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A. GENERAL

This section contains four design examples which illustrate all four design cases:
Small moment
Large moment
Extreme moment
Large uplift

s=3
B. DESIGN EXAMPLE 1: SMALL MOMENT

B1. Given

d=12
N=19
Column dimensions: bf = 6
tf = 1/4
tw = 3/16
d = 12
Column loading (ASD Loads): M = 200 in-kips
Axial load P = + 25 kips (compression) pfo=1.75
Shear due to wind load V = 10 kips ed=1.75
Anchor rods: F1554 Gr36 Rods Fu = 58 ksi
f'c = 3 ksi bf=6
The distance from the edge of the base plate to the
B=8
nearest edge of the slab =S1 = 8".
The base plate is grouted.
4 Rod Pattern

B2. Required
Design the fixed base plate and the anchor rods for given loading condition.

B3. Calculations
B3.1 Estimate rod diameter (Per DP 3.2.2, section E, trial size)
Pft
db k
# rods Commentary: For small moment case the
size of the anchor rods is often governed
Mr Pr 200 25 by shear; hence, the rod size calculation
Pft 4.521 kips
d tf 2 12 .250 2 shown here is poor estimate for the needed
anchor rod diameter. However, at this point
4.521 it is now known yet that the configuration
db 0.38 0.404" (try 3 / 4" ) given in this example conforms to the small
4
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B3.2 Determine dh, smin, ce, and C1 from DP 3.2.2 Table 1

Hole dia. dh = 1.0625
Min. rod spacing ( smin=3db) s = 3.00
Edge distance ce = 1.50
Clearance for tightening C1 = 1.25

B3.3 Set gage and pitch, calculate plate dimensions B and N per DP 3.2.2 Table 2
p = 2(C1 + N2) + tf + (dh db) + G2
= 2(1.25 + 0.125) + 0.25 + (1.0625 0.75) + 0.0625 = 3.375 Use 3.50 pitch.
B = s + 2ce bf + 1
= 3.0 + 2(1.50) 6 + 1 = 6 7 Use min. 8 wide plate.
pf = C1 + N2 = 1.25 + 0.125 = 1.375
pfo = pf + (dh-db)/2
= 1.375 + (1.0625 0.75) /2 = 1.53125 Use 1.75.
N = d + 2 (pfo + ce)
= 12 + 2 (1.75 + 1.50) = 18.50 Use 19 long plate.
ed = (N d)/2 pfo)
= (19 12)/2 1.75 = 1.75 Use 1.75 edge distance.

B3.4 Evaluate the equivalent eccentricity and select applicable design case
e = |Mr| / Pr = 200 / 25 = 8.0
A2
f p (max) 0.85 f c' 1.7 f c'
A1
A1 B N 8 19 152 in 2
A2 B 2 S1 N 2 S1 8 2 (8) 19 2 (8) 840 in 2
f p (max) 0.85(3) 840152 1.7(3) 5.994 5.1 Use 5.1 ksi
q max f p (max) B / c 5.1 (8) / 2.31 17.662 kips / in
ecrit = N / 2 Pr / (2 qmax) = 19 / 2 25 / (2 x 17.662) = 8.792

0 < e < ecrit 0<8 8.792 Small Moment case

B3.5 Evaluate concrete bearing stress

There is no tension in anchor rods for 0 < e ecrit,; the forces are resisted by bearing only.
Therefore Tr = 0.

Y N 2 e 19 2 (8) 3 in

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Pr 25
q 8.333 k / in
Y 3 Pr=25 k
q 8.333 Pr=25 k
fp 1.042 ksi e=8
B 8
Mr=200 in-kips
Verify results using MA = 0 and Y=0 A

N Y
MA 0 Mr Pr qY
2 2 q=8.33 k/in
19 3
M A 200 25 8.33(3) 0 Y=3
2 2 N=19
Y 0 Pr q Y 25 8.333( 3) 0 A moment summation point for small moments

