Page Comparison

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Symbols

A_b: Non-threaded bolt web characteristic cross-sectional area
A_g: Gross area
A_n: Net cross-section area
A_e: Effective net cross-sectional area
A_vg: Gross area under shear stress
A_nv: Net area under shear stress
A_nt: Net area under tensile stress
d: Characteristic diameter of the stem of the bolt (the diameter of the non-threaded stem of the bolt)
d_h: Bolt hole diameter
F_y: Structural steel characteristic yield strength
F_u: Structural steel characteristic tensile strength
s: Distance between bolt-holecenters
L_c: The clear distance between bolt holes
L_e: The distance from the center of the bolt hole to the edge of the assembled element
L_eh: The horizontal distance from the center of the bolt hole to the edge of the assembled element
L_ev: The vertical distance from the center of the bolt hole to the edge of the assembled element
t: Plate thickness
R_n: Characteristic strength
U_bs: A coefficient considering the spread of tensile stresses

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Connection Geometry

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GEOMETRY CHECKS

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