Practical design considerations for tee framing shear connections

Abstract

Tee framing connections are listed as one of the acceptable shear connections in the AISC Manual and are typically used in structures as simple connections. The connection type where the tee section is bolted to a beam web and welded to the support is the most popular and efficient one among all types of tee framing connections. This thesis describes the design process and the practical application of this type of connection including proposed design procedures, the process for calculating and developing design tables, the directions for use of the design tables and conclusions. All structural tee sections listed in the AISC Manual that could be used in this connection configuration are presented in six design tables. Using these tables, both the tee section and associated connectors (bolts and fillet welds) can be selected for a given service load considering the loading on the bolt line to be eccentric or not.