Connections γM2 = 1.25
Size of the weld for stiffener to chord sc = 18 mm (Table 2.1: EN1993-1-8:2005)

Size of the weld for stiffener to chord sd = ###mm

The Summary of results as follows:

Member and weld capacity

0.90 Tension capacity of M1 flange = ### kN > Ft ( ### )

Safe
0.90 Compression capacity of M1 flange = ### kN > Ft ( ### )
Safe
0.93 Tension/ Comp capacity of M1 flange considering
= ### kN > Tf ( ### )
Safe partial web force
0.93 Tension capacity of M1 Web = ### kN > Fv2 ( ### )
Safe
0.93 Compression capacity of M1 Web = ### kN > Fv2 ( ### )
Safe
N.A Shear capacity of M1 web = ### kN > Fvm ( 0.00 )
N.A
0.93 Weld capacity for M1 flange (FPBW) = ### kN > Fv1 ( ### )
Safe
0.90 Weld capacity for M1 web = ### kN > Fpar ( ### )
Safe

Local checks for main chord due to vertical post forces

0.92 Ten / Comp capacity of chord web with stif= ### kN > F ( ### )
Safe
0.73 Check for Chord flange in transverse bendi= ### kN > Faf ( ### )
Safe
0.83 Capacity of stiffener in chord = ### kN > Fsc ( 992.47 )
Safe
0.93 Weld size for stiffener to chord flange = 18.00 mm > Ss ( 16.82 )
Safe
0.84 Weld size for stiffener to chord web = 12.00 mm > Ss1 ( 10.03 )
Safe
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DESIGN OF WELDED TRUSS CONNECTION Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004

Factored Design force:

Shear force (M1) Fv = 0 kN

Axial Tension (M1) Ft = 9501 kN
Axial Compression(MFc)
1 = 9501 kN
Max Axial Force F = max(Ft,Fc= ### kN
Member section properties

Post Member (M1 UC 305x305x240

D1 = 352.5 mm r1 = 15.2 mm
B1 = 318.4 mm d1 = 246.7 mm Indicative Sketch
t1 = 23.0 mm A1 = 306.0 cm2 Design Strength of Weld Mate B.S.EN1993-1-8 C.L.4.5.3.3
T1 = 37.7 mm Weight= 240.0 kG/m Design strength of fille fvw.dc= fuc/(√3*βwc*γM2 )
for chord member = 241.20 Mpa
Chord Member (M) βwc = 0.90 (Table 4.1 of BS-EN 1993-1-8:2005)
UC 356x406x393
D = 419.0 mm r = 15.2 mm Design strength of fille fvw.db= fub/(√3*βwb*γM2 )
B = 407.0 mm d = 290.2 mm for post member = 241.20 Mpa
t = 30.6 mm A = 501.0 cm2 βwb = 0.90 (Table 4.1 of BS-EN 1993-1-8:2005)
T = 49.2 mm Weight= 393.0 kG/m
Design strength of fille = Min (fvw.dc,fvw.db)
= Min(241.2 , 241.2)
Weld Material Properties: = 241.20 Mpa

Design strength of fillet weld fvw.d = 241.20 N/mm2

For post member M1

Size of weld for M1 flange S1 = 25 mm ► 0.707*25= 17.68 mm Effective Throat Thickness

Size of weld for M1 web S2 = 15 mm ► 0.707*15= 10.61 mm Effective Throat Thickness

Axial force on M1 post each flan Fv1 = (F*B1*T1)/A1

= (9501.3*318.4*37.7)/[306*100]
= ### kN

Axial force on M1 post web Fv2 = F-(2*Fv1)

