The present book has a scope to discuss in depth all the aspects of the notion of semi-rigidity in steel structural connections that has been introduced into the structural steelwork praxis by Eurocode 3: "Design of Steel Structures, from the fundamental notions till the applications of this theory. The book presents a comprehensive survey of all the relevant topics: the definition of semi-rigid steel structural connections, their classification and their influence to the structural response of sway and non-sway steel frames. The sources of connection compliance, ductility and the application...

A detailed presentation of the major role played by correctly designed and fabricated joints in the safe and reliable response of steel, composite and timber structures. The typology/morphology of connections is discussed for both conventional pinned and rigid joints and semi-rigid types. All relevant topics are comprehensively surveyed: definitions, classification, and influence of joint behaviour on overall structural response. Also presented are the application of the component method, the notion of rotational capacity, the local ductility of different types of earthquake-resistant...