The book introduces all the aspects needed for the safe and economic design and analysis of connections using bolted joints in steel structures. This is not treated according to any specific standard but making comparison among the different norms and methodologies used in the engineering practice, e.g. Eurocode, AISC, DIN, BS. Several examples are solved and illustrated in detail, giving the reader all the tools necessary to tackle also complex connection design problems. The book is introductory but also very helpful to advanced and specialist audiences because it covers a large variety of practice demands for connection design. Parts that are not taken to an advanced level are seismic design, welds, interaction with other materials (concrete, wood), and cold formed connections.

Alfredo Boracchini, PE is a registered engineer in Italy and in some states of the USA. His professional experience is focused on steel structures, he has designed and engineered in various construction sectors worldwide. He´s the owner of a professional engineering firm with branches in Europe, Asia and America as well as an active member in international associations. This allowed him to develop a broad international experience that he shares by means of this book with those interested in the design of bolted joints of steel structures.

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