Designing a Bolted Beam-to-Column Connection: Finite Element Analysis & AISC Guidelines

Join us on FrameMinds Engineering as we embark on a comprehensive journey to design a simple, bolted beam-to-column connection for a single-story storage warehouse steel frame. Leveraging finite element software, this tutorial guides you through each critical step of the process, ensuring your design meets industry standards.
🕒 Timelines:
00:00 - Overview of Finite Element Model
01:06 - Utilizing ASCE 7 for Load Requirements
01:35 - Analyzing Moment and Shear Diagrams
01:55 - Extracting Maximum Shear Values
02:38 - Selecting and Positioning Connection Angles
02:57 - Bolt Size, Spacing, and Edge Distance Calculations
04:15 - Checking Bolt Shear Strength
05:07 - Bearing and tearout due to bolt spacing
06:42 - Bearing and tearout due to bolt edge distance
08:04 - Final Strength Check and Connection Sufficiency Conclusion
In this video, we meticulously analyze a steel frame using finite element software. Key aspects like load considerations, moment and shear diagram interpretation, and detailed connection design, including bolt size, spacing, and edge distances, are covered. By referencing the AISC construction manual, this tutorial ensures the design adheres to the highest industry standards.
Whether you're a seasoned engineer or a student passionate about structural engineering, this video offers valuable insights into practical design considerations and industry norms. Don't forget to check the following link for a related video on types of connections and their modeling.
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