Steel Connection Design by Inelastic Analysis

Steel Connection Design by Inelastic Analysis, 1st Edition, is a reference on applying the finite element method to structural steel connection design. The text establishes verification procedures aligned with AISC 360 specifications to support practical engineering evaluations.

The volume focuses on the Component-Based Finite Element Method (CBFEM) to evaluate global structural behavior and resistance across connections of varying complexity. Discussions explore inelastic analysis techniques and illustrate their implementation through representative configurations, such as end-plate moment connections.

Accompanied by detailed verification examples and approximately 250 illustrations, this work provides practical guidance for structural engineers, Engineers of Record, connection designers, and fabrication specialists working under the AISC 360 design code.