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Steel and Timber Structure (CEng-5123)
Prepared By: Mamaru Manaye (MSc. in Structural Engineering)
FEB., 2025
PART THREE
DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL STEEL MEMBERS
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CHAPTER SIX
STRUCTURAL CONNECTIONS
In structural engineering, a "structural connection" refers to the means by which individual
structural members are joined together. These connections are absolutely critical for the overall
stability and integrity of any structure.
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Cont.
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Configuration Of Structural Connections
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Cont.
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Cont.
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Cont.
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Cont.
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Cont.
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Mechanical Fasteners
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Resistance of Bolted Connections
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Resistance of Bolted Connections in Shear
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Resistance of Bolted Connections in Shear-Bearing connections
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Cont.
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Cont.
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Resistance of Bolted Connections in Shear-Slip Resistant Connection or Connection
with Pre-Loaded Joints
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Cont.
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Cont.
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Resistance of Bolted Connections in Shear-Slip Resistant Connection or Connection
with Pre-Loaded Joints: Stress Distribution
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Cont.
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Resistance of Bolted Connections in Tension
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Cont.
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Cont.
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Design Of Fasteners In Accordance With EC 3
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Bolt Design as per EN:1993-1-8
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Clearances for Bolts and Pins
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Category of Bolt Connections
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Partial Material Factors
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Structural Verification for Fasteners
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Tension Resistance
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Shear Resistance Per Shear Plane
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Bearing Resistance
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Combined Shear and Tension Resistance
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Bolted Joints-Slip Resistant Connection
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Bolted Joints-Long Joints
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Summary
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Summary
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Position of Holes
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Cont.
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Home Work: About Bolted Connection
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Welded Connections
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Cont.
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Cont.
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Types Of Welded Connections
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Design of Butt Welds as Per EC 3
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Design of Fillet Welds as Per EC 3
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Design of Fillet Welds as Per EC 3
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Cont.
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Cont.
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Home Work: Welded Connection
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