Connections in

steel structure
Presentation by: Abid Qayum
Reg. no: SU-13-01-079-008
Sarhad University of Science and Information
Technology (Peshawar)
Nelson Mandela Epictetus

 It always seems  We have two ears and

impossible until its one mouth so that we
done. can listen twice as
much as we speak.
 Introduction
 Connections are structural elements used for
joining different members in steel framed
structures.
 Steel structure is assemblage of different members
such as “beams, columns” which are connected to
each other usually at member ends that shows one
composite unit.
Components of connections
 Bolt

 Weld
 Connecting plates

 Connecting angles
Classifications of connections
 Riveted connections

 Bolted connections
 Welded connections
 Riveted connections
 Used for very long time.

 Made up of:
Round ductile steel bar called shank having
head at one end.
 The length of the rivet should be sufficient to form
the second head.
 Installation
 Heating of the rivet.

 Insert the rivet from one end.

 Squeezing the plain end by pneumatic driver round
head.
Bolted connection
 Fastened together primarily by bolts.

 Bolts may be loaded in:

Tension
Shear
Both Tension and Shear
Advantages Disadvantages

 The bolting operation is  If subjected to vibratory

very silent. loads, results in
 Bolting is cold process reduction in strength
hence there is no risk of
fire. get loosened.
 Bolting operation is more  Unfinished bolts have
quicker than riveting. lesser strength
 Less man power is because of non uniform
required in making the diameter.
connections.
 Welded connection
 Whose composite are primarily joined by weld.
 Welding Notations were developed by American
Welding Society AWS.
 Types of weld
 Groove weld(more reliable than others).
 Fillet weld(mostly use weaker than groove and
others).
 Plug(expensive-poor transmission of tensile forces).

 Slot (expensive-poor transmission of tensile forces).

Advantages Disadvantages
 It’s economical.  No provision for
 Provide rigid joints. expansion and
contraction therefore
 Efficiency is 100 % as
greater chances of
compared to rivets.
cracking.
 Uneven heating and
cooling- member may
distort –may result in
additional stresses.
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