" Web Doublers " connection design locks

Web doublers for 2-point vertical braces to a wide flange beam or column are designed per choices made to " Web Doublers " locks. For 2-point seismic bracing, they are automatically designed when required.

(seismic or non-seismic vertical braces, 2-point, beam or column web doublers)
(vertical brace " Input connection type " = ' Vbrc plate ' or ' User defined ')
(beam or column section size = wide flange)
(" Seismic brace " = ' Yes ' or ' Automatic ')
(" AISC seismic 1st ed. 2pt gussets " = ' Yes ' or ' No ')
(for non-seismic 2-point bracing: " Check supporting for web shear ")

" Web Doublers "

Web doublers can be designed for 2-point bracing to a beam (as shown) or to a column (not shown).
Related locks :

Brace Reinforcement (seismic & non-seismic HSS/TS braces)
Stiffener Plate (vertical brace or braces to a column web)

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Connection design locks :

Locks not on the drawing are marked ( not depicted ).

  Web Doublers

Plate location ( not depicted ):

Refx, center of doubler ( refx=0 ):

Plate length ( length ):

Plate width ( width ):

Plate thickness ( not depicted ):

Weld size ( weld ):

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