The I-beams are connected to each other by splices bolted upon beam flanges. The beams are loaded by tensile axial force. Bolt are loaded mainly in shear.
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Splice connections of I-beam flanges (AISC)
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In the attached verification example, a splice connection of I-beam flanges is being designed and investigated according to AISC 360-10.