Print this pageSteel Connections
D. Matthew Stuart, P.E., S.E., F.ASCE, SECB
Course Outline
This four hour course includes the following information:
1. Steel Framing Connections:
a. Introduction
b. Methods of Joining
c. Bolting
d. Welding
e. Simple Shear Connections
f. Moment Connections
g. Column Splices
h. Miscellaneous Connections
2. Limit States:
a. Design
b. Combined Shear and Tension in Bolts
c. Eccentric Bolted and Welded Connections
d. Bolted End-Plate Connections
3. Typical Details
4. Code of Standard Practice
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
RE: AISC Design Guidelines
Please note that this course and the corresponding quiz were developed when the referenced AISC Design Guidelines could be downloaded for free from the AISC website. You now currently have to be a member of AISC to download the Design Guidelines referenced in the course material and quiz for free. Therefore if you are not a member of AISC, or even if you already are, and have any questions concerning the material in the course that is referenced to an AISC Design Guideline, please feel free to contact the author directly for assistance at: mstuart@pennoni.com.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be provided with an introduction to steel framing connections;
- Understand the different types of joining steel framed members;
- Become knowledgeable of the methods of bolting framed steel members;
- Become knowledgeable of the methods of welding framed steel members;
- Gain knowledge of the different types of simple shear connections;
- Gain knowledge of the different types of moment connections;
- Become knowledgeable of column splice connections;
- Gain knowledge of the different types of miscellaneous framing connections;
- Gain an understanding of the different types of connection limit states;
- Understand the methods of analysis of bolts subjected to combined shear and tension forces;
- Understand the methods of analysis of eccentric bolted and welded connections;
- Understand the methods of analysis of bolted end plate connections;
- Be provided with typical connection details; and
- Understand the requirements of the AISC Code of Standard Practice relative to the design of steel framed connections.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for structural engineers and architects.
Benefit to Attendees
A student of this course will become familiar with the many different types of steel framing connections.
Course Introduction
The purpose of this course is to introduce the user to the many different types of steel framing connections.
Course Content
In this lesson, you are required to study the course content in the following document:
Steel Connections (a PDF file, 13.4 MB)
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Course Summary
This course provides insights into the design and analysis of the many different types of steel framing connections.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following website:
www.aisc.com
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
