Discussion

Further research on chord length and boundary conditions of CHS T- and X-joints

Current static design guidance for hollow-section joints

Re-evaluation of the moment capacity of CHS joints

FE analysis for welded hollow-section joints and bolted joints

Background of the new RHS joints strength equations in the IIW (2009) recommendatiaons

Joints between plates or I sections and a circular hollow section chord

Design guide for rectangular hollow section (RHS) joints under predominantly static loading (2nd ed)

Evaluation of new CHS strength formulae to design strengths

Evaluation of the new IIW CHS strength formulae for thick-walled joints

Reanalysis of the moment capacity of CHS joints

Comparison of the new-IIW (2008) CHS joint strength formulae with those of the previous IIW (1989) and the new API (2007)

Joints between plates or I sections and a circular hollow section chord

Design guide for circular hollow section (CHS) joints under predominantly static loading (2nd ed)

New IIW (2008) static design recommendations for hollow section joints

Chord stress function for K gap joints of rectangular hollow sections

New ultimate strength formulation for axially loaded CHS K-joints

The effect of chord load on the ultimate strength of CHS X-joints

The effect of chord length and boundary conditions on the static strength of CHS T- and X-joints

Chord stress functions for K gap joints of rectangular hollow sections