Table of Contents
1Introduction
1.1Background
1.2OverviewoftheDesignGuide
1.3BriefLiteratureOverview
1.3.1EndPlateDesign
1.3.2BoltDesign
1.3.3ColumnSidedesign4
1.3.4CyclictestofEnd-PlateMomentConnections
1.3.5FiniteElementAnalysisofEnd-PlateMoment
Connections
2BackgroundforDesignProcedures
2.1BasisofDesignRecommendations
2.2OverviewofTheoryandMechanics
2.2.1ConnectionDesignMoment
2.2.2YieldLineTheory
2.2.3BoltForceModel
2.3LimitStateCheckList
2.4DetailingandFabricationPractices
3DesignProcedure
3.1Overview
3.2DesignSteps
3.3AnalysisProcedure
3.4Limitations
4DesignExamples
4.1Scope
4.2FourBoltUnstiffenedExtended(4E)End-Plate
Connection
4.3FourBoltStiffenedExtended(4ES)End-Plate
Connection
4.4EightBoltStiffenedExtended(8ES)End-Plate
Connection
References
AppendixA:Nomenclature
AppendixB:PreliminaryDesignProcedureandDesignAids Abstract
The use of extended end-plate moment connections is increasing in steel frame construction. Covers the design, fabrication, and erection of this type of connection. Gives recommendations and background for four-bolt as well as eight-bolt end-plate connections.
