CivE 779G

Fundamentals of Structural Steel Connection Design

Description

This course introduces the fundamentals of structural steel connection design in Canada, emphasizing industry standards and best practices. Students will explore common fabrication methods used in steel construction, gaining an understanding of their applications and limitations. Through case studies and practical exercises, students will evaluate different steel-to-steel connection options while considering structural performance, fabrication feasibility, and constructability constraints. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis and design of steel connections using first principles and established methods, reinforcing fundamental engineering concepts.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe common fabrication methods used in steel construction and explain their limitations.
2. Evaluate steel-to-steel connection options by considering structural, fabrication, and constructability constraints.
3. Identify appropriate connection design loads.
4. Analyze steel connections using first principles and established methods.
5. Define and calculate connection failure modes using S16. These failure modes include gross and net tension, shear, block shear, shear lag, bolt failure, and weld failure.
6. Design basic steel connections:
--- a. Shear connections: single angle, double angle, extended shear tab, and end plates.
--- b. Axial brace connections to gusset plates: single angle, double angle, and HSS.
--- c. Moment connections: fully welded, extended end plates, and flange cover plates.
7. Design advanced steel connections:
--- a. Seismic axial HSS brace connections to gusset plates.
--- b. Seismic moment connections: fully welded, extended end plates.
--- c. Fatigue connections.

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B5 - 2026/2027 - Winter - Dean Anderson

B5 - 2025/2026 - Winter - Dean Anderson