HSS Insider – Aug. 2023 – End-Plate Connections Under Bending Moment

August 2023 | Issue #21

Round HSS Bolted End-Plate Connections Under Bending Moment

Did you know that when used in beams, Vierendeel frames and cantilever poles, bolted end‐plate connections to round HSS are subjected predominantly to bending? There is a well-developed connection design method for pure axial tension load cases in end plates. But under pure bending, a different connection design approach is necessary. Find out more when you check out the results of Dr. Jeffery Packer’s latest bolted-end plate connection tests for four-point bending, including a design example.

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Allianz Field – A Modern Stadium Marvel in St. Paul

The Allianz Field stadium cuts a striking image across the St. Paul, Minnesota, skyline. However, a dynamic structure like this isn’t built overnight or without thoughtful consideration. Discover how HSS and innovative design helped this beautiful building come to life.

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Upcoming Webinar

Beam to HSS Column Axial and Moment Connection Examples

Unleash the full potential of moment and axial connections in your framing systems with our informative webinar!  Join us as we delve into the critical joint between wide flange beams and HSS columns, where the transfer of beam axial and moment loads takes center stage.  Gain practical knowledge of various connections types, along with their economic considerations, and elevate your expertise with design examples.  Don’t miss this opportunity on August 30th to master axial and moment connections and earn 1.0 PDH upon completion.

This live webinar has already been presented. HSS Professional Members may access the recorded webinar for free and order the quiz by clicking the button below. Note, you will need to log in to your account.

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Related Resources

Round HSS Bolted End-Plate Connections Under Axial Tension Loading

Find out why splicing HSS members together using a bolted connection is favored over a fully welded connection as a simpler and more economical solution.

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2023 SEA Northwest Conference

Join STI at the SEA Northwest Conference on September 14 and 15 in Seattle, WA. Earn your PDH at our “Unordinary Tubular Connections” presentation, and stop by our booth to check out our resources including limit state tables, design manuals and more. 

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2023 PNSFA Annual Conference

Learn fabricator insights for engineers to help reduce costs when using HSS sections in our “Cost-Effective HSS Fabrication” session at the Pacific Northwest Steel Fabricators Association conference on September 20-22.  

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Greenbuild

Stop by STI’s booth at Greenbuild 2023 to learn more about HSS and steel sustainability on September 26-29.

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