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Apr 26, 2012
Economy in Stiffened Seated Beam Connections
Publication: Structures Congress 2009: Don't Mess with Structural Engineers: Expanding Our Role
Abstract
The current design method for stiffened seated beam connections is conservative for two reasons. First, the connection capacity is calculated based on an elastic analysis of the weld group which does not account for ductility and potential load redistribution in the weld group. Second, the additional strength of the portion of the weld group in tension is not accounted for. This paper will explain the assumptions underlying the current design method, illustrate why these assumptions are conservative, and provide alternative design procedures using safe, acceptable engineering methods to deliver a more economical connection.
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Structures Congress 2009: Don't Mess with Structural Engineers: Expanding Our Role
Pages: 1 - 5
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© 2009 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Beams
- Connections (structural)
- Design (by type)
- Ductility
- Elastic analysis
- Engineering fundamentals
- Foundation design
- Foundations
- Geotechnical engineering
- Load bearing capacity
- Load factors
- Material mechanics
- Material properties
- Materials engineering
- Mechanical properties
- Stiffening
- Structural analysis
- Structural behavior
- Structural design
- Structural engineering
- Structural members
- Structural systems
- Welded connections
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Leslie E. Robertson Associates, New York, NY. E-mail: [email protected]
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