= 9501.3-(2*3727.14)
= ### kN

Design of weld for M1 flanges B.S.EN1993-1-8

C.L.4.5.3.3
Length of weld Lw1 = min(B,B1)+(min(B,B1)-t1-2*r1)
=
min(318.4,407)+[min(318.4,407)-23-2*15.2]
=
583.4 mm
Axial per mm on flange weld Fs1 =
Fv1/Lw1
=
3727.14/583.4 = 6.39 kN/mm
Size of weld required Fs1/(0.707*fvw.d) = 37.46
s1 = mm
Stress Ratio = 1.50
Not safe & hence FPBW has to be provided. Refer check below
Design of PPBW/FPBW weld for M1 flanges required
Design of Butt Weld for M1 flanges B.S.EN1993-1-8
Type of weld with gap FPBW G = 0 mm C.L.4.7.1
Weld capacity Wf = (min(B,B1)*(T1-G))*f
= yb 4141.27 kN
Stress Ratio = 0.90
Safe
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Tension capacity of M1 flange B.S.EN1993-1-1

Max tension force in the M1 flange Ft = Fv1 C.L.6.2.3
= 3727.14 kN
Partial safety factor for yielding γM0 = 1.00
Partial safety factor for Rupture γM2 = 1.10 (NA to BS EN 1993-1-1:2005)(NA.2.15)
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DESIGN OF WELDED TRUSS CONNECTION Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004
Tension area for M1 flange At = min(B,B1)*T1
= min(318.4,407)*37.7
= ### mm2

) min(((At*fyb)/γm0),((0.9*At*fub)/γm2))
Tension capacity of post flang Min(Npl,Rd & Nu,Rd=
= ### kN > ### kN
Stress Ratio = 0.90
Safe
Compression capacity of M1 flange B.S.EN1993-1-1
C.L.6.2.4
Compression area for M1 flange Ag = min(B,B1)*T1
= min(318.4,407)*37.7
= ### mm2
Compression capacity of post Nc,Rd = ((Ag*fyb)/γm0)
= ### kN > ### kN
Stress Ratio = 0.90
Safe
Design of weld for M1 web B.S.EN1993-1-8
Length of weld Lw3 = 2*d1 C.L.4.5.3.3
= 2*246.7
= 493.4 mm
Axial per mm on web weld Fs1 = Fv2/Lw3
= 2047.01/493.4 = 4.15 kN/mm
Shear per mm on web weld Fs2 = Fv/Lw3
= 0/493.4 =
0.00 kN/mm
Resultant force per mm on weld Fr1 = √[Fs12+Fs22] =
4.15 kN/mm
Size of weld required on web of M1 s2 = 24.33
Fr1/(0.707*fvw.d)= mm
Stress Ratio = 1.62
Not safe & hence FPBW has to be provided. Refer check below

Design of PPBW/FPBW weld for M1 web required

Design of Butt Weld for M1 web B.S.EN1993-1-8
Type of weld with gap FPBW G = 0 mm C.L.4.7.1
90% Weld capacity W = 0.9*((d1*(t1-G))*fyb)= 1761.81 kN
Stress Ratio = 1.16
Not safe & hence balance force transferred to flan
(Transferring Balance web force to post fla
Net web force Nwb = Fv2-W
= 2047.01-1761.81 = 285.21 kN
Total flange force Tf = Fv1+(Nwb/2)
= 3727.14+285.21/2
Tf = 3869.75 kN
Type of weld with gap FPBW G = 0 mm
Weld capacity W = ((d1*(t1-G))*fyb) = 1957.56 kN
Stress Ratio = 0.90
Safe

Tension/ compression capacity of M1 flange for revised force transfer B.S.EN1993-1-1

Tension/ compression capacity of post flange = Min(Npl,Rd & Nu,Rd,Nc,Rd) C.L.6.2.3
= ### kN > ### kN
Stress Rati= 0.93
Safe

Tension capacity of M1 web B.S.EN1993-1-1

Tension area for M1 web At = (D1-2*T1)*t1 C.L.6.2.3
= (352.5-2*37.7)*23
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= 6373.30 mm2
Tension capacity of post web Min(N pl,Rd
& N ) min(((At*fyb)/γm0),((0.9*At*fub)/γm2))
u,Rd=

