LIST OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction

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2 Bolts

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Loss of Bolt Pre-Load

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Bearing of Slip Resistant Connections
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Shear Resistance of Pre-Loaded Bolts Carrying a Tension Force
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Maximum Bolt End and Edge Distances
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Deformation Criteria for Bolt Bearing Resistance
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End and Edge Bolt Distances
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Bearing Resistance of Bolt Group
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Bearing Resistance in Slotted Holes
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Design Method for Fitted Bolts
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Combined Shear and Tension
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Resistance of Connections Using High-Strength Steel
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3 Welding

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Q&A 3.1
Q&A 3.2
Q&A 3.3
Q&A 3.4
Q&A 3.5
Q&A 3.6

Connecting Two Angles to Gusset Plate

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Effective Width of Welded Beam-to-Column Connection
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Throat Thickness of a Fillet Weld used in a Hollow Section Joints
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Modelling the Resistance of a Fillet Weld
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Design of Partially Penetrated Butt Weld
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Weld Design for Full Resistance of Connecting Members
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Q&A 2.1
Q&A 2.2
Q&A 2.3
Q&A 2.4
Q&A 2.5
Q&A 2.6
Q&A 2.7
Q&A 2.8
Q&A 2.9
Q&A 2.10
Q&A 2.11

4 Structural Modelling
Q&A 4.1
Q&A 4.2
Q&A 4.3
Q&A 4.4
Q&A 4.5

Preliminary Design of Connections

Use of Elastic Theory for Global Analysis of Structures
Classification Criteria for Column Bases
Design of Connections Loaded by Low Forces
Modelling of Joint Eccentricity in Frame Design

5 Simple Connections
Q&A 5.1
Q&A 5.2
Q&A 5.3
Q&A 5.4

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Bolt Bearing Resistance with Respect to Tolerances

Angles Connected by One or Two Bolts
Rotation Capacity
Structural Integrity

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Stiffness Modification Coefficient for End-Plate Connections

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Effective Length of Stiffened T-stub
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Haunched Connections
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Diagonal and K-stiffeners
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Yield line Patterns for End Plate Connection with Four Bolts in a Row
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Distribution of Forces in a Thick End Plate Connection
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Distribution of Shear Forces in a Bolted Connection
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Prying Force of T-stub in Fatigue Design
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oints Loaded by Bending Moment and Axial Force
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Stiffening of the Column Web Panel with a Morris Stiffener
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6 Moment Connections
Q&A 6.1
Q&A 6.2
Q&A 6.3
Q&A 6.4
Q&A 6.5
Q&A 6.6
Q&A 6.7
Q&A 6.8
Q&A 6.9
Q&A 6.10

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Elastic Resistance of Base Plate

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Base Plate Resistance with Low Quality Grout
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Comparison of Concrete Strength Calculation according to EC2 and EC3
Stress Concentration under the Base Plate
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Effective Length of a Base Plate T-stub
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Base Plates with Bolts outside the Column Flange
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Slip Factor between Steel and Concrete
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Transfer of Shear Forces by Anchor Bolts
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Transfer of Shear Forces by Friction and Anchor Bolts
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Anchorage Rules for Holding Down Bolts
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7 Column Bases
Q&A 7.1
Q&A 7.2
Q&A 7.3
Q&A 7.4
Q&A 7.5
Q&A 7.6
Q&A 7.7
Q&A 7.8
Q&A 7.9
Q&A 7.10

8 Seismic Design
Q&A 8.1
Q&A 8.2
Q&A 8.3
Q&A 8.4
Q&A 8.5
Q&A 8.6

Connections Subject to Dynamic Load

Influence of Unsymmetrical Loading
Influence of Strain-Rate Loading
Welding Technology
High Strength Bolts in Seismic Joints
Column Web Panel

9 Fire Design
Q&A 9.1
Q&A 9.2
Q&A 9.3
Q&A 9.4

Bolts Resistance at High Temperature

Weld Resistance at High Temperature
Temperature Distribution with Time within a Joint
Component Method under High Temperatures

10 Hollow Section Connections

Q&A 10.1
Q&A 10.2
Q&A 10.3
Q&A 10.4
Q&A 10.5
Q&A 10.6
Q&A 10.7

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Increased Yield Strength by Cold-Forming

Deformation Capacity of Shear Connections
Screws in Sandwich Panels
Bearing of Thin Plates

12 Aluminium Connections
Q&A 12.1
Q&A 12.2
Q&A 12.3
Q&A 12.4

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Circular Hollow Section Joints

Rectangular Hollow Section Joints
Joints between Hollow and Open Section Members
Design Charts
Blind Bolting
Hollow Section Joints using High Strength Steel
Offshore Construction

11 Cold-Formed Connections
Q&A 11.1
Q&A 11.2
Q&A 11.3
Q&A 11.4

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Resistance of Fillet Welds

Effective Width and Throat Thickness of Fillet Welds
Butt Welds in Aluminium Joints
Heat Affected Zones

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14 Lessons on Internet/CD
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15 Text of PowerPoint Lesson on the Design of Connections for Fire Safety
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List of Symbols
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References
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13 Good and Bad Detailing