Free Tool · EN 1993-1-8 §3.6 + §6.2 · Bolted Splice Plate

Bolted Splice Plate Design

Design bolted splice connections for I/H sections per EN 1993-1-8. Flange cover plates carry moment M_Ed (+ axial N_Ed), web plates carry shear V_Ed. Full bolt shear, bearing, plate gross yield + net fracture checks — all in double shear.

Parent Section

h — section depth (mm)

b_f — flange width (mm)

t_f — flange thickness (mm)

t_w — web thickness (mm)

Bolt Configuration

Bolt grade

Bolt size

Shear plane

Through threads (As) Through shank (A)

e₁ — end distance (mm)

e₂ — edge distance (mm)

p₁ — pitch (mm)

p₂ — gauge (mm)

Flange Splice

Rows (per flange side)

Bolts per row (flange)

t_fp — flange cover plate thickness (mm)

Web Splice

Rows (web plate)

Bolts per row (web)

t_wp — web plate thickness (mm)

Plate steel grade

Applied Loads

M_Ed — design moment (kNm)

V_Ed — design shear (kN)

N_Ed — design axial (kN)

National Annex

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Flange force breakdown

Lever arm z—

F_f,M = M_Ed / z—

F_f,N = |N_Ed| / 2—

F_f,Ed (total flange)—

Flange bolts (per side)—

Web bolts (per side)—

F_v,Rd (double shear)—

All checks

Check	Clause	Demand	Resistance	η	Verdict

Bolted splice plate connection — I/H section (elevation schematic)

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