BOLTED CONNECTIONSWhy Connection Failure Should be Avoided? ¢ A connection failure may be lead toa catastrophic failure of the whole structure ¢ Normally, a connection failure is not as ductile as that of a steel member failure ¢ For achieving an economical design, it is important that connectors develop full or a little extra strength of the members, it is joining. Connection failure may be avoided by adopting a higher safety factor for the joints than the members. Dr. N. SubramanianClassification of Connections e Method of fastening: rivets, bolts and welding. ¢ Connection rigidity: simple, rigid or semi-rigid. e Joint resistance: Bearing connections and friction connections e Fabrication location: Shop or field connections. ¢ Joint location: Beam-column, beam-to beam, column to foundation Dr. N. Subramanian