DESIGN OF 8-BOLT STIFFENED MOMENT END PLATES.

Abstract

This paper presents two design procedures for the 8-tension bolt, stiffened, extended, moment end plate. The resulting end-plate design will be satisfactory for use in Type 1 construction (rigid-frame) as defined in one of the paper's references or, with appropriate modifications, as an FR type (fully restrained) connection as defined in the load and resistance factor design notation. With bolt size limited to a maximum of 1 1/2 in. dia. , the configuration is capable of developing the full moment capacity of most available hot rolled beam sections. The two design procedures are limited to use with A36 steel and A325 bolts. 7 Refs.