Standardised Steel Connections for Seismic Resistant Steel Structures
Synopsis
Connection design solutions, other than those deemed as ‘prequalified’ or ‘pre-engineered’, are permitted in seismic codes of practice when verified by suitable physical prototype tests in accordance with specified procedures or approved by regulatory authorities. However, these alternate ‘non-normative’ approaches can often be difficult and inefficient. There is therefore significant benefit in the standardisation of seismic connections. This workshop introduces the development of European Prequalified Steel Moment Connections for seismic resistant steel structures, which can be used in conjunction with Eurocode 8. The technical background, which is based on the results of a collaborative European project (Equaljoints Plus), will be presented together with selected design examples and open-access design tools.
Note: Limited places available, reserve your free place here: bit.ly/SSCON19
Programme
| 11:30-12:30 | Registration and Lunch | - |
| 12:30-12:40 | Welcome Address | Prof. Ahmed Elghazouli, Imperial College London |
| 12:40-13:10 | Status of Structural Eurocodes and Background to Codified Connection Design | Prof. David Nethercot, Imperial College London |
| 13:10-13:45 | Design Procedures and Developments for Steel Structures in Seismic Regions | Prof. Ahmed Elghazouli, Imperial College London |
| 13:45-14:30 | European Prequalified Steel Joints and Implementation in Eurocode 8 - The EQUALJOINTS Project | Prof. Rafaelle Landolfo, University of Naples Federico II |
| 14:30-15:00 | Coffee Break | - |
| 15:00-16:00 | Design Guidelines and Worked Examples | Prof. Jean-François Demonceau, University of Liège Prof. Aurel Stratan, Politehnica University Timisoara Dr. Dan Bompa, Imperial College London |
| 16:00-16:30 | Prequalified Connection Design Tools | Prof. Carlos Rebelo, University of Coimbra |
| 16:30-17:00 | Workshop Closure | - |
Further information
This workshop is jointly organised by Imperial College London, Equaljoints Plus, The Institution of Structural Engineers and SECED.
The event is free to attend, but places need to be reserved online in advance at: bit.ly/SSCON19. Each participant will receive a hardcopy and an electronic copy of the workshop material.
This event is followed by the SECED evening meeting Seismic Retrofitting of Historic Earthen Structures in Peru at the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Event Details
| Event Date | 27/03/2019 11:30 am |
| Event End Date | 27/03/2019 5:00 pm |
| Location | Institution of Structural Engineers |