Base Plate and Foundation Bolt Design

DESIGN OF BASE PLATE MKD BP2 Staad Joint.No. 101

A) Input Data: 21
a) Column Data:
Select Size of Column : UC356X406X467 Width = 350
Whether Flange Plates Provided NO Size of Flange Plate : 2056565651
Column Properties: Thickness = 25 mm
A= 595.0 cm.^2 A= 595.0 cm.^2 595
d= 436.6 mm d= 436.6 mm 437
tw = 35.8 mm tw = 35.8 mm
bf = 412.2 mm bf = 412.2 mm 412 X
tf = 58.00 mm tf = 58.0 mm 58

b) Anchor Bolt Data: ED1=125 ED3=600 ED4=350

Total No. of Bolts, Nb = 6
Bolts on X-axis = 0 Nbt = 6 ED2=125 n=135.12
Bolt Diameter, db = 24 mm Hole Dia = 26.0 mm be
Anchor Bolt Material = GR.4.6
Bolt Edge Dist., ED1 = 125 mm B=600 0.80*bf
Bolt Edge Dist., ED2 = 125 mm Z
Bolt Edge Dist., ED3 = 600 mm
Bolt Edge Dist., ED4 = 350 mm n=135.12

c) Base Plate Data: m=217.62 0.95*d m=217.62

Base Plate Length, N = 850 mm
Base Plate Width, B = 600 mm N=850
Plate Yield Stress, fy = 330 Mpa (For EN 10025-2, S275)
Perm. bend. stress, σbs = 300 Mpa (Fy/Ymf) Ymf = 1.10 Plan
Elasticity of Steel, Es = 2.0E+05 Mpa

d) Pedestal Data:
Grade of Conc., fck = 25 Mpa
B. Plate supports on Mat = NO
Grout Thickness = 50 mm Coefficient of Friction,'m:
Bolts are Pocketed = NO m = 0.55 for base plate on top of grout bed.
m = 0.70 for base plate recessed in grout.

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 m = 0.90 for base plate embedded in concrete.
Clear cover to main reinf. for Pedestal =
50 mm Reference: AISC "Steel Design Guide Series #1 -
Dia. of main Reinf. = 32 mm Column Base Plates"
Dia. of Link. = 8 mm
Pedestal Length, Np = 950 mm must be > 950 mm =MAX{[850+2x50],[600+24+4x50]}
Pedestal Width, Bp = 700 mm must be > 700 mm =MAX{[600+2x50],[350+24+4x50]}
Shear Coefficient, 'C':
Conc. Bearing Area, A2 = 6650.0 cm.^2 ={95x70} C = 1.85 for base plate on top of grout bed.
Base Plate Area, A1 = 5100.0 cm.^2 ={85x60} C = 1.25 for base plate recessed in grout.
C = 1.10 for base plate embedded in concrete.
Permissible Bearing Stress, Fp
= 15.00 Mpa Reference: "Design of Headed Anchor Bolts"
Elasticity of conc., Ec = 2.4E+04 Mpa by John G. Shipp and Edward R. Haninger
Shear Coef., C = 1.85 AISC Engineering Journal, 2nd Quarter - 1983.

e) Column Loadings: Y-axis

Staad joint no. = 101
Whether you want to consider friction between grout & base Plate = NO X-axis
Enter Dead Load, P(DL) = -52 kN 0.0 M
Column Web orientation in Staad = ALONG X-AXIS Z-axis

