Table of contents

1 Joint characteristics in frames
Classification joints Modelling of the joint characteristics
Resistance of the joint Joint stiffness
Requirements for rotation and stiffness
Literature

2 Pinned joints in frames
What are pinned joints?
Design principles Design of pinned beam-to-column joints
Literature

3 Moment-resistant joints in frames
What are moment-resistant joints?
Detailed design
Further aspects of designing joints with end-plates
Design of welded moment-resistant joints
Literature

4 Column bases
What are columns bases?
Resistance of base plates centrically loaded in compression
Resistance of eccentrically loaded bases plates
Shear resistance
Stiffness Fatigue Execution
Literature

5 Hollow section joints
Introduction of hollow sections
Characteristics of hollow section joints
Behaviour and analytical models for welded hollow section joints
Design of welded hollow section joints
Bolted hollow section joints
IIW, ISO, CIDECT guidelines
Literature