= ### kN > ### kN (Fv2)

Stress Ratio = 0.93
Safe
Compression capacity of M1 web
Compression area for M1 web Ag = (D1-2*T1)*t1 B.S.EN1993-1-1
= (352.5-2*37.7)*23 C.L.6.2.4
= 6373.30 mm2
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DESIGN OF WELDED TRUSS CONNECTION Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004
Compression capacity of post web Nc,Rd = ((Ag*fyb)/γm0)
= ### kN > ### kN
Stress Ratio = 0.93
Safe

Design of FPBW weld for M1 flanges B.S.EN1993-1-8

Type of weld with gap FPBW G = 0 mm C.L.4.7.1
Weld capacity Wf = (min(B,B1)*(T1-G))*f
= yb 4141.27 kN
Stress Ratio = 0.934
Safe

Shear capacity of M1 web B.S.EN1993-1-1

Maximum shear force in web Fvm = Fv C.L.6.2.6
= 0.0
= 0.00 kN
Partial safety factor for yielding γM0 = 1.00

Min. Shear area for web (conservatively) Av = t1*D1

= (23*352.5)
= 8107.5 mm2
Shear capacity of web Vrd1 = (Av*fyb/√3*γm0)
= ### kN > 0.00 kN
Stress Ratio = N.A
N.A

LOCAL CHECK FOR CHORD

Check for Chord web in transverse compression for total vertical force (conside B.S.EN1993-1-8

Partial safety factor for yielding γM0 = 1.00 γM1 = 1.00 C.L.6.2.6.2
Design resistance of an unstiffened chord wFc,wc,Rd = ω*kwc*beff,wc*twc*fy,wc
[
ω*kwc*ρ*beff,wc*twc*fy,wc
,
= Min γM0 γM1
b
Effective width of chord web in compressio eff,wc = d+2√2ab+5(t fc
+s)
twc = 30.6 mm Chord Web Thickness = 674.5 mm
fywc = 335 Mpa Chord Member Yield Stren beff,wc*dwc*fy,wc (E=210 MPa)
λp = 0.932*sqrt{ }
d = ### mm Overall Depth of post Mem E*twc2
for rolled I or H section chord dwc = hc-2(tfc+r(Depth B/w fillets, Chord)
ab = 0 (For penetration weld) = ### mm
λp = 0.54
Reduction factor for plate bu(0.54<=0.72)=1 ρ = 1.0
Transformation f (Table 5.4 in annexure) β = 0.0 (Non Moment condition)
Reduction factor (Table 6.3 in annexure) ω = 1.0
Longitudinal compressive stress σcom,Ed = (0.9*Fyc*A)/A
A = d*twc = 290.2*30.6 = 0.9*(335*8880.12)/(8880.12)
= 8880.12 mm2 = 301.50 N/mm2
0.7*fy,c= 234.50 N/mm 2 σcom,Ed > 0.7*fy,c
Reduction factor kwc = 1.7-σcom,Ed/fyc
= 1.7-(301.5/335)
kwc = 0.8
Design resistance of an unstiffened chord wFc,wc,Rd= ### kN < 9501 kN
(R) (F)
Stress Ratio = 1.72
Not safe & hence stiffener plate has to be provided. Refer check in next
Check for Chord web in transverse tension for vertical post B.S.EN1993-1-8

Partial safety factor for yielding γM0 = 1.00 C.L.6.2.6.3

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Design resistance of an unstiffened ch ω*beff,wc*twc*fy,wc
Fc,wc,Rd =
γM0
(Ra= ### kN 9501 kN <
(F)
Stress Ratio = 1.37
Not safe & hence stiffener plate has to be provided. Refer check in next
Check for Chord flange in transverse bending for vertical post B.S.EN1993-1-8
Maximum force from post to chord flange Faf = Tf C.L.6.2.6.4.3
= 3869.75 kN
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DESIGN OF WELDED TRUSS CONNECTION Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004

