Intro; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 An Unsolved Problem; 1.2 Limits of Traditional Approaches; 1.2.1 Generality; 1.2.2 Member Stress State Oversimplification; 1.2.3 Single Constituent Internal Combined Effects Linearization; 1.2.4 Single-Constituent External Combined-Effects Neglect; 1.2.5 Neglecting Eccentricities; 1.2.6 Use of Envelopes; 1.2.7 Oversimplification of Plastic Mechanisms Evaluation; 1.2.8 Evaluation of Buckling Phenomena; 1.3 Some Limits of the Codes of Practice; 1.3.1 Problem of Coded Standards; 1.3.2 T-Stub in Eurocode 3.

1.3.3 Eurocode 3 Component Model1.3.4 Distribution of Internal Forces; 1.3.5 Prying Forces; 1.3.6 Block Tearing; 1.4 Scope of This Book; 1.5 Automatic Modeling and Analysis of 3D Connections; 1.6 Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 2 Jnodes; 2.1 BFEM; 2.2 From the BFEM to the Member Model; 2.2.1 Physical Model and the Analytical Model; 2.2.2 Member Detection: Connection Codes; 2.2.3 An Automatic Algorithm for Straight Prismatic Member Detection; 2.2.4 Member Data Structure; 2.2.5 Member Classification at a Node; 2.2.6 Member Mutual Alignment Coding; 2.3 Jnodes.

2.3.1 Need for the Jnode Concept2.3.2 Jnode Definition; 2.4 Jnode Analytics; 2.4.1 Classification of Jnodes; 2.4.2 Simple Jnodes; 2.4.3 Hierarchical Jnodes; 2.4.4 Central Jnodes; 2.4.5 Cuspidal Jnodes; 2.4.6 Tangent Jnodes; 2.4.7 Constraints; 2.4.8 Summary of Jnode Classification; 2.4.9 Setting Connection Codes: Examples; 2.5 Equal Jnodes Detection; 2.5.1 Toponode; 2.5.2 Jnode Data Structure; 2.5.3 Superimposable Member Couples; 2.5.4 Criteria to Assess Jnodes Equality; 2.5.5 Algorithm to Find Equal Jnodes; 2.5.6 Examples; 2.6 Structural Connectivity Indices; 2.7 Particular Issues.

2.7.1 Symmetries2.7.2 Splitting of Jnodes; 2.7.3 Mutual Interaction of Different Jnodes, Jnode Clusters; 2.7.4 Tolerances; 2.8 Jclasses; References; Chapter 3 A Model for Connection; 3.1 Terminology; 3.2 Graphs of Connections; 3.3 Subconstituents vs Layouts; 3.4 Classification of Connections; Reference; Chapter 4 Renodes; 4.1 From Jnode to Renode Concept; 4.2 BREP Geometrical Description of 3D Objects; 4.3 The Scene; 4.3.1 Generality; 4.3.2 Members; 4.3.3 Typical Fittings; 4.3.4 Connectors; 4.4 Dual Geometry; 4.5 Automatic Connection Detection; 4.5.1 Faces in Contact; 4.5.2 Bolt Layouts.

4.5.3 Weld Layouts4.6 Elementary Operations; 4.7 Renode Logic and the Chains; 4.7.1 Minimum Compliance Criteria for Renode Good Design; 4.7.2 Chains; 4.7.3 Finding Chains; 4.8 Prenodes; 4.9 After Scene Creation; Chapter 5 Pillars of Connection Analysis; 5.1 Equilibrium; 5.1.1 Generality; 5.1.2 Statics of Free Rigid Bodies; 5.2 Action Reaction Principle; 5.3 Statics of Connections; 5.3.1 Equilibrium of Members in Renodes: Proper and Dual Models; 5.3.2 Force Packets for Compound Members; 5.3.3 Primary Unknowns: Iso-, Hypo-, and Hyperconnectivity; 5.4 Static Theorem of Limit Analysis; 5.5 The Unsaid of the Engineering Simplified Methods; 5.6 Missing Pillars of Connection Analysis; 5.7 Analysis of Connections: General Path.

6. Connectors: Weld Layouts; 7. Connectors: Bolt Layouts and Contact; 8. Failure Modes; 9. Analysis: Hybrid Approach; 10. Analysis: Pure FEM Approach; 11. Conclusions and Future Developments; Appendix 1: Conventions and Recalls; Appendix 2: Tangent Stiffness Matrix of Fillet‐Welds; Appendix 3: Tangent Stiffness Matrix of Bolts in Shear; Symbols and Abbreviations; Index.