B3.6 Determine the shear friction capacity and required anchor rod diameter
For small moment: Fn = Pr = 25 kips
1 1
Vsf Fn 0.55 25 6.875 kips
2. 0
Vr 10 kips Vsf
Shear in rods Vf 10 kips
Due to larger oversize holes, only half of the anchor rods are considered to be in
bearing for shear resistance.
Shear in rods 10
Shear per rod Va = 5 kips
(# rods / 2) 2
Tension load Tr = 0 kips

From DP 3.2.4 Section C4:

Fnv = 0.4 Fu = 0.4 (58) = 23.20 ksi
Fnt = 0.75 Fu = 0.75 (58) = 43.50 ksi

Ta Va Ta Va
A b( reqd ) max . , , in 2
1.3 Fnt Fnv Fnt Fnv
2.0 0 5 2.0 (0) 2.0 ( 5)
A b( reqd ) max . , ,
1.3 43.50 23.2 43.50 23.2
A b( reqd ) max . 0.3315, 0, 0.431 0.431 in 2
A b ( reqd ) 0.431
d b ( reqd ) 2 in . 2 0.741 in . Use 3 / 4" rods

DP 3.2.4 DA Table 3a shows the same result.

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B3.7 Determine the required plate thickness

(a) Compression side

m N 0.95 d 19 0.95 (12) 3.8"

2 2
n B 0.8 b f 8 0.8 ( 6.0) 1.6" m
2 2
Y 3" m Use DP 3.2.2 Eq. 23 for M pl
Y Cr N d tf
M pl f p BY m e d in kips
2 nr 2
fp 1.042 ksi
3
M pl 1.042(8)(3) 3.8 57.518 in kips
2
4 M pl 4 ( 57.518) ( 1.67)
t p ( req ) 0.934" Use 1.0" thick plate, Fy 55 ksi
B Fy 8 ( 55)
d=12

B3.8 Determine weld sizes

B =8
bf =6

0.8 b f
(a) Flange to base plate welds

(i) Axial force

n
PFc m 0 .95 d m
DF N=19
2 b f F'w
Mr Pr 200 25
PFc 29.52 kips
d tf 2 12 0.25 2
29.52
DF 1.77 16 th in . Use 3 / 16" double fillet welds
2 ( 6) ( 0.928) i
Since = 90, i = (1+ 0.5 (sin 90) 1.5) = 1.5 (AISC 13th, Eq. J2-5)

(ii) Shear (bracing force) and Axial force

2
PFC Vz2 tension
DF
2 b f F' W i
Since there is no bracing force, Vz tension = 0

DF = 3/16 double fillet welds (as calculated above)

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(b) Web to base plate welds

(i) Weld in bolt area (within "p" distance of flanges)

p = 3 for 4 and 6 rod configurations

PW1
D W1
2 F' w
PW1 t w Fy / 0.1875 ( 55) / 1.67 6.18 k / in
6.18
D W1 3.33 16 th in . Use 1 / 4" double fillet welds
2 ( 0.928)

(ii) Weld beyond bolt area

PW 2
D W2
2 F' w
2 2 2 2
Vr Pr t w 10 25 (0.1875)
PW 2
d A 12 12 2 ( 0.25) 0.1875 2 ( 6) (0.25)

PW 2 1.23 k / in
1.23
D W2 0.664 16 th in .
2 ( 0.928)
Use 3 / 16" double fillet welds 3 .0 in.
(min AISC requirement )
3/1 6"

1/4" 3"

USE BASE PLATE:

8 x 19 x 1.0 (B x N x tp), 3/16"
with (4) 3/4" F1554 Grade 36 Anchor Rods and 3 .0 in.
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C. DESIGN EXAMPLE 2: LARGE MOMENT

g=3.5
C1. Given
Column dimensions: bf = 8
tf = 3/8 p=4
tw = 3/16
d = 20
Column loading (ASD Loads): M = 1500 in-kips

N=27
d=20
Axial load P = + 25 kips (compr.)
Shear due to wind load V = 10 kips
Anchor rods: F1554 Gr36 Rods Fu = 58 ksi
f'c = 2.5 ksi

The distance from the edge of the base plate to the pfo=2.00
nearest edge of the slab =S1 = 0". ed=1.50
The base plate is grouted.
b f=8
B=12
C2. Required
8 Rod Pattern
Design the fixed base plate and the anchor rods for
given loading condition.