Partial safety factor for yielding γM0 = 1.00

Design resistance of an unstiffened chord f Ffc,Rd = (beff,b,fc*tfb*fyb)/γM0
Effective width beff,b,fc = min(B,tw+2*s+7*k*t >= (fy,p/fu,p) *bp C.L.4.10
k (t /t )(f ,f/f )
= f p y y,p ≤ 1 = Min(((49.2/37.7)*(335/345)),1)
k = 1.27 k = 1.00
beff,b,fc = 405.40 mm >= 233.72 mm
(Hence Stiffening not required
Bending capacity of flange Ffc,Rd = (beff,b,fc*tfb*fyb)/γM0
bp=### mm Width of post Flange = (405.4*37.7*345)/(1*1000)
tp= 37.7 mm Post Flange Thickness (R1 = ### kN > ### kN
fyb= 345 Mpa Post Member Yield Strength Stress Ratio = 0.73
tw= 30.6 mm Chord Web Thickness Safe
fyc= 335 Mpa Chord Member Yield Strength
Check for Chord web in transverse compression for post flange (considering sing B.S.EN1993-1-8

Partial safety factor for yielding γM0 = 1.00 C.L.6.2.6.2

F ω*k *b *t *f
Design resistance of an unstiffened chord w c,wc,Rd =
[
wc eff,wc wc y,wc ω*kwc
*ρ*beff,wc
*twc*fy,wc
Min ,
= γM0 γM1
b
Effective width of chord web in compressio eff,wc = fb t +2√2a b
+5(t fc
+s)
twc = 30.6 mm Chord Web Thickness = 359.7 mm
fywc = 335 Mpa Chord Member Yield Stren beff,wc*dwc*fy,wc (E=210 MPa)
λp = 0.932*sqrt{ }
Plate slenderness E*twc2
for rolled I or H section chord dwc = hc-2(tfc+r(Depth B/w fillets, Chord)
ab = 0 (For penetration weld) = ### mm
λp = 0.39
Reduction factor for plate buckling ρ = 1.0
Transformation f (Table 5.4 in annexure) β = 0.0 (Non Moment condition)
Reduction factor (Table 6.3 in annexure) ω = 1.0
Longitudinal compressive stress σcom,Ed = (0.9*Fyc*A)/A
A = d*twc = 0.9*(335*8880.12)/(8880.12)
= 8880.12 mm 2 = 301.50 N/mm2
0.7*fy,c= 234.50 N/mm2 σcom,Ed > 0.7*fy,c
Reduction factor kwc = 1.7-σcom,Ed/fyc
= 1.7-(301.5/335)
kwc = 0.8
Design resistance of an unstiffened chord wFc,wc,Rd= ### kN < ### kN
(R2) Stress Ratio = 1.31
Not safe & hence stiffener plate has to be provided. Refer check below
Check for Chord web in transverse tension
Check for Chord web in transverse tension for post B.S.EN1993-1-8
Partial safety factor for yielding γM0 = 1.00 C.L.6.2.6.3
Design resistance of an unstiffened ch ω*beff,wc*twc*fy,wc
Fc,wc,Rd =
γM0
(R3 = ### kN < ### kN
(F)
Stress Ratio = 1.05
Not safe & hence stiffener plate has to be provided. Refer check below
Check for stiffener capacity and its weld for vertical post
Force per stiffener from post flange Fsc1 = Faf-min(R1,R2,R3)
2
= 3869.7-min(5272.8,2949.8,3687.3)
2
= 459.96 kN
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DESIGN OF WELDED TRUSS CONNECTION Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004
Force per stiffener from post Fsc2 = (Fc-min(R,Ra))/4)
= 992.47 kN
Max of Fsc1, Fsc2 Fsc = 992.47 kN

