Design method (Angles and tees: AISC 360)
Either a load and resistance factor design (LRFD) or an allowable strength design (ASD) can be performed to determine the adequacy of the section for each condition. The design method adopted is dictated by the member characteristic type:
Beam, Truss member top, or Truss member bottom:
- Member is designed for axial tension, compression, shear, bending and combined forces
- This is consistent with the method detailed in Steel beam design to AISC 360
Brace, Truss internal, or Truss member side:
- Member is designed for axial tension, compression and compression buckling only
- This is consistent with the method detailed in Steel brace design to AISC 360
A basic knowledge of the design method for angles and tees in accordance with the specification is assumed.
Note: For tees, single angles, and double angles - specific additional Angle and tee limitations apply to the above design
methods.
Note: When modeling a double angle,
the Compression property 'a' (distance between connectors), has to be manually
set (either in Compression section of the Properties window or on the Compression tab of the Properties dialog
box). Refer to AISC 360 section E6 for further information.