Textbook Problem

a. A $W18\times 35$ beam is to be connected to a $W14\times 53$ column. $F_y=50$ ksi for both the beam and the column. The connection is at a distance from the end of the column that is more than the depth of the column. Use A36 steel for the web plate and use LRFD to design a connection similar to the one shown in Figure 8.37a for a factored moment of 220 ft-kips and a factored reaction of 45 kips. If column stiffeners are needed, use A36 steel and specify the required dimensions.

b. If the factored column shear adjacent to the connection is $V_u=0$, and $P_u/P_y=0.6$, determine whether panel zone reinforcement is required. If it is, provide two alternatives: (1) a doubler plate of A36 steel and (2) diagonal stiffeners of A36 steel.