C3. Calculations
C3.1 Estimate rod diameter (Per DP 3.2.2, section E)
Pft
db k
# rods
Mr Pr 1500 25
Pft 63.93 kips
d tf 2 20 .375 2
63.93
db 0.38 1.07" ( try 1.00" )
8

C3.2 Determine dh, smin, ce, and C1 from DP 3.2.2 Table 1

Hole dia. dh = 1.3125
Min. rod spacing ( smin=3db) s = 3.00 Edge distance
ce = 1.50
Clearance for tightening C1 = 1.4375

C3.3 Set gage and pitch, calculate plate dimensions B and N per DP 3.2.2 Table 2.
g = 2(C1 + N1) + tw + G1
= 2(1.4375 + 0.125) + 0.188 + 0.0625 = 3.375 smin = 3.0 Use 3.50 gage.
p = 2(C1 + N2) + tf + (dh db) + G2
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= 2(1.4375 +0.125) + 0.3125 + (1.3125 1.00) + 0.0625 = 3.812

Use 4.00 pitch.
B = g + 2ce bf + 1
= 3.50 + 2(1.50) 8 + 1 = 6.50 9 Use 12 wide plate.
pf = C1 + N2
= 1.4375 + 0.125 = 1.5625 Use 1.625
pfo = pf + (dh-db)/2
= 1.625 + (1.3125 1.0) /2 = 1.78125 Use 2.0.
N = d + 2 (pfo + ce)
= 20 + 2 (2.0 + 1.50) = 27 Use 27 long plate.
ed = (N d)/2 pfo)
= (27 20)/2 2.0 = 1.50 Use 1.50 edge distance.

C3.4 Evaluate the equivalent eccentricity and select applicable design case
e = |Mr| / Pr = 1500 / 25 = 60.0
A2
f p (max) 0.85 f c' 1.7 f c'
A1
A1 B N 12 27 324 in 2
A2 B 2 S1 N 2 S1 12 2 (0) 27 2 (0) 324 in 2
f p (max) 0.85(2.5) 324 324 1.7(2.5) 2.125 4.25 Use 2.125 ksi
q max f p (max) B / c 2.125 (12) / 2.31 11.04 kips / in
ecrit = N / 2 Pr / (2 qmax) = 27 / 2 25 / (2 x 11.04) = 12.37
2
q max N
e crit 2 f f
2 Pr 2
N 27
f ed p 2 1.50 4.0 2 10.0"
2 2
2
11.04 27
e crit 2 10.0 10.0 111.94"
2 (25) 2
ecrit< e ecrit2 12.37 < 60.0 111.94 Large Moment case

C3.5 Evaluate tension, Tr, and concrete bearing stress

2
N N 2 Pr
Y f f e f in .
2 2 q max
2
27 27 2 25
Y 10 10 60.00 10 8.16 in .
2 2 11.04
Tr q max Y Pr 11.04 ( 8.16) 25 65.10 kips

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Verify results using

MB = 0 and Y = 0
N Y 27 8.16
M B 0 M r Pr f q max Y f 1500 25 (10) 11.04 ( 8.16) 10 0
2 2 2 2
Y 0 Tr Pr q max Y 0
65.10 25 11.04 ( 8.16) 0

C3.6 Determine the shear friction capacity and

Pr =25 k
required anchor rod diameter
Mr =1500 in-kips Pr=25 k
For large moment: Fn = qmax (Y) f =9.75
e=60
Fn= 11.04 (8.16) = 90.10 kips
B

1 1
Vsf Fn 0.55 90.10 24.78 kips T r=66.21 k q=11.04 k/in
2. 0
Vr 10 kips Vsf Y=8.26
N=27
Shear in rods Vf 0 kips B moment summation point for large moments

Tr = 65.10 kips
Tension load per rod = Tr / 4 = 65.10 / 4 = 16.28 kips

From DP 3.2.4 Section C4:

Fnv = 0.4 Fu = 0.4 (58) = 23.2 ksi
Fnt = 0.75 Fu = 0.75 (58) = 43.50 ksi

Ta Va Ta Va
A b ( reqd ) max . , , in 2
1.3 Fnt Fnv Fnt Fnv
2.0 16.28 0 2.0 (16.28) 2.0 ( 0)
A b ( reqd ) max . , ,
1.3 43.50 23.2 43.50 23.2
A b ( reqd ) max . 0.576, 0.749, 0 0.749 in 2
A b ( reqd ) 0.749
d b ( reqd ) 2 in . 2 0.976 in . Use 1.0" rods

DP 3.2.4.DA Table 3a shows the same result.

