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Bolted Shear Connection

Capacity check for a bolted shear connection per AISC 360 §J3 — bolt shear, plate bearing, and tearout, governing case identified.

Inputs

Method — AISC 360 §J3
  • Shear: Rn = Fnv·Ab; for X-condition, Fnv higher (≈1.25× N).
  • Bearing: Rn = 1.5·Lc·t·Fu ≤ 3.0·d·t·Fu (for normal hole, deformation considered).
  • Tearout (Lc = Le − dh/2): Rn = 1.5·Lc·t·Fu.
  • Per bolt strength governs the lower of shear, bearing, or tearout.

Results

Bolt Area Ab
φRn shear / bolt
φRn bearing / bolt
φRn tearout / bolt
Governing / bolt
Connection capacity
Mode