Provide thickness of stiffener ts = 20 mm

Partial safety factor for yielding γM0 = 1
Area of stiffener As = {[B-t]/2-r}*ts B.S.EN1993-1-1
= {[407-30.6]/2-15.2}*20 C.L.6.2.4

= 3460 mm 2
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DESIGN OF WELDED TRUSS CONNECTION Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004
Capacity of stiffener Min(Npl,Rd & Nu,Rd= ((As*fyp)/γm0)
= (3460*345)/1
= ### kN > 992.5 kN
Stress Ratio = 0.83
Safe

Tension / compression Capacity of supporting member web with stiffener B.S.EN1993-1-1

Min. capacity of chord member C1 = 5531.44 kN C.L.6.2.3
Capacity of stiffeners C2 = 1193.70 kN
Total capacity C = C1+4*C2 C = ### kN > 9501.3 kN
Stress Ratio = 0.92
Safe

Weld size for stiffener to chord flange for vertical post B.S.EN1993-1-8
Available length of weld Ls = [(B-t)/2]-r C.L.4.5.3.3
= {[407-30.6]/2-15.2}
= 173 mm

Size of fillet weld required for single stiffener Ss = Fsc/(0.707*fvw.d*2Ls)

= 16.8 mm

Provide size of Fillet weld Sw= ### mm

Stress Ratio = 0.93
Safe
Weld size for stiffener to chord web for vertical post B.S.EN1993-1-8
Available length of weld Ls1= d C.L.4.5.3.3
= ### mm
= 290.2 mm

size of fillet weld required for single stiffener Ss1= {Fsc/(0.707*fvw.d*2Ls1)

= ### mm

Provide size of Fillet weld Sw= ### mm

Stress Ratio = 0.84
Safe
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 RSN
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BSP
Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004

C.L.4.5.3.3

Effective Throat Thickness

Effective Throat Thickness

B.S.EN1993-1-8
C.L.4.5.3.3

1.50
afe & hence FPBW has to be provided. Refer check below

B.S.EN1993-1-8

0.90
Safe
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BSP
Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004

B.S.EN1993-1-1

(NA to BS EN 1993-1-1:2005)(NA.2.15)
 RSN
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BSP
Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004

0.90
Safe
B.S.EN1993-1-1
C.L.6.2.4

0.90
Safe
B.S.EN1993-1-8

1.62
afe & hence FPBW has to be provided. Refer check below

B.S.EN1993-1-8

1.16
Not safe & hence balance force transferred to flanges
(Transferring Balance web force to post flanges)

0.90
Safe

B.S.EN1993-1-1

0.93
Safe

B.S.EN1993-1-1
C.L.6.2.3
 RSN
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BSP
Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004

(Fv2)
0.93
Safe

B.S.EN1993-1-1
 RSN
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BSP
Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004

0.93
Safe

B.S.EN1993-1-8

0.934
Safe

B.S.EN1993-1-1

N.A
N.A

B.S.EN1993-1-8

C.L.6.2.6.2

]
(E=210 MPa)

(Non Moment condition)

1.72
ence stiffener plate has to be provided. Refer check in next page
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Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004

1.37
ence stiffener plate has to be provided. Refer check in next page
B.S.EN1993-1-8

C.L.6.2.6.4.3
 RSN
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BSP
Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004

Min(((49.2/37.7)*(335/345)),1)

(Hence Stiffening not required)

0.73
Safe

B.S.EN1993-1-8

C.L.6.2.6.2

]
(E=210 MPa)

(Non Moment condition)

1.31
stiffener plate has to be provided. Refer check below

1.05
stiffener plate has to be provided. Refer check below
 RSN
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Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004
 RSN
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BSP
Ref : B.S.EN 1993-1-8:2005, EN10025-2:2004

0.83
Safe

0.92
Safe

0.93
Safe

0.84
Safe
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