1. Bolts. Bolt arrangement.
2. Types of bolted connections and bolt strength. Shear connections. Tension connections. Bolt groups subjected to shear. Design of bolted connections.
3. Welded connections. Fillet welds. Groove welds. Strength of welds. Design of welded connections.
4. Design of beam-to-column connections.
5. Member continuity restoration.
6. Stiffening elements.
7. Design of column bases.

Learning Outcomes

The course aims at the application of the provisions of Eurocode 3 for the design of steel member connections.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Design bolted connections.
• Design welded connections.
• Design column bases.
• Design stiffening elements.
• Design member continuity restoration details.