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Steelwork terminolagy

Steelwork terminolagy

Steelwork terminolagy

(OP)
I'm trying to understand the terminology used in steelwork. I've spent my life in the machinery side of engineering so the terms are a bit alien.
I'd like to know how the following connections are achieved in practice. i.e. how would the end of a beam actually be fixed to give that condition.
Terms like "partially" & "nominally" retrained don't seem right in the real world, it would suggest to me a "weak" connection.
Example:-  Fully restrained = (I suppose) Welded all round the end of the beam  (am I right on that one?) Here's the others
1.    Laterally restrained = ?
2.    Nominal torsional restraint =?
3.    One flange only laterally restrained =?
4.    Partially restrained against rotation on plan
If a flange is said to be laterally restrained only, does that mean it can move up & down and sideways?
From the above I hope you can see my dilemma.
Are there any websites on steelwork terms. I've searched but cannot get very good  answers.
Regards
Mick
 

RE: Steelwork terminolagy

From a UK perspective you could try the following

http://www.steelconstruction.org/steelconstruction/view?entityID=24&jsp=source&sessionID=-1237192541810&entityName=publication

Which is the BCSA document "joints in steel construction - simple connections"

The BCSA (British Constructional Steelwork Association) also has documents "joints in steel construction - moment connections" and "joints in steel construction composite connections" which you can find in pdf form on the website

http://www.steelconstruction.org

Hope this helps, HM

No more things should be presumed to exist than are absolutely necessary - William of Occam

RE: Steelwork terminolagy

(OP)
Wow, those are some sites!.
I hope I can find what I'm looking for in amongst all that. Planty of reading now instead of watching Coronation Street.
Thanks Hamish

RE: Steelwork terminolagy

You might also try

BS 6100 - Building and Civil Engineering Terms

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