Number of Welded Stud Carrying Shear
ACI 318-14
Fig. R17.5.2.1b Case 2
When anchors are
rigidly connected to the attachment (welded
stud is in this
case), the total shear would be critical on the
rear anchors.
The author suggests user to set
ns =n2 n
s to be equal to the
number of back anchors at bolt line 2
as shown below.
ACI 318-14 Fig. R17.5.2.1b Case 2