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C3.7 Determine the required plate thickness

d=20

B=12
(a) Compression side

bf =8

0.8 b f
m N 0.95 d 27 0.95 (20) 4.0"
2 2

n
B 0.8 b f 12 0.8 ( 8.0) m 0.95 d m
n 2.8" m
2 2 N=27
Y 8.16" m Use DP 3.2.2 Eq. 22 for M pl
m2
M pl fp B in kips
2
f p max 2.125
fp 0.9199 ksi
c 2.31
42
M pl 0.9199 (12) 88.31 in kips
2
4 M pl 4 ( 88.31) ( 1.67)
t p( req ) 0.95"
B Fy 12 ( 55)

(b) Tension side

Tr x
M pl in kips / in . of plate width
b nr
N d tf 27 20 0.375
x ed 1.5 2.188"
2 2
b B bf 2" 12 8 2 10 Use 10"
65.10 ( 2.188)
M pl 7.12 in kips / in . of plate width
10 ( 2)
4 M pl 4 (7.12) (1.67)
t p ( req ) 0.93"
Fy 55

tp(req) = max.(0.95, 0.93) = 0.95" Use 1. 0" thick plate, Fy = 55 ksi

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C3.8 Determine weld sizes

(a) Flange to base plate welds

(i) Axial force

PFc
DF
2 b f F' w
Mr Pr 1500 25
PFc 88.93 kips
d tf 2 20 0.375 2
88.93
DF 3.99 16 th in . Use 1 / 4" double fillet welds
2 ( 8) ( 0.928) i
Since = 90, i = (1+ 0.5 (sin 90) 1.5) = 1.5 (AISC 13th, Eq. J2-5)

(ii) Shear (bracing force) and Axial force

2
PFC Vz2 tension
DF
2 b f F' W i
Since there is no bracing force, Vz tension = 0

DF = 1/4 double fillet welds (as calculated above)

(b) Web to base plate welds

(i) Weld in bolt area (within "p" distance of flanges)

p = pitch for 8 rod configurations
PW1
D W1
2 F' w
PW1 t w Fy / 0.1875 ( 55) / 1.67 6.18
6.18
D W1 3.33 16 th in . Use 1 / 4" double fillet welds
2 ( 0.928)

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(ii) Weld beyond bolt area

PW 2
D W2
2 F' w
2 2 2 2
Vr Pr t w 10 25 (0.1875)
PW 2
d A 20 20 2 ( 0.375) 0.1875 2 ( 8) (0.375)
PW 2 0.70
0.70
DW2 0.377 16th in .
2 ( 0.928)
Use 3/16 double fillet welds (~ OK)

USE BASE PLATE:

12 x 27 x 1 (B x N x tp),
with (8) 1" F1554 Grade 36 Anchor Rods
and Hardened Washers.

4.0 in.

3/16"

1/4" 4"

1/4"

4.0 in.

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D. DESIGN EXAMPLE 3: EXTREME MOMENT

D1. Given s=3 g=3.5

Column dimensions: bf = 10
s
tf = 5/8
tw = 3/16
pfo=2

p=4.5
d = 20

d 1 = 6
Column loading (ASD Loads): M = 3000 in-kips
Axial load P = -15 kips p fi=1.875
(uplift, tension) =

N=27
d=20
Shear due to wind load V = 10 kips
Brace force Hz = 30 kips bf=10
Anchor rods: F1554 Gr55 Rods Fu = 75 ksi
f'c = 2.0 ksi
The distance of the angle brace from the flange
d1 = 6
The distance from the edge of the base plate
to the nearest edge of the slab =S1 = 0".
ed=1.5
The base plate is grouted.
B=14
16 Rod Pattern
D2. Required
Design the fixed base plate and the anchor rods for given loading condition.

