Connections in

steel structure
Nelson Mandela Epictetus

We have two ears and one mouth

It always seems impossible until its done. so that we 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 very silent. If subjected to vibratory loads,

Bolting is cold process hence there is no risk results in reduction in strength
of fire.
get loosened.
Bolting operation is more quicker than
riveting.
Unfinished bolts have lesser
strength because of non uniform
Less man power is required in making the
connections.
diameter.
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

No provision for expansion and

Its economical. contraction therefore greater
Provide rigid joints. chances of cracking.
Efficiency is 100 % as compared to rivets. Uneven heating and cooling-
member may distort may result
in additional stresses.
 Henry petroski

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