Course: Design and detailing of connections (Prof. G. De Matteis)

Credits

CFU: 4

Scope:
Provide capability of design of different types of connections.

Contents:
Braced constructions versus framed constructions. Types and examples of connections. Definition of rigid, semirigid and pinned connections. Effects of connections on frame behaviour. Bolted connections: examples, design and verification. Welded connections: examples, design and verification. Seismic performance and requisites.