Connections in steel structures III : behaviour, strength, and design : proceedings of the Third International Workshop held at Hotel Villa Madruzzo, trento, Italy, 29-31 May 1995

Introductory notes. Composite connections - Finite element modelling of partially restrained beam-to-girder connections, C.O. Rex, W.S.Easterling, Prediction method for moment-rotation behaviour of composite beam to steel column connection, Ping Ren,M. Crisinel. Special connections - Connection between steel beams and concrete filled R.H.S. based on the stud technique (threaded stud), D. Vandegans, J. Janss, Seismic performance of CFT column-to-WF beam moment connections, J.M. Ricles et al, The static strength and behaviour of multiplanar I-beam to tubular column connections loaded with in-plane bending moments, G.D. de Winkel et al. Design methods - Strength of moment end-plate connections with multiple bolt rows at the beam tension flange, T.M. Murray, J.T. Borgsmiller, Estimates of ductility requirements for simple shear connections , W.A. Thornton, Mechanical modelling of semi-rigid joints for the analysis of framed steel and composite structures, F. Tschemmernegg, G. Queiroz. Modelling of connections - Modelling composite connection response, B. Ahmed et al, Moment-rotation model of steel-to-concrete end-plate connections, L. Dunai et al. Frame behaviour - Characteristics semi-rigid connection relationships for-frame analysis and design, D.W. White, Wai-Fah Chen, Influence of structural frame behaviour on joint design, S. Giusse, J.P. Jaspart, Evaluation on static and dynamic structural coefficient of steel frames with semi-rigid joints via numerical simulations, D. Dubina et al. Cyclic response - Low cycle fatigue testing of semi-rigid beam-to column connections, L. Calado, C. Castiglioni, Post- earthquake stability of steel moment frames with damaged connections, A. Astaneh-Asl. Design standards - Criteria for the use of preloaded bolts in structural joints, J.W.B. Stark, Design of fillet welds in rectangular hollow section T,Y and X connections using new North American code provision, J.A. Packer, requirements and capabilities for composite connections in non-sway frames, D.A. Nethercot, State of practice - Strength and installation characteristics of tension control bolts, G.L. Kulak, S.T. Undershute, A review of connection research and development in the UK, D.B. Moore. Connection in Australia - Connection research, design and practice in Australia, G. Hancock et al. Current research needs for connections in steel structures.