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ARCH5023/ARCH4333 - ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURES I

][ STEEL STRUCTURES ][
THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA - COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
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JOINTS

STEEL COLUMNS

Considerations:

	column shape
	column size
	orientation of other members (beams etc.)
	size of other members
	shape of other members
	structural function of the joint


Common Connections:
A. Bearing Plate
			beam on top of column
			plate serves no specific structural purpose 
			only attachment device
			load transfer = simple vertical bearing



B. Steel Angles
			connect beam web to column flange
			transfer of vertical loads
			typically not a moment connection



C. Welding
			moment connection
			moment transfer between
			column and beam
			rigid frame application
			shop welded
			field welded




Base Plate
			bearing loads
			bottom of column to support
			bolted to concrete
			base plate has structural function
			distributes concentrated load
			eliminates punch effect





	
STEEL COLUMN JOINT RELATED SITES

ARCAT

Architects' First Source

Thomas Register

 
 





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