Calculation Methods for Steel Joints: Comparative Study of European Design Regulations and Partial Finite Element Analyses

Traditionally, steel joints are calculated by the calculation rules described in the Eurocode 3: NEN-EN 1993-1-8. Effective lengths are important parameters to determine the different resistances of the components in the steel joint. Finite Element Analyses (FEA)...

The economical advantages of the use of S460 steel: Based on a comparison with lower strength steel

This master’s thesis is about the use of higher strength steel in buildings and the economical advantages of the use of this steel. The economical advantages are examined based on a comparison of similar designs with the use of the steel grades S355 and S460. The latter could in some cases result in large weight and cost savings. The costs are...