Welcome to Shawn Jones's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio
Thesis Research
Source #1:
Beam-to-Column Connections by Blodgett, Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation
This research contains good background data related to the different types of moment connections and it also had an emphasis on welds. There is a moment diagram figure for different types of connections (angles, plates, and butt welds). Another diagram used is End Moment vs. End Rotation for different connection restraints. Lastly, there's a section at the end dedicated to moment transfer which gives a little more detail about how the connections behave. This was a good starting source for information, but contained no method of calculation.
Source #2:
Semi-Rigid Frame Design Methods for Practicing Engineers by John Christopher & Reidar Bjorhovde
This research contains technical data related to all connection types found in construction. This paper is more complex than the other research but also offers multiple methods of moment restraint calculation and stiffness. Along with the calculations, it also offers estimates and charts relating to flexiblity and connection response. This research is the basis for most of my calculation work.
Source #3:
AE 439 & AE 534 Class Materials
Materials and information from these classes was given to me by Dr. Hanagan and will be used to further my understandting of connection analysis.