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3. List out the typical failure modes in tension member. (MAY/JUNE 12)
Cross section yielding
Net section rupture
Block shear failure
4. What is the formula for design strength due to yielding of critical section?
(MAY/JUNE 12)
Where,
Fy=yield stress of the material
Ag=gross area of cross section
γmo =partial safety factor
Since axially loaded tension members are subjected to uniform tensile stress,Their load
deformation behavior (is similar to the corresponding basic materialstress strain behavior.
In the Yield Plateau the load remains constant as the elongation increases to nearly ten
times the yield strain. Under further stretching the material shows a smaller increase in tension
with elongation, compared to the elastic range.
• The effect of the gusset thickness, and hence the out of plane stiffness of the end connection,
on the ultimate tensile strength is not significant.
• The thickness of the angle has no significant influence on the member strength.
• The effects of shear lag, and hence the strength reduction, is higher when the ratio of the
area of the outstanding leg to the total area of cross-section increases.
• When the length of the connection (the number of bolts in end connections) increases, the
tensile strength increases up to 4 bolts and the effect of further increase in the number of
bolts, on the tensile strength of the member is not significant.
• Even double angles connected on opposite sides of a gusset plate experience the effect
of shear lag
The tension members, in addition to meeting the design strength requirement, frequently
have to be checked for adequate stiffness. The IS: 800 impose the following limitations on the
slenderness ratio of members subjected to tension:
(a) In the case of members that are normally under tension but may experience compression
due to stress reversal caused by wind / earthquake loading l / r =250.
(b) In the case of members that are designed for tension but may experience stress reversal for
which it is not designed (as in X bracings) l / r =350
(c) In the case of members subjected to tension only. l / r = 400 In the case of rods used as a
tension member in X bracings, the slenderness ratio limitation need not be checked for if they
are pre-tensioned by using a turn buckler other such arrangement.
1. Determine the design tensile strength of the plate 200mmx12mm with the holes for
16mm diameter bolts as shown in fig. Steel used is of Fe415 grade quality.
(NOV/DEC 11)
2. A single unequal angle ISA 9060, 6mm is connected to a 10mm gusset plates at the
ends with 5nos.of 16mm bolts to transfer tension. Determine the design tensile strength
of the angle
a) If the gusset is connected to 90mm leg.
b) If the gusset is connected to 60mm leg. (NOV/DEC 11)
3. Determine the design tensile strength of 160x8mm plate with the holes for 16mm bolts
as shown in fig. plates are of steel, grade Fe415. (MAY/JUNE 12)
4. Determine the tensile strength of a roof truss member 2 ISA 9060, 6mm connected to
the gusset plate of 8mm plate by 4mm weld as shown in fig. The effective length of weld
is 200mm. (MAY/JUNE 12)
5. Design a single angle section for a tension member of a roof truss to carry a factored
tensile force of 225Kn.the member is subjected to the possible reversal of stress due to
the action of wind. The length of the member is 3m.use 20mm shop bolts of grade4.6 for
the connection. (MAY/JUNE 12)
6.design a double angle tension member connected on each side of a 10mm thick gusset
plate, to carry an axial factored load of 375Kn.use 20mm black bolts. Assume shop
connection. (MAY/JUNE 12)
7. Design a splice to connect a 300x20mm plate with a 300x10mm plate. The design load
is 500kn.use 20mm black bolts, fabricated in the shop. (NOV/DEC 12)
8. A tension member of a roof truss carries a factored axial tension of 430Kn.design the
section and its connection
a) Without using lug angle
b) Using lug angle (NOV/DEC 12)
.9.design a T-section to act as a tension member carrying an axial tension of 220kN.
10. Design a tension member using a channel section to carry an axial tension of 220kN.
11. Design a tension member using two angle section to carry 180kN when both angles
are connected, i) on both sides of gusset plate, and ii) on the same side of the gusset
plate.