Structural Steel Connection Design is an engineering manual directed toward the engineering audience. The first section provides an introduction to key concepts, then progresses to provide a more in-depth description for the design of structural steel connections.
A correct approach to connection design is fundamental in order to have a safe and economically sound building. Therefore, this book will attempt to explain how to set up connections within the main calculation model, choose the types
of connections, check them (limit states to be considered), and utilize everything in practice. The focal point of the book is not to closely follow and explain one specific
standard; rather the aim is to treat connections generally speaking and to understand the main concepts and how to apply them. This means that, even though Eurocode (EC) and the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) are the
most referenced standards, other international norms will be mentioned and discussed. This helps to understand that connection design is not an exact science and that numerous approaches can be viable. Type by type, connection by connection, detailed examples will be provided to
help perform a full analysis for each limit state. An excellent software tool (SCS – Steel Connection Studio) will be illustrated
and used as an aid to assist in the comprehension of connection design.