D3. Calculations

D3.1 Estimate rod diameter (Per DP 3.2.2, section E)

Pft
db k
# rods
Mr Pr 3000 15
Pft 147.34 kips
d tf 2 20 .0.625 2
36
Adjustment for higher strength (Grade 55) of anchor rods k = 0.38 =0.31
55
147.34
db 0.31 0.94" ( try 1.0" )
16

D3.2 Determine dh, smin, ce, and C1 from DP 3.2.2 Table 1

Hole dia. dh = 1.3125
Min. rod spacing ( Smin=3db) s = 3.00
Edge distance ce = 1.50
Clearance for tightening C1 = 1.4375

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D3.3 Set gage and pitch, calculate plate dimensions B and N per DP 3.2.2 Table 2.
g = 2(C1 + N1) + tw + G1
= 2(1.4375 + 0.125) + 0.188 + 0.0625 = 3.375 smin = 3.0 Use 3.50 gage.
p = 2(C1 + N2) + tf + (dh db) + G2
= 2(1.4375 + 0.125) + 0.625 + (1.3125 1.00) + 0.0625 = 4.125
Use 4.50 pitch.
s smin = 3 db = 3 (1.0) = 3.0
B = g + 2(s + ce) bf + 1
= 3.50 + 2(3 + 1.50) 10 + 1 = 12.5 11 Use 14 wide plate.
pf = C1 + N2
= 1.4375 + 0.125 = 1.5625 Use 1.625
pfo = pf + (dh-db)/2
= 1.625 + (1.3125 1.0) /2 = 1.78125 Use 2.0
N = d + 2 (pfo + ce)
= 20 + 2 (2.0 + 1.50) = 27 Use 27 long plate
ed = (N d)/2 pfo)
= (27 20)/2 2.0 = 1.50 Use 1.50 edge distance

D3.4 Evaluate the equivalent eccentricity and select applicable design case
Pr Mr 15 3000
147.345 0
2 d tf 2 20 0.625

e = |Mr| / Pr = 3000 / (-15) = -200.00

A2
f p(max) 0.85 f c' 1.7 f c'
A1
A1 B N 14 27 378 in 2
A2 B 2 S1 N 2 S1 14 2 (0) 27 2 (0) 378 in 2
f p(max) 0.85(2.0) 378 378 1.7(2.0) 1.7 3.4 Use 1.7 ksi
q max f p(max) B / c 1.7 (14) / 2.31 10.30 kips / in

ecrit = N / 2 Pr / (2 qmax) = 27 / 2 (-15) / (2 x 10.30) = 14.23

2
q max N
ecrit 2 f f
2 Pr 2
N 27
f ed p 2 1.5 4.5 2 9.75"
2 2
2
10.30 27
ecrit 2 9.75 9.75 195.40"
2 ( 15) 2

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2
q max N Cr
ecrit 3 f f 2f
2Pr 2 Pr
q max
Cr n E A cr
B
Es Es 29000
nE 11.38
E c 57 f c ' 57 2000
no. of rods 16 2 16 2
A cr Area of the rod d 1.0 6.28 in 2
2 2 4 2 4
10.30
Cr 11.38 6.28 52.60 kips
14
2
10.30 27 52.60
ecrit 3 9.75 9.75 2 (9.75) 263.78 in
2 ( 15) 2 15

For e <0, ecrit2 > e ecrit3 -195.40 > -200 -263.70 Extreme Moment case

D3.5 Evaluate tension, Tr, and concrete bearing stress

2
N N 2
Y f f Pr e f 2 C r f in .
2 2 q max
2
27 27 2
Y 9.75 9.75 ( 15)( 200 9.75) 2(52.60)(9.75) 9.63 in .
2 2 10.30
Total tension in all of the
tension rods:
Pr=15 k
Tr q max Y Tr Pr
Mr=3000 in-kips e=-200.00
Additional tension in the f=9.7 f=9.7
tension rods (or
compression in the B
Cr=52.60 k Pr=15 k
compression rods)

