2. Flush beam connections with end plates
2.1 Constructive measures
Beam continuity is often achieved using bolted end plate connections: a plate is welded to the web and flanges of each beam, then the two plates are bolted together.
Bolts may or may not be prestressed. Prior to the adoption of the Eurocodes, French practice was to use prestressed bolts (type HR) in accordance with standard NF P 22-460, which clearly dealt with embeddings and prestressed bolts. Since the Eurocode no longer makes any...
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Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Eurocode 3 – Design of steel structures. Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings. - NF EN 1993-1-1 AFNOR - Octobre 2005
- Eurocode 3 – Structural steel design – National Annex to NF EN 1993-1-1:2005. Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings. - NF EN 1993-1-1/NA AFNOR - 31 Août 2013
- Eurocode 3 : Calcul des structures en acier. Partie 1-5 : Plaques planes. - NF EN 1993-1-5 AFNOR - Mars 2007 ...
Organizations – Federations – Associations
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AFNOR, French Association for Standardization
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APK, Association for the Promotion of Steel Construction Education
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