Design Tools
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The Excel tools available from BlindBolt have been prepared to ease some common connection design tasks.
The tools cover:
- The calculation of bolt bearing resistance
- The calculation of the resultant maximum load on a bolt subject to an in-plane moment and a shear (typically an end plate connection on a hollow section carrying a torque and a shear)
- The calculation of wall resistance when fixings to a hollow section are subject to tension (typically an end plate connection to a hollow section)
NOTE: Each tool includes macros which must be enabled in Excel to correctly use the tools. Security issues may prevent the downloading of files with macros, which is why the files are offered here in zip format.
BlindBolt accept no liability for the use of these tools.
Users should confirm that the results are correct.
Errors, bugs and suggestions for improvement should be sent to
technical@blindbolt.com
Blind Bolt bearing resistance to
AISC 360-22
Calculate the bearing resistances of Blind Bolts, HD bolts and TW bolts in accordance with AISC 360-22 for various common grades of steel.
- Resistances are calculated in kips and kN for LRFD and ASD.
- Designer can select if deformation at service loads is a design consideration.
- Minimum spacing between bolts is verified.
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Bolt Group
Independent of design standards, this tool determines the resultant shear force (in kips) on the outermost bolt of a bolts group subject to a torsion and a shear.
- A load eccentric to the bolt group
(causing a moment) - End plate connection on a hollow
section carrying torsion.
NOTE: The tool does not verify the bearing resistance.
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Wall Resistance
Calculate the wall resistance of a HSS when a group of fixings are subject to tension. Resistance calculated in accordance with CIDECT Design Guide 9, or AISC Design Guide 24 (2024)
- Common grades of HSS are included
- Calculate the load on the fixings,
allowing for an unequal distribution
where necessary, following the guidance
of AISC DG 24.
Contact the Blind Bolt Technical Team
If you have a question or query, or would like to arrange a webinar for your company, please complete the short form below and a technical representative will contact you to discuss your requirements.