Tr=166.70 k q=10.30 k/in

A cr n E
Tr Cr q max Y=9.62
B
N=27
6.28(11.38)
Tr 10.30 B moment summation point for extreme moments
14
Tr 52.60 kips

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Tr 10.30(9.62) 52.60 ( 15)

Tr 166.70 kips

Verify results using MB = 0 and Y = 0

N Y
MB 0 Mr Pr f q max Y f 2 Cr f 0
2 2
27 9.62
3000 ( 15) ( 9.75) 10.30 ( 9.62) 9.75 2(52.60)(9.75) 0
2 2
Y 0 Tr Pr q max Y C r 0
166.74 15 10.30 ( 9.62) 52.60 0

D3.6 Determine the shear friction capacity and required anchor rod diameter

Shear friction strength is not utilized when minor

axis shear (Vz) is present; hence, all base shear

d1=6
in both directions (Vr) will be taken by the anchor
Vz=30 k
rods (tension and compression side).
d=20

d2=14
Vsf 0 kips
max d1 , d 2
Vz tension Vz 0.5 Vz
d
max(6,14) 30 (14)
Vz tension 30 21 kips 0.5 (30)
20 20 Vx=10 k
Required anchor rod shear
2
Vr Vx2 Vz 10 2 212 23.259 kips

Due to larger oversize holes, only half of the anchor rods are considered to be in
bearing for shear resistance.
Shear in rods 23.259
Shear per rod Va = 2.9 kips
(# rods / 2) 8
Tr = 166.70 kips (as calculated above)
Tension load per rod = Tr / 8 = 186.05 / 8 = 20.84 kips

From DP 3.2.4 Section C4:

Fnv = 0.4 Fu = 0.4 (75) = 30 ksi
Fnt = 0.75 Fu = 0.75 (75) = 56.25 ksi

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Ta Va Ta Va
A b( reqd ) max . , , in 2
1.3 Fnt Fnv Fnt Fnv
2.0 20.84 2.9 2.0 (20.84) 2.0 (2.9)
A b( reqd ) max . , ,
1.3 56.25 30 56.25 30
A b( reqd ) max . 0.719, 0.741, 0.193 0.741 in 2
A b( reqd ) 0.741
d b( reqd ) 2 in . 2 0.971 in . Use 1.0" dia . rods

DP 3.2.4.DA Table 3a shows the same result.

D3.7 Determine the required plate thickness

(a) Compression side

d=20
n

m=4.0
B=14

ed=1.5
bf=10

0.8 bf

fp=0.73593
n

m 0.95 d m
Cr=52.60 k ksi
N=27 Y=9.62

m N 0.95 d 27 0.95 (20) 4.0"

2 2
n B 0.8 b f 14 0.8 (10.0) 1.0" m
2 2
Y 9.62" m Use DP 3.2.2 Eq. 22 for M pl
m2 Cr N d tf
M pl fp B e d in kips
2 nr 2
f p max 1.7
fp 2.31 0.73593 ksi
c

4.0 2 52.60 27 20 0.625

M pl 0.73593 (14) 1.5 143.25 in kips
2 2 2
4 M pl 4 (143.25) (1.67)
t p( req ) 1.11"
B Fy 14 ( 55)

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(b) Tension side

Tr x
M pl in kips / in . of plate width
b nr
Nd tf 27 20 0.625
x ed 1.5 2.3125"
2 2
b B bf 2" 14 10 2 12 Use 12"
166.70 ( 2.3125)
M pl 16.06 in kips / in . of plate width
12 ( 2)
4 M pl 4 (16.06) (1.67)
t p( req ) 1.39"
Fy 55

tp(req) = max (1.11, 1.39) = 1.39" Use 1. 50" thick plate, Fy = 55 ksi

D3.8 Determine weld sizes

(a) Flange to base plate welds

(i) Axial force

PFc
DF
2 b f F'w
Mr Pr 3000 15
PFc 162.34 kips
d tf 2 20 0.625 2
162.34
DF 5.83 16th in . Use 3 / 8" double fillet welds
2 (10) ( 0.928) i
Since = 90 i = (1+ 0.5 (sin 90) 1.5) = 1.5 (AISC 13th, Eq. J2-5)

