Chapter J Design of connections
J7Bearing strength
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The design bearing strength, , and the allowable bearing strength, , of surfaces in contact shall be determined for the limit state of bearing (local compressive yielding) as follows:
(LRFD) (ASD)
The nominal bearing strength, , shall be determined as follows:
- (a) For finished surfaces, pins in reamed, drilled, or bored holes, bolts or rods that pass completely through an unstiffened box or HSS member, and ends of fitted bearing stiffeners
(J7-1)
where
- (b) For expansion rollers and rockers
- (1) When in. (630 mm)
(J7-2)
(J7-2M)
(2) When
(J7-3)
(J7-3M)
where diameter, in. (mm) length of bearing, in. (mm)