K2Concentrated forces on HSS

K2.1 Definitions of Parameters

$l_{b}=$ bearing length of the load measured parallel to the axis of the HSS member (or measured across the width of the HSS in the case of loaded cap plates), in. (mm)

K2.2 Round HSS

The available strength of plate-to-round HSS connections, within the limits in Table K2.1A, shall be determined as shown in Table K2.1.

K2.3 Rectangular HSS

The available strength of connections to rectangular HSS with concentrated loads shall be determined based on the applicable limit states from Chapter J.