SR. No. LC LC No. FX FY FZ MX MZ

1 Max Fx 100 -197.86 -1032.26 81.85 81.63 257.52
2 Min Fx 100 -82.31 -1028.48 200.52 260.61 82.44
3 Max Fy 100 -197.86 -1032.26 81.85 81.63 257.52 (Note :- Forces as per Right hand
4 Min Fy 100 -82.31 -1028.48 200.52 260.61 82.44 thumb rule)
5 Max Fz 100 -197.86 -1032.26 81.85 81.63 257.52
6 Min Fz 100 -82.31 -1028.48 200.52 260.61 82.44
7 Max Mx 100 -197.86 -1032.26 81.85 81.63 257.52
8 Min Mx 100 -82.31 -1028.48 200.52 260.61 82.44 Cells indicates Tension
9 Max My 100 -82.31 -1028.48 200.52 260.61 82.44
10 Min My 100 -197.86 -1032.26 81.85 81.63 257.52
11 Max Mz 100 -82.31 -1028.48 200.52 260.61 82.44
12 Min Mz 100 -197.86 -1032.26 81.85 81.63 257.52

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B) Base Plate Analysis: X-Axis : Across column Web
a) Load Data: Z-Axis : Along column Web
SR. No. = 6 LC No. = 100 Y-Axis : Vertical
Pmax. = -1028.48 kN FX :-Force along X-Axis
FY :-Force along Y-Axis
FX = -82.31 kN FZ :-Force along Z-Axis
= V(total) = 216.76 kN MX :-Moment about X-axis
FZ = 200.52 kN MZ :-Moment about Z-axis

V(total)=SQRT(FX2+FZ2)
Mx = 260.61 kN.m Mz = 82.44 kN.m

b) Eccentricity, Bearing Length, and Bearing Pressures: e = M/P = 80.16

P= -1028.5 kN Compression M= 82.44 kN-m Pmax. =

Eccentricity, e = 80.2 mm =ABS(M/P) -1028.47
As = (Nbt/2)*pi*db^2/4 = 1357.17 Modular Ratio (MR) = Es/Ec = 8.51 (down)
Refer Page no. 3.3-10 Eq. 12,13 Section 3.3 Design of Welded
structures by Omer Blodgett Xc^3 +K1*Xc^2 + K2*Xc + K3 = 0 UC356X406X467 Col.
where, K1 = 3*(e-N/2)
K2 = 6*MR*As/B*((N/2-ED1)+e)
K3 = -K2*(N/2+(N/2-ED1)) tp
Xc^3 + 3*(e-N/2)*Xc^2 + 6*MR*As/B*((N/2-ED1)+e)*Xc -
6*MR*As/B*((N/2-ED1)+e)*(N/2+(N/2-ED1)) = 0
fp(max) = 3.158
K1 = 3*(e-N/2) = -1034.5 T= Xc=850
K2 = 6*MR*As/B*((N/2-ED1)+e) = 43909.8 Tb*(Nbt/2)
K3 = -K2*(N/2+(N/2-ED1)) = -31834605.5 N=850
Solve cubic equation for Xc => Xc = 850.00 mm
Elevation

For case of axial compression load plus moment:

Is ABS(e) = M/P > N/2-Xc/3 i.e. 80.16 > 141.67 NO then Xc = mm
Is N/6 < ABS(e) <= N/2-Xc/3 i.e. 141.67 < 80.2 <= 141.67 NO then Xc = 3*(N/2-e) = mm
Is ABS(e) <= N/6 i.e. 80.2 <= 141.7 YES then Xc = N = 850 mm
For case of axial tension load plus moment:
Is ABS(e) = M/P > N/2-ED1 i.e. 80.2 > 300.0 NO then Xc = mm
Is ABS(e) <= N/2-ED1 i.e. 80.2 <= 300.0 YES then Xc = mm

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 Hence Length, Xc = 850.0 mm 850.0

Bearing Pressure Calculation BOLT TYPE 5 (Capacity Table)

