Table 12 Joints checking summary.

Connection node between main beam and building structure

Weld seam between main beam and end plate, strength calculation of right-angle fillet welds.

Bolts between end plate and building structure, calculation of shear bearing capacity of ordinary bolts.

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Connection node between tie rod and main beam

Weld seam between main beam and ear plate, strength calculation of right-angle fillet welds

Weld seam between connection plate and lower tie rod, calculation of fillet welds in circular or slotted holes.

Bolts between ear plate and connection plate, calculation of shear bearing capacity of standard bolts.

Ear plate, calculation of tensile fracture bearing capacity under tensile-shear action

Upper and lower connection nodes of tie rods.

Weld between nut and three round bars, strength calculation of side fillet welds.

Bolt composed of nut and tie rod, calculation of bearing capacity for axially loaded ordinary bolts.

Three round bars, axial tensile strength calculation.

Connection node of tie rod with the building structure

Weld between end plate and upper tie rod, calculation of fillet weld in circular or slotted holes.

Bolts between end plate and building structure, strength calculation of ordinary bolts under tensile-shear action.

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