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Design of Connections for Axial, Moment, and Shear Forces

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2.4.4 Seated connections 145
2.4.5 Beam shear splices 148
2.4.6 Extended single plate shear connections (shear tabs) 151
2.5 Miscellaneous Connections 155
2.5.1 Simple beam connections under shear and axial load 155
2.5.2 Reinforcement of axial force connections 162
2.5.3 Extended tab with axial 165
2.6 References 169

2.1 Introduction
Connection design is an interesting subject because it requires a great
deal of rational analysis in arriving at a solution. There are literally an
infinite number of possible connection configurations, and only a very
small number of these have been subjected to physical testing. Even
within the small group that has been tested, changes in load directions,
geometry, material types, fastener type, and arrangement very quickly
result in configurations that have not been tested and therefore require
judgment and rational analysis on the part of the designer. This chap-
ter provides design approaches to connections based on test data, when
available, supplemented by rational design or art and science in the
form of equilibrium (admissible force states), limit states, and ductility
considerations. The limit states are those of the AISC 13th Edition
Manual (2005).

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