Chapter 9 & 10

Question 1

common steel sections

Answer 1

• single and double angles
• tees
• channels
• structural hollow sections

Question 2

types of joints used for structural hollow sections

Answer 2

• K-Type joints (simplest, most economical)
• Knee-Type joints (increase stability of connection between vertical and horizontal members of structure)
• N-Type joints (for connecting web members to top and bottom chords)
• Gap joints (used in column bracings)
• Overlap joints (used in elevation for connecting three smaller size members)
• Vierendeel joints (most suitable joint)