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Steel Connections Lecture Notes

The document discusses the importance of steel connections in construction for structural stability and load transfer, detailing various types such as bolted, welded, and riveted connections. It covers specific connection types, design considerations, and the benefits of good connections, emphasizing adherence to design codes for safety and performance. Overall, it highlights the critical role of steel joints in ensuring the efficiency and safety of steel structures.

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Steel Connections Lecture Notes

The document discusses the importance of steel connections in construction for structural stability and load transfer, detailing various types such as bolted, welded, and riveted connections. It covers specific connection types, design considerations, and the benefits of good connections, emphasizing adherence to design codes for safety and performance. Overall, it highlights the critical role of steel joints in ensuring the efficiency and safety of steel structures.

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Steel

Connections in
Construction
Joining Steel Members and
Structural Joints
1. Introduction to Steel
Connections

 Essential for structural stability and load


transfer.
 Affect strength, stiffness, and safety of
steel structures.
 Include welded, bolted, riveted, and
hybrid systems.
2.1 Bolted Connections
 Use high-strength bolts (e.g., ASTM
A325).
 Bearing-type and friction-type
connections.
 Fast installation, good for fieldwork,
easy inspection.
2.2 Welded Connections
 Continuous and rigid joints.
 Types: Fillet, butt, and plug welds.
 Require skilled labor and quality
inspection.
2.3 Riveted Connections
 Used in historic structures.
 Labor intensive; now largely obsolete.
 Replaced by welding and bolting.
3.1 Base Plates
 Distributeload from steel to concrete
foundation.
 Simple base plates: axial loads.
 Gusseted base plates: moment and
shear transfer.
3.2 Anchor Bolts and
Grouting

 Anchor bolts secure steel to concrete.


 Types: straight, L-shaped, headed studs.
 Grout fills void between base plate and
concrete.
3.3 Shear Connectors
 Ensure composite action in beams and
decks.
 Types include headed studs and dowels.
 Prevent slip between steel and concrete.
4.1 Beam-to-Column Joints
 Simple (shear): Transfers vertical loads.
 Moment (rigid): Transfers bending and
shear.
 Semi-rigid: Partial moment transfer.
4.2 Common Beam-
Column Connections
 End plate: Beam welded to plate, bolted
to column.
 Flange and web angles: Bolted to beam
and column.
 Fully welded: Used for rigid frame
structures.
5.1 Column-to-Column
Joints
 Splice connections for tall structures.
 Transfer axial, shear, and moment loads.
 Placed at mid-height to minimize
moment effects.
5.2 Types of Column
Splices
 Bolted flange splice: High moment
capacity.
 Welded splice: Used for rigid frames.
 End plate splice: Bolted plate between
columns.
6. Design Codes &
Considerations
 Follow Eurocode 3, AISC, and GSA
standards.
 Check for load paths, tolerances, fire
resistance.
 Ensure constructability and long-term
performance.
7. Benefits of Good
Connections
 Stability and safety of structure.
 Ease of construction and modification.
 Efficient load distribution and
performance.
8. Summary
 Steel joints are crucial for performance
and safety.
 Choose connection based on function
and load.
 Adhere to codes and proper detailing
practices.

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