(ii) Shear (bracing force) and Axial force

2
PFC Vz tension
DF
2 b f F'W i

Since angle brace is attached to the gusset, there is no bracing force in the flange,
Vz tension = 0

DF = 3/8 double fillet welds (as calculated above)

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(b) Web to base plate welds

(i) Weld in bolt area (within "p" distance of flanges)

p = pitch for 8 rod configurations
PW1
D W1
2 F' w
PW1 t w Fy / 0.1875 ( 55) / 1.67 6.18
6.18
D W1 3.33 16 th in . Use 1 / 4" double fillet welds
2 ( 0.928)

(ii) Weld beyond bolt area

PW 2
DW2
2 F' w
2 2 2 2
Vr Pr t w 10 ( 15) (0.1875)
PW 2
d A 20 20 2 (0.625) 0.1875 2 (10) (0.625)

PW 2 0.53
0.53
DW2 0.21 16 th in .
2 ( 0.928) i
Use 3 / 16" double fillet welds
Since = tan-1(15/10) = 56.30993
i = (1+ 0.5 (sin 56.31) 1.5) = 1.38
(AISC 13th, Eq. J2-5)
4.5 i n.

3/1 6

USE BASE PLATE:

14 x 27 x 1 (B x N x tp),
1/4"
with (16) 1.0" F1554 Grade 55 Anchor Rods and
Hardened Washers.
3/8"

Commentary: Although the selected configuration satisfies all 4.5 i n.

design requirements, it violates BlueScopes manufacturing

rule that the hole diameter must be the plate thickness, to
avoid drilling. Designer should investigate other options (try
larger rods).

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s=3.0
E. DESIGN EXAMPLE 4: LARGE UPLIFT

E1. Given
Column dimensions: bf = 6
tf = 1/4
tw = 3/16

d=12
d = 12

N=19
Column loading (ASD Loads): M = 100 in-kips
Axial load P = -20 kips (uplift, tension)
Shear due to wind load V = 10 kips
Anchor rods: F1554 Gr36 Rods Fu = 58 ksi
f'c = 3 ksi pfo=2
The distance from the edge of the base plate to the ed=1.5
nearest edge of the slab =S1 = 0".
b f=6
The base plate is grouted.
B=8

E2. Required 4 Rod Pattern

Design the fixed base plate and the anchor rods for given loading condition.

E3. Calculations

E3.1 Rod Diameter

Assume rod diameter = 1

E3.2 Determine dh, smin, ce, and C1 from DP 3.2.2 Table 1

Hole dia. dh = 1.3125
Min. Rod spacing ( smin=3db) s = 3.00
Edge distance ce = 1.50
Clearance for Tightening C1 = 1.4375

E3.3 Set gage and pitch, calculate plate dimensions B and N per DP 3.2.2 Table 2.
p = 2(C1 + N2) + tf + (dh db) + G2
= 2(1.4375 + 0.125) + 0.25 + (1.3125 1.00) + 0.0625 = 3.75 Use 4.00 pitch.
B = s + 2ce bf + 1
= 3.0 + 2(1.50) 6 + 1 = 6.0 7 Use min. 8 wide plate.
pf = C1 + N2 = 1.4375 + 0.125 = 1.5625 Use 1.625
pfo = pf + (dh-db)/2
= 1.625 + (1.3125 1.0) /2 = 1.78125 Use 2.0.
N = d + 2 (pfo + ce)
= 12 + 2 (2.0 + 1.4375) = 18.875 Use 19 long plate.
ed = (N d)/2 pfo)

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= (19 12)/2 2.0 = 1.50 Use 1.50 edge distance.

E3.4 Evaluate the equivalent eccentricity and select applicable design case
Pr Mr 20 100
1.489 0 Large Uplift case
2 d tf 2 12 0.25

E3.5 Evaluate tension, Tr

Per DP 3.2.2 C5, all anchor rods are in tension
Pr Mr
Tr
2 d tf
20 100
Tr 18.51 kips max
2 12 0.25
0.75 (58) (1) 2
0.75 (Fu ) A rod 4
Rn
2 2
Rn 17.1kips Tr 18.51 kips (OK )

E3.6 Determine the shear friction capacity and required anchor rod diameter
For large uplift: Fn = 0
Therefore Vsf 0
Vr 10 kips Vsf
Shear in rods Vf 10 kips

Due to larger oversize holes, only half of the anchor rods are considered to be in
bearing for shear resistance.
Shear in rods 10
Shear per rod Va = 5 kips
(# rods / 2) 2

Tr = 18.51 kips (as calculated above)

n = Number of all active rods in tension = Total no. of rods /2 = 4/2 =2
Tension load per rod = Tr / n = 18.51 / 2 = 9.255 kips

From DP 3.2.4 Section C4:

Fnv = 0.4 Fu = 0.4 (58) = 23.2 ksi
Fnt = 0.75 Fu = 0.75 (58) = 43.50 ksi

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Ta Va Ta Va
A b ( reqd ) max . , , in 2
1.3 Fnt Fnv Fnt Fnv
2.0 9.255 5 2.0 (9.255) 2.0 ( 5)
A b ( reqd ) max . , ,
1.3 43.50 23.2 43.50 23.2
A b ( reqd ) max . 0.659, 0.4255, 0.431 0.659 in 2
A b ( reqd ) 0.659
d b ( reqd ) 2 in . 2 0.916 in . Use 1.00 rods
DP 3.2.4.DA Table 3a shows the same result.

E3.7 Determine the required plate thickness (tension side)

Tr x
M pl in kips / in . of plate width
b nr
N d tf 19 12 0.25
x ed 1.5 2.125"
2 2
b B bf 2" 8 6 2 8 Use 8"
18.51 ( 2.125)
M pl 4.917 in kips / in . of plate width
8 (1)
4 M pl 4 (4.917) (1.67)
t p( req ) 0.773" Use t p 1.0"
Fy 55

E3.8 Determine weld sizes

(a) Flange to base plate welds

(i) Axial force

PFc
DF
2 b f F' w
Mr Pr 100 20
PFc 18.51 kips
d tf 2 12 0.25 2
18.51
DF 1.11 16th in . Use 3 / 16" min .double fillet welds
2 ( 6) ( 0.928) i
Since = 90, i = (1+ 0.5 (sin 90) 1.5) = 1.5 (AISC 13th, Eq. J2-5)

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(ii) Shear (bracing force) and axial force

2
PFC Vz2 tension
DF
2 b f F' W i
Since there is no bracing force, Vz tension = 0

DF = 3/16 (as calculated above)

(b) Web to base plate welds

(i) Weld in bolt area (within "p" distance of flanges)

p = 3 for 4 and 6 rod configurations
PW1
D W1
2 F' w
PW1 t w Fy / 0.1875 ( 55) / 1.67 6.18
6.18
D W1 3.33 16th in . Use 1 / 4" double fillet welds
2 ( 0.928)

(ii) Weld beyond bolt area

PW 2
DW2
2 F' w
2 2 2 2
Vr Pr t w 10 ( 20) (0.1875)
PW 2
d A 12 12 2 ( 0.25) 0.1875 2 ( 6) (0.25)
PW 2 1.11
1.11
DW2 0.42 16 th in .
2 ( 0.928) i
Use 3 / 16" double fillet weld
3.0 in.

Since = tan-1(20/10) = 63.43495,

i = (1+ 0.5 (sin 63.43495) 1.5) = 1.423 3/16"

(AISC 13th, Eq. J2-5)

1/4" 3"

USE BASE PLATE:

8 x 19 x 1.0 (B x N x tp), 3/16"

with (4) 1" F1554 Grade 36 Anchor Rods 3.0 in.

and Hardened Washers.

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Document and Revision History

REV. # DATE NAME DESCRIPTION
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Updated document according to the REV.1 made on DP 3.2.2. Figures on page 1 (example 1) and page 19
1 11/2/2009 Alpa Patel
(example 4) - changed 4-A/R bolt spacing to s (was g) and plate width B for 4-A/R updated accordingly.

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