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Version: 18

Analysis of connections

All the analysis in csJoint module is based on the standard procedures of Eurocode 3 Part 1-8, these procedures are almost entirely covered by the module. For the different types of connections the following analyses are performed:

  • Moment connections:

    • Moment resistance based on the plastic tension components of the individual or grouped bolt rows and compression components including the effect of axial load
    • Shear resistance of the bolts in combined shear and tension
    • Bearing resistance of plates
    • Web and flange weld resistance and capacity to the applied load, the section strength, or the appropriate component
    • Initial and secant stiffness based on the tension and compression components and applied moment

  • Shear connections:

    • Shear resistance of bolts and plates
    • Bearing resistance of plates
    • Block tearing resistance of plates
    • Weld resistance and capacity to the applied load or section strength

  • Hollow section connections:

    • Chord face failure, web failure, shear failure, and punching shear failure
    • Brace failure
    • Local buckling of the members