Connections: Fundamentals and Shear Connections (PDH)
This course will consist of four, 1.5 hour sessions and is intended as an introduction and review of the fundamentals of connection design.
Session 1: Fundamental Concepts, Part I
Session 1 provides an overview of basic connection types including tension, compression, framing, and moment connections. Classification of beam-to-column connections will be discussed, followed by a review of limit states in the load path. Bolt-related limit states and detailing will be reviewed with discussions on different types of bolts and bolt connections, bolt installation, bolt shear strength, and combined shear plus tension strength.
Session 2: Fundamental Concepts, Part II
Session 2 discusses bolt holes in calculations, basic weld-related limit states and detailing, eccentric bolted and welded connections, direct-loaded tension connections, block shear, the Whitmore Section, and light bracing connections. Design examples will be presented to demonstrate the concepts discussed.
Session 3: Shear Connections, Part I
Session 3 provides an overview of various types of shear connections, including the advantages and disadvantages of each. Design considerations for shear connections, a review of limit states for block shear and flexural strength in coped beams, and shear end-plate and double angle connection design will be discussed. Design examples will be presented to demonstrate the concepts discussed.
Session 4: Shear Connections, Part II
Session 4 covers single plate connection design, including both conventional and extended single plate connections. The differences between the two were contrasted in design examples. The design of single-angle connections and stiffened and unstiffened seated connections is also discussed. The presentation of stiffened seated connections includes a discussion on a simplified approach.
This course is based on a past AISC webinar series.
You must view the video and pass the quiz to receive a PDH credit for each session.
If you do not need continuing education credit, you can view the content here for free.