Research on analysis

and design philosophy

of the connections in
steel
structures
Author: Ioana C. Muresan
Prepared by: Bumaat, Japhet T.
Research Critique
RATIONALE
 This paper presents a very brief history of connections, then types of connections
usually used in design practice are described: angle connections, end plate
connections and welded connectionsasdasd
 Structural analysis models allow the joint representation with semi-rigid behavior
(ASRO, 2006). Eurocode 3 establishes three new categories of joints, according
with both stiffness and strength criteria, required in structural modeling (ASRO,
2006; CEMSIG, 2010) namely: continuous, semi-continuous and simple joints.
There are also presented the possibilities of modeling joints depending on the
method of analysis.
3 TYPES OF CONNECTION
 Angle connections
 Angle connections are very versatile because you can get a variety of configurations of
such connections. Thus, by changing the size of angles, their length or thickness, the
size of bolts or welds, holes or the type of material used, the desired connection
performance is obtained. Angle connections are used mainly in the beam to column
joints.

*There are 3 types of angle connection*

1. Single web angle connection 2. Double web angle connection

2. Flange angle connection

3 TYPES OF CONNECTION
 End plate connection
- The end plate connection consists of a steel plate welded to the end of the beam, along
both the flanges and web, and bolted to the column flange using preloaded high strength
bolts. This type of connection can be flush end plate connection
3 TYPES OF CONNECTION
 Welded connections
- Welding is used mainly in steel workshops, where there is specialised equipment and
the supervision and control of the procedure can be carried out easily, ensuring the
obtaining of satisfactory weld quality. Welding versatility gives the design engineer more
freedom than any other means of connection. On the other hand, a welded connection can
be easily harmed by mistakes in design.
METHODOLOGY
The European code classifies connections of steel structures according to the
stiffness and strength criteria (ASRO, 2006; CEMSIG, 2012). Eurocode 3 establishes
three new categories of joints, according with both stiffness and strength criteria,
required in structural modelling (ASRO, 2006; CEMSIG, 2012), namely: continuous,
semi-continuous and simple joints, Table 1.
 METHODOLOGY

In the table above, Table 2, there are possibilities of joints modelling tabulated
according to the method of analysis performed (CEMSIG, 2010)
SIGNIFICANCE
 In recent years, there is a tendency to abandon the idealized approximations and to address a
reflection of the real structural behavior. The question is of an advanced nonlinear analysis
(Chiorean, 2009), in which the significant effects that undertake the behavior of the structure
have to be captured properly
 Behavior of steel structures can be controlled by the embodiment of the connections between
their elements: beams, columns, bracings. Connections are a key part of a steel structure and
carrying them out properly is decisive to achieve a safe and economical structure.
 The objective of the study is to analyze and design philosophy of the connections in steel
structures.
RESULT/CONCLUSION
 Real behavior of the structure as a whole depends on the characteristics and
behavior of connections. It was demonstrated that all connections have a certain
amount of rotation and develop a bending moment, well a semi-rigid behavior. The
semi-rigid joints contribute to the formulation and execution of steel structures
capable of meeting the performance criteria imposed by seismic design standards.
Global seismic performance of steel frame structures is strongly influenced by the
mechanical properties of beam-column connections, therefore semi-rigidity should
be considered and treated as an effective way to achieve this performance
(Mazzolani and Piluso, 1996; Alexa and Moldovan, 2005).
RECOMMENDATION
 With the data that’s been included in the research, what can I only recommend is
that to add details in the methodology to understand the research more clearly.