For case of axial compression load without moment: As Per Doc No 10080-SD-CS-63073
fp(max) = fp(min) = fp = P/(N*B) = Mpa Bolt Dia Tension (Kn) Shear (Kn)
16 47 19
For case of axial compression load plus moment: 20 73 30
Is ABS(e) = M/P > N/2-Xc/3 i.e. 80.159 > 141.67 NO 24 105 44
T = -P*(N/2-Xc/3-e)/(N/2-Xc/3+(N/2-ED1)) = kN 30 168 70
fp(max) = 2*(P+T)/(Xc*B) = Mpa 36 245 101
42 336 139
Is N/6 < ABS(e) <= N/2-Xc/3 i.e. 141.7 < 80.2 <= 141.7 NO 48 441 183
fp(max) = 2*P/(Xc*B) = Mpa 56 608 253

Is ABS(e) <= N/6 i.e. 80.2 <= 141.7 YES

fp(max) = ABS(P)/(N*B)*(1+6*e/N) = 3.158 Mpa
fp(min) = ABS(P)/(N*B)*(1-6*e/N) = 0.876 Mpa

For case of axial tension load plus moment:

Is ABS(e) = M/P > N/2-ED1 i.e. 80.2 > 300.0 NO
T = -P*(N/2-Xc/3-e)/(N/2-Xc/3+(N/2-ED1)) = kN
fp(max) = 2*(P+T)/(Xc*B) = Mpa

Is ABS(e) <= N/2-ED1 i.e. 80.2 <= 300.0 YES

Tb = -P*(N/2-ED1-M/P)/(2*(N/2-ED1))/(Nb/2)= kN

fp(max) = Mpa 125

Fp = 15.000 Mpa = 2.177 ksi

fp(max) = 3.16 Mpa
fp(min) = 0.9 Mpa

Check : O.KFp >= fp(max), O.K.

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c) Anchor Bolt/Rod Tension and Shear: Bolt Dia Tension (Kn) Shear (Kn)
Bolt Diameter, db = 24 mm 12 10.59 9.05
Allowable Tension, Ta = 105.00 kN/bolt 16 47 19
For case of axial compression load plus moment: 20 73 30
Is ABS(e) = M/P > N/2-Xc/3 i.e. 80.159 > 141.67 NO 24 105 44
T = -P*(N/2-Xc/3-e)/(N/2-Xc/3+(N/2-ED1)) = kN 0 0 0
Tb = T/(Nbt/2) = kN 30 168 70
Is ABS(e) <= N/2-Xc/3 i.e. 80.159 <= 141.67 YES 36 245 101
Tb = 0.00 kN 42 336 139
48 441 183
56 608 253
56 230 197
64 301 257
For case of axial tension load plus moment:
Is ABS(e) = M/P > N/2-ED1 i.e. 80.2 > 300.0 NO
Tb = -P*(N/2-Xc/3-e)/(N/2-Xc/3+(N/2-ED1))/(Nbt/2) = kN
Is ABS(e) <= N/2-ED1 i.e. 80.2 <= 300.0 YES
Tb = -P*(N/2-ED1-M/P)/(2*(N/2-ED1))/(Nb/2) = kN (All Bolts will be under tension)

Actual Tension, Tb = 0.00 kN/bolt

Check : O.KNo Tension on Bolts

Shear Check :-
Allowable Shear, Va = 44.00 kN/bolt

Hence, V(bolts) = 216.76 kN

Actual Shear, Vb = 36.13 kN/bolt (=V(bolts)/Nb)

Check : O.KVa >= Vb, O.K.

Whether Shear Key to be Provided : - Yes

Tension Check :
(Tension) (Shear)
(Tb/Ta)^2 + (Vb/Va)^2 = 0.000 + 0.674 = 0.674 0.000
% bolt capacity utilised 0.0% 67.4% 0.674 Hence Safe

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C) Thickness calculation for Base Plate :-
a) Thickness calculation for unstiffened Base Plate :-
Calculation for Load combination:- 100

For column base plates subjected to axial load plus moment:

Is Xc > m i.e. 850.0 > 217.62 YES

tp = maximum of:
3 x fpmax m
tp = 1 - m2
σbs 3. Xc

= 36.98 mm
be = min. of: (m-ED1) or (B-2*ED2)/(2*(Nbt/2-1)) + min. of: (m-ED1) or (B-2*ED2)/(2*(Nbt/2-1)) or ED2
= 175 mm
tp = SQRT(6*Tb*(m-ED1)/be/(σbs)) = 0.00 mm

Is Xc < m i.e. 850.0 < 217.62 NO

tp = maximum of:
fpmax x Xc
tp = 3 . m - Xc)
σbs
= N.A. mm
tp = SQRT(6*Tb*(m-ED1)/be/(σbs)) = N.A. mm
tp = maximum of all above = 37.46 mm

Suggested plate thickness for rigidity tp(min) Base Plate Thk.Required :- 37.5 mm
>= max. of m/4 or n/4 = 54.40 mm.

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b) Thickness calculation for stiffened Base Plate :-
Calculation for Load combination in SR.No.
a) For Compressive Stress :-
No. of Stiffner Plates perpendicular to Column Flange = 2
Stiffner distance, f = 350 mm 350
Stiffner Thickness = 16 mm g

Type I
e

Type II
f

g Corresponding
g Neutral axis depth = 850.0
g
e f/2

f/2
fpmax
fp1
Type I Type II

Type I : Maximum bearing pressure, qmax = 3.16 N/mm2

e = 125.0 mm Bearing pressure at distance g , fp1 = 2.39 N/mm2
g = 206.7 mm Average Bearing Pressure = fpavg = 2.77 N/mm2
Ratio = 125/206.7 = 0.60 (Ratio of min side to max.side )
From Roarks formulae for Stress & strain on Table 26 for Rectangle plate : Two adjacent edges a/b 0.50 0.8
0.60 i.e. between
fixed, two remaining edges free & a/b = β1 0.631 1.246
β1 = 0.889

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Max stress, σ = - β 1 x fpavg x g2 / t2 where, t = thickness of base plate
(Ignoring negative sign as tension stresses will be at same face of plate ( ie top or bottom for β 1 )
Permissible max stress = σbs = 300 N/mm2

Hence, 300.0 = 0.889 x 2.77 x 42725 / t2

=> t1 = 18.74 mm

Type II :

f = 350.0 mm
g = 206.7 mm
Ratio = f/g = 1.69 (Ratio of free length to fixed length )
From Roarks formulae for Stress & strain on Table 26 for Rectangle plate : Three edges fixed & a/b 1.50 2.00
1.69 ie between
one edge free & a/b = β1 0.727 1.226
β1 = 0.920 β3 = 1.264 β3 1.073 1.568

Max stress, σ = - max(β 1, β 3,) x fpavg x g2 / t2 where, t = thickness of base plate

(Ignoring negative sign as tension stresses will be at same face of plate ( ie top or bottom for β 1 & β 3 case)
Permissible max stress = σbs = 300 N/mm2

Hence, 300.0 = 1.264 x 2.77 x 42725 / t2

=> t2 = 22.35 mm

b) For Tension :-
a c a c p3

d f/2

p2 p4
b f/2

p1 p3
Type I Type II
Type I : Maximum Tension in Bolt, Tb = 0 kN
a = 125 mm c = 125 mm
b = 125 mm d = 125 mm

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Considering both projections cantilever
Let Total load p is transferred as p1 and p2 on the edges as shown thus, p = p1 + p2 ------- (Eq 3)
Let d1 and d2 be the deflections due to p1 and p2 --> d1 = d2 --------------------------------------- (Eq. 4)
From Eq. 4 From Eq. 3
3
p1*b /3EI = 3p2*a /3EI 3 p = p1 + p 2
p1 = p2*(a/b) => 0 = 1 x p2 + p2
p1 = (125/125)^3 x p2 p2 = 0.0 kN
= 1 x p2 p1 = 0.0 kN

Moment, M1 = p1*b = 0 N-mm resisting width, B1 = 250 mm

Moment, M2 =p2*a = 0 N-mm resisting width, B2 = 250 mm
6*M1 6*0
Thickness of Plate required ' t3 ' = = = 0.0 mm
σbs*B1 300 * 250
6*M2 6*0
Thickness of Plate required ' t4 ' = = = 0.0 mm
σbs*B2 300 * 250

Type II :
a = 125 mm
c = 125 mm f= 350 mm
Considering both projections cantilever
Let Total load p is transferred as p3 and p4 on the edges as shown thus, p = 2 * p3 + p4 ------- (Eq. 5)
Let d1 and d2 be the deflections due to (2 * p3) and p4 -> d1 = d2 ---------------------------------------(Eq. 6)
From Eq. 5 From Eq. 6
p4*a3/3EI = (2p3)(f) 3
/48EI p = 2p3 + p4
3
p3 = 8*p4*(a/f) = 8 * p4*(125/350)^3 0 = 2 x 0.365 * p4 + p4
p3 = 0.365 * p4 p4 = 0.0 kN
p3 = 0.0 kN
Moment, M1 =p4*a = 0 N-mm resisting width, B1 = 350 mm
Moment, M2 =p3*f /2= 0 N-mm resisting width, B2 = 250 mm
6*M1 6*0
Thickness of Plate required ' t5 ' = = = 0.0 mm
σbs*B1 300 * 350
6*M2 6*0
Thickness of Plate required ' t6 ' = = = 0.0 mm
σbs*B2 300 * 250

Provide Base plate of > 22.35 mm thickness with stiffners

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 Type III : Baseplate Panel between the Flanges
a = 0 mm
c = 125 mm f= 0 mm
Considering both projections cantilever
Let Total load p is transferred as p3 and p4 on the edges as shown thus, p = 2 * p3 + p4 ------- (Eq. 5)
Let d1 and d2 be the deflections due to (2 * p3) and p4 -> d1 = d2 ---------------------------------------(Eq. 6)
From Eq. 5 From Eq. 6
3
p4*a /3EI = (2p3)(f) /48EI3 p = 2p3 + p4
3
p3 = 8*p4*(a/f) = 8 * p4*(0/0)^3 0 = 2x - + p4
p3 = - p4 = - kN
p3 = - kN
Moment, M1 =p4*a = - N-mm resisting width, B1 = 0 mm
Moment, M2 =p3*f /2= - N-mm resisting width, B2 = 125 mm
6*M1 6*-
Thickness of Plate required ' t7 ' = = = - mm
σbs*B1 300 * 0
6*M2 6*-
Thickness of Plate required ' t8 ' = = = - mm
σbs*B2 300 * 125

Provide Base plate of 22.35 mm thickness with stiffners

D) Design of Gusset & Stiffner Plate :-

D.1) Gusset Plate Height Due to Bearing Pressure :-

2
Maximum bearing pressure = 3.160 N/mm
Projection of base plate beyond flange = 135.1 mm
Width of base plate = 850.0 mm
Thk.of Gusset Plate = 16 mm
Fy for Plate = 250 N/mm2 Partial safety factor, Ymf = 1 IS 800 Table 5
Bending moment at the face of flange (M') = 3.16 x 425 x 135.12 x 135.12
2
M' = 12259853.8 N.mm
Nos of gusset Welded to Flange = 3.0 Nos
Permissible Stress in Plate = Fy/Ymf = 250 Mpa ( AISC - ASD Manual Equ F1-5 )

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 6*M' 6 * 12259853.77
Height of Plate required ' H1 ' = = = 78.29 mm
σbs x t 250 x 16 x 3

Height of Gusset plate ' H1 ' = 78.29 mm

D.2) Gusset Plate height Due to Shear :-

D.2.1) Maximum bearing pressure = 3.160 N/mm2

Projection of base plate beyond flange = 217.6 mm
Width of base plate = 850.0 mm
No.of Weld face available = 4 Refer Foundation Dwg
Size of the Weld = 10 mm
Permissible Stress in weld = = 108 Mpa ( AISC - ASD Manual Page 4-72 )
= 108.000 N/mm2 (For E70XX electrodes)
Shear Force at the face of flange (F') = 3.16 x 850 x 217.62 / 2
F' = 292.3 kN

Length of weld required = 292.26 x 1000

0.7 x 10 x 108 x 4

= 96.6 mm
Height of Gusset plate ' H2 ' = 96.6 mm

Therefore ,
Height of Gusset Plate Required = Max ( H1 , H2 )
= Max ( 78.29, 96.65 )
= 96.6 mm

D.2.2) SF in Gusset = fp x (N/2) x (Proj.) = 181.47 kN

Shear stress in Gusset = SF in Gusset / (t x d)
= 117.3513 N/mm2 > Allowable Stress = Fy/Ymf
Allowable Shear Stress = Fy/Ymf = 250 N/mm2 ( AISC - ASD Manual Equ F4-1 )
Hence Safe

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D.3) Stiffener Plate Height Due to Bearing Pressure :-

Maximum bearing pressure = 3.160 N/mm2

Projection of base plate beyond flange = 201.6 mm
Width of base plate = 600.0 mm
Thk.of Stiffner Plate = 16 mm Ultimate tensile stress, Fu = 490 N/mm2
Fy for stiffener = 250 N/mm2
Partial safety factor, Ymf = 1
Bending moment at the face of flange (M') = 3.16 x 300 x 201.62 x 201.62
2
M' = 19267440.3 N.mm
Nos of gusset Welded to Flange = 3.0

Permissible Stress in Plate = (Fu/√ 3)/Ym1 = 282.90 Mpa

6*M' 6 * 19267440.3
Height of Plate required ' H1 ' = = = 92.3 mm
σbs x t 282.9 x 16 x 3

Height of Stiffner plate ' H1 ' = 92.27 mm

D.4) Stiffener Plate height Due to Shear :-

D.4.1) Maximum bearing pressure = 3.160 N/mm2

Projection of base plate beyond flange = 201.6mm
Width of base plate = 600.0mm
No.of Weld face available = 4 Refer Foundation Dwg
Size of the Weld = 8 mm
0.3 x 70 = 15.65 ksi ( AISC - ASD Manual Page 4-72 )
Permissible Stress in weld = 110 N/mm2 (For E70XX electrodes)
Shear Force at the face of flange (F') = 3.16 x 300 x 201.62
F' = 191.1 kN

Length of weld required = 191.13 x 1000

0.7 x 8 x 110.06 x 4

= 77.5256691 mm
Height of Stiffener plate ' H2 ' = 77.53 mm

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Therefore ,
Height of Stiffener Plate Required = Max ( H1 , H2 )
= Max ( 92.27, 77.53 )
= 92.27 mm

D.4.2) SF in Stiffener = fp x (e+(f/2)) x (Proj.) = 191.13 kN

Shear stress in stiffener = SF in stiffener / (t x d)
= 129.4675 N/mm2 <= 282.9 N/mm2
Hence Safe

D.5) Design for weld between column and base plate :- Ultimate tensile stress, Fu = 490 N/mm2
Partial safety factor, Ymf = 1
Length of weld profile = 2*bf-2*tw+2*(d-2*tf) = 1394 mm
2
Permissible Stress in the weld = 0.3 X 70 = 21 ksi = 282.90 N/mm
Provided weld size = 8 mm
Effective weld size = 8.0 mm = Fw x tw /0.707 x 2 x 282.9
Max. Weld strength = 2231 kN
Total vertical force = 1028 kN
Push pull force due to moment = 188.8273 kN
Resultant shear force = 216.76 kN
Hence,Resultant shear on the weld = 1236.45 kN <= 2231 kN
Hence Safe
Hence, Provide full Pentration Butt-weld.

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