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Interactive Reference List for 16th Edition

Browse all of the Reference Lists in the 16th Edition Steel Construction Manual, sorted by the part of manual in which the reference appears. Note that Parts 5, 17, and 18 do not contain any references to other publications. Where possible, active links are provided to assist with obtaining the cited literature.

Some content hosted on the AISC web site is available only to AISC members as part of their member benefits. Some of the references are linked to the web sites of other associations where they can be accessed for a fee.

Interactive Reference List for 16th Edition

Part 1: Dimensions and Properties

Ruddy, J.L., Marlo, J.P., Ioannides, S.A., and Alfawakhiri, F. (2003),
Fire Resistance of Structural Steel Framing,
Design Guide 19,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Seaburg, P.A. and Carter, C.J. (1997),
Torsional Analysis of Structural Steel Members,
Design Guide 9,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

STI (2015),
HSS Design Manual, Volume One: Section Properties & Design Information,
Steel Tube Institute, Glenview, Ill.
Available at: www.steeltubeinstitute.org.

Part 2: General Design Considerations

ACI (2019),
Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary,
ACI 318-19,
American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Mich.
Available at: www.concrete.org.

Allison, H. (1991),
Low- and Medium-Rise Steel Buildings,
Design Guide 5,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

AISC (1973),
Commentary on Highly Restrained Welded Connections,”
Engineering Journal, Vol. 10, No. 3,
American Institute of Steel Construction, pp. 61–73.

AISC (1989),
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings—Allowable Stress Design and Plastic Design,
American Institute of Steel Construction,
Chicago, Ill., June 1.

AISC (1993),
Specification for Load and Resistance Factor Design of Single-Angle Members,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Ill., December 1.

AISC (1997),
Specification for the Design of Steel Hollow Structural Sections,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Ill., April 15.

AISC (2000),
Load and Resistance Factor Design of Structural Steel Buildings,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Ill., December 27, 1999.

AISC (2005),
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings,
ANSI/AISC 360-05,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Ill., March 9.

AISC (2009),
Detailing for Steel Construction, 3rd Ed.,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Ill.

AISC (2016),
Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings,
ANSI/AISC 341-16,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Ill., July 12.

AISC (2