Typical Examples Beam to column connections using Fin-Plates are probably the most widely used connection due to their relative ease of fabrication and erection. The main advantage lies with the fact that they are all Through-Bolted. The following examples show typical connections graduating for the simplest and most straightforward to the more complex (and costly) […]
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These connections are not generally regarded as Moment Resisting, but due to their configuration they will offer some resistance against rotation. The determining factor lies with the Rotation Capacity of the joint components. (For more about the rotation capacity go to Moment Connections) Typical Examples The first 4 examples show typical beam to column connections
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Typical Examples Bolting beam to beam using hollow sections is not widely used – it can prove to be quite costly due to the welding of the various components of the joint. Also, the joint is exposed and is not particularly aesthetically pleasing (Though there is a hidden joint option, which we’ll look at later)
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Typical Examples Here we’ll look at some typical examples of a hollow section beam to beam connections. The first examples illustrate a hollow section beam bolted to a hollow section supporting member – as mentioned in the Introduction, this is not a widely used configuration and are used in mainly single-storey lightweight structures. Figs. 1
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Square, Rectangular, and Round Hollow Structural Section (HSS) The hollow section profile possesses a greater strength-to-weight ratio than conventional open sections which allows for a greater flexibility in use due to its enhanced efficiency and inherent resistance to compression and torsion. This makes them ideal for use as structural column, shafts, trusses, composite beams and
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Generally, hollow section trusses and lattice girders are welded together in the workshop and delivered to site as a unit, this allows for better quality control and more efficient site erection. The trusses usually connect at each end to a support column, but they may connect to another truss forming a space frame. Trusses may
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