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STRUCTURAL STEEL
CONSTRUCTION
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems 4.1
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems 4.1
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems 4.1
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems 4.1
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems 4.1
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections 4.2
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
c. Latticed
Columns made
up of channels
or angles
connected by
lattice bars are
often used where
light loads are to
be supported on
long columns.
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections 4.2
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections 4.2
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections 4.2
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections 4.2
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections 4.2
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections 4.2
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
2. Column Splices
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
4.3
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
4.3
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
4.3
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
4.3
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
4.3
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
B. SHEAR CONNECTIONS
AISC Type 2 Simple Frame connections are made to resist only shear
and are free to rotate under gravity loads. Shear walls or diagonal
bracing is required for lateral stability of the structure.
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
4.3
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
C. SEMI-RIGID CONNECTIONS
AISC Type 3 Semi-Rigid Frame connections assume beam and girder
connections possess a limited but known moment resisting capacity.
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists 4.4
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking 4.5
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking 4.5
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking 4.5
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking 4.5
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames 4.6
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames 4.6
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames 4.6
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
When the external loads act downward and the truss is supported at
the ends, the top chord is always in compression and the lower chord
always in tension, similar to the upper and lower flanges of a beam.
The web-members are subjected to stresses of either tension or
compression. Web-members subjected to tensile stresses are called
tension web-members; those which are subjected to compression are
called compression web-members. In certain positions, a web-member
may be subjected to tension through the action of a load applied at
one point, and when applied at another point that load may produce
compression in the member so that at one time it will be subjected to
tension and at another time to compression. Such a member, designed
to resist either tension or compression, is called a counterbrace. A
member of a truss system which acts only for a particular partial
loading, and which has a zero stress when the truss is completely
loaded is called a counter.
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames 4.6
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames 4.6
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
B. RELATIVE TO FORM
1. Triangular
DOUBLE HOWE
2. Quadrangular
WARREN
3. Crescent
BOWSTRING
Steel Welding
4. Scissors
SCISSORS
5. Arched
CAMBERED
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Panel Length
Peak
Steel Welding
Truss Plate
Top Chord
Heel
Slope
Pitch
Web
Bottom Chord
Bearing Point
Splice
Panel Point
Wedge Block
Cantilever
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
FINK
SAWTOOTH
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames 4.6
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
HOWE
WARREN
Steel Welding
PRATT
PETTIT
SCISSORS
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames 4.6
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
4.7
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
4.7
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
4.7
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
4.7
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
4.7
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
4.7
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
4.7
Systems
Steel Welding
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding 4.8
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Metal Decking
The size and strength of weld is determined by the length of its leg.
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding 4.8
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding 4.8
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding 4.8
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding 4.8
Structural Steel
4.0
Construction
Structural Steel Floor
Framing Systems
Steel Columns &
Connections
Steel Beams &
Connections
Open-Web Steel Joists
Metal Decking
Steel Trusses & Rigid
Frames
Structural Steel Framing
Systems
Steel Welding 4.8
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