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Index
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Contributors
About the Editor
Preface to the Third Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Fasteners and Welds for Structural Connections
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Bolted Connections
1.2.1 Types of Bolts
1.2.2 Washer Requirements
1.2.3 Pretensioned and Snug-Tight Bolts
1.2.4 Bearing-Type versus Slip-Critical Joints
1.2.5 Bolts in Combination with Welds
1.2.6 Standard, Oversized, Short-Slotted, and Long-Slotted Holes
1.2.7 Edge Distances and Spacing of Bolts
1.2.8 Installation
1.3 Welded Connections
1.3.1 Types of Welds
1.3.2 Welding Symbols
1.3.3 Welding Material
1.3.4 Welding Positions
1.3.5 Weld Procedures
1.3.6 Weld Quality
1.3.7 Methods for Determining Strength of Skewed Fillet Welds
1.3.8 Obliquely Loaded Concentric Fillet Weld Groups
References
Chapter 2. Design of Connections for Axial, Moment, and Shear Forces
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Philosophy
2.1.2 General Procedure
2.1.3 Economic Considerations
2.1.4 Types of Connections
2.1.5 Organization
2.2 Axial Force Connections
2.2.1 Bracing Connections
2.2.2 Truss Connections
2.2.3 Hanger Connections
2.2.4 Column Base Plates
2.2.5 Splices—Columns and Truss Chords
2.3 Moment Connections
2.3.1 Introduction
2.3.2 Example: Three-Way Moment Connection
2.4 Shear Connections
2.4.1 Introduction
2.4.2 Framed Connections
2.4.3 Skewed Connections
2.4.4 Seated Connections
2.4.5 Beam Shear Splices
2.4.6 Extended Single-Plate Shear Connections (Shear Tabs)
2.5 Miscellaneous Connections
2.5.1 Simple Beam Connections under Shear and Axial Load
2.5.2 Reinforcement of Axial Force Connections
2.5.3 Extended Tab with Axial
References
Chapter 3. Welded Joint Design and Production
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Welding Codes and Standards
3.2.1 AISC Specifications
3.2.2 AWS Specifications
3.3 Structural Steels for Welded Construction
3.3.1 AWS D1.1 Steel Listings
3.3.2 AISC Specification Treatment of Unidentified Steels
3.3.3 Welding Requirements for Specific Steels
3.4 Welding and Thermal Cutting Processes
3.4.1 Shielded Metal Arc Welding
3.4.2 Flux Cored Arc Welding
3.4.3 Gas Metal Arc Welding
3.4.4 Submerged Arc Welding
3.4.5 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
3.4.6 Arc Stud Welding
3.4.7 Electroslag Welding
3.4.8 Oxyfuel Cutting
3.4.9 Plasma Arc Cutting
3.4.10 Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging
3.5 Welded Joint Design
3.5.1 CJP Groove Welds
3.5.2 PJP Groove Welds
3.5.3 Fillet Welds
3.6 Welding Procedures
3.6.1 Effects of Welding Variables
3.6.2 Purpose of Welding Procedure Specifications
3.6.3 Prequalified Welding Procedure Specifications
3.6.4 Guidelines for Preparing Prequalified WPSs
3.6.5 Qualifying Welding Procedures by Test
3.6.6 Approval of WPSs
3.7 Welding Cost Analysis
3.8 Welding Problems: Cracking and Tearing during Fabrication
3.8.1 Centerline Cracking
3.8.2 Underbead Cracks
3.8.3 Transverse Cracks
3.8.4 Lamellar Tearing
3.9 Welding Problems: Distortion
3.10 Welding on Existing Structures
3.10.1 Safety Precautions
3.10.2 Existing Steel Composition and Condition
3.10.3 Welding and Cutting on Members under Load
3.10.4 Modifications and Additions to Undamaged Steel
3.10.5 Repair of Plastically Deformed Steel
3.11 Welding on Seismically Resistant Structures
3.11.1 High Connection Demands
3.11.2 Stress Concentrations
3.11.3 Fracture Resistance
3.11.4 Demand Critical Connections and Protected Zones
3.11.5 Seismic Welded Connection Details
3.11.6 Filler Metal Requirements
3.11.7 Welder Qualification Tests
3.11.8 Nondestructive Testing
3.12 Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 4. Partially Restrained Connections
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Connection Classification
4.2.1 Connection Stiffness
4.2.2 Connection Strength
4.2.3 Connection Ductility
4.2.4 Derivation of M-θ Curves
4.2.5 Analysis
4.3 Design of Bolted PR Connections
4.3.1 Column Welded-Beam Bolted Connections
4.3.2 Column Bolted-Beam Bolted (T Stubs)
4.3.3 End-Plate Connections
4.4 Flexible PR Connections
4.5 Considerations for Analysis of PR Frames
References
Chapter 5. Seismic Design of Connections
5.1 Special Design Issues for Seismic Design
5.2 Connection Design Requirements for Various Structural Systems
5.3 Design of Special Moment-Frame Connections
5.3.1 Introduction
5.3.2 Post-Northridge Developments in Connection Design
5.3.3 Toughened Connections
5.3.4 Strengthened Connections
5.3.5 Weakened Connections
5.4 Concentrically Braced Frames
5.4.1 Introduction
5.4.2 Connection Design and Example
5.5 Eccentrically Braced Frames
5.6 Buckling Restrained Braced Frames
5.7 Special Plate Shear Walls
5.8 Other Connections in Seismic Frames
References
Chapter 6. Structural Steel Details
Reference
Chapter 7. Connection Design for Special Structures
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Lateral Load Systems
7.3 Long-Span Trusses
7.4 Space-Frame Structures
7.5 Examples of Connections for Special Structures
7.6 Building Information Model
7.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8. Quality Control and Quality Assurance
8.1 Principles of Quality Control and Quality Assurance
8.2 Standards for QC and QA
8.3 Fabricator’s and Erector’s QC Programs
8.3.1 Fabricator and Erector QC Activities
8.3.2 QC Inspection Personnel
8.3.3 Fabricator and Erector Approvals
8.4 Quality Assurance Programs
8.4.1 QA Inspection Activities
8.4.2 QA Inspection Personnel
8.4.3 Nondestructive Testing Personnel
8.5 Inspection of Bolted Connections
8.5.1 Scope of Inspections
8.5.2 Inspection prior to Bolting
8.5.3 Inspection during Bolting
8.5.4 Inspection after Bolting
8.6 Inspection of Welded Connections
8.6.1 Advance Inspection
8.6.2 Inspection prior to Welding
8.6.3 Inspection during Welding
8.6.4 Inspection after Welding
8.6.5 Nondestructive Testing
8.6.6 Weld Acceptance Criteria
Chapter 9. Steel Deck Connections
Chapter 10. Connections to Composite Members
10.1 Introduction
10.2 General Design Considerations
10.2.1 Strength and Stiffness
10.2.2 Stability
10.2.3 Serviceability
10.2.4 Cyclic Behavior
10.3 Beam-to-Wall Connections
10.3.1 Introductory Remarks
10.3.2 Qualitative Discussion About Outrigger Beam-Wall Connection and Coupling Beam-Wall Connection
10.3.3 Design of Steel or Steel-Concrete Composite Coupling Beam-Wall Connections
10.3.4 Design of Outrigger Beam-Wall Connections
10.4 Joints Between Steel Beams and Reinforced Concrete Columns
10.4.1 Introduction
10.4.2 Joint Behavior
10.4.3 Joint Detailing
10.4.4 Joint Forces
10.4.5 Effective Joint Width
10.4.6 Strength Requirements
10.4.7 Limitations
10.5 Connections to Concrete-Filled Tube (CFT) Columns
10.5.1 Introduction
10.5.2 Current Practice
10.5.3 Problems Associated with Welding Beams to CFT Columns
10.5.4 Possible Connection Detail
10.5.5 Force Transfer Mechanism for Through-Beam Connection Detail
10.5.6 Tentative Design Provisions for Through-Beam Connection Detail
10.6 Notations (For Sec. 10.3)
References
Appendix A. Structural Shapes—Dimensions and General Information
Appendix B. Welding Symbols
Appendix C. SI Metric Conversion Table
Appendix D. Nomenclature
Index
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