Analysis and comparison of connections in steel structures
Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2006.
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| author | Manson, Leigh (Leigh Caroline) |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/345932019-04-10T15:44:50Z Analysis and comparison of connections in steel structures Manson, Leigh (Leigh Caroline) Jerome J. Connor. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Civil and Environmental Engineering. Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2006. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 54-55). The topic of connections is often given only limited attention in structural analysis and design of buildings, despite the fact that they can play a critical role in the structure. It is customary practice in the U.S. for the structural engineer to design the structural members, but leave the connection details to the steel fabricator. While this practice is more efficient and pragmatic in some instances, it is also necessary for structural engineers to have a good knowledge of connection behavior, especially when dealing with newer or atypical connections. Both the theoretical modeling of connections and the physical geometry and components of connections are considered in this thesis. For the theoretical modeling of connections, the concept of semi-rigid connections as an alternative to the conventional idealizations of perfectly pinned or rigid connections will be addressed. Included will be methods to model and design semi-rigid connection behavior within frames. The effects of connection behavior on frames will also be considered. (cont.) With regard to the physical components of connections, an overview of types of fasteners and joints will be presented, including types and methods of installing bolts and welds, shop-welded, field-bolted column trees, and comparisons between these options. A final section presents options for connections between hollow structural sections of both circular and rectangular cross sections. Finally, the topics covered for connections will be applied to the design project for the MIT class 1.562 as part of the MEng program in high performance structures. by Leigh Manson. M.Eng. 2006-11-07T13:31:50Z 2006-11-07T13:31:50Z 2006 2006 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/34593 71251985 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 55 leaves 3021738 bytes 3023947 bytes application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Civil and Environmental Engineering. Manson, Leigh (Leigh Caroline) Analysis and comparison of connections in steel structures |
| title | Analysis and comparison of connections in steel structures |
| title_full | Analysis and comparison of connections in steel structures |
| title_fullStr | Analysis and comparison of connections in steel structures |
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| title_short | Analysis and comparison of connections in steel structures |
| title_sort | analysis and comparison of connections in steel structures |
| topic | Civil and Environmental Engineering. |
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