The Comparative Analysis of Strength and Cost of Connections using LSM and WSM Method

Connections are very important part of steel structure and are designed more than members in number.The connections are classified as, riveted connections, bolted connection, welded connections.Riveted connections were once very popular and are still used in some cases but designed to follow only Working stress method not on limit state method. In this research paper we did a comparative study of various connections as per IS800:2007 and IS800:1984.In this paper mainly focuses on connections is economical, reliable and have good strength. We talk to bearing strength, shearing strength, and design strength of connection.