e

Mode 3

Mode 1

Mode 2

FRd.3

FRd.1

FRd.2
Bt.Rd

Bt.Rd
Bt.Rd

Bt.Rd

Figure 2.3.2 Failure modes in a T-stub

In these expressions :
1

M0)

mpl,Rd

is the plastic moment of the T-stub flange per unit length (

m and e

with t = flange thickness, f y = yield stress of the flange, M0 = partial safety

factor)
are geometrical characteristics defined in Figure 2.3.2.

Bt.Rd

fy /

is the sum of the design resistances Bt.Rd of the bolts connecting the T-stub
to the foundation (Bt.Rd = 0,9 As f ub / Mb where As is the tensile stress area of
the bolts, f ub the ultimate stress of the bolts and Mb a partial safety factor)
designates the place where the prying force Q is assumed to be applied, as
shown in Figure 2.3.2 (n = e, but its value is limited to 1,25 m).
is derived at the smallest value of the effective lengths corresponding to all

n
l eff

the possible yield lines mechanisms in the specific T-stub flange being
considered.
The design strength FRd of the T-stub is derived as the smallest value got from expressions
(2.3.1) to (2.3.3) :
FRd

min( FRd ,1 , FRd ,2 , FRd ,3 )

(2.3.4)

In Jaspart (1991), the non-significative influence of the possible shear-axial-bending stress

interactions in the yield lines on the design capacity of T-stub flanges has been shown.
In Annex J, the influence on Mode 1 failure of backing plates aimed at strengthening the column
flanges in beam-to-column bolted joints is also considered. A similar influence may result, in
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