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For perpendicular to grain post-and-beam connections, the program considers the reduced shear capacity due to the effective depth of the member at the connection.
The effective shear capacity is calculated for both cases when the connection is less than 5d from the member end, and greater than 5d. Both values are shown in the design report.
Lapped shear connections do not consider effective depth. It is the responsibility of the designer to check these connections for reduced shear capacity due to effective depth.
For Post and Beam Connections, effective depth is considered when calculating minimum edge distances, and the resulting effective shear capacity is calculated and reported in the output.
Effective depth used to calculate shear resistance is taken to the outside row of the connector group. For sloped beam connections, effective shear depth is the average of the two side plates.
Effective shear depth is measured to the center of the bolt for bolted connections, and the outside edge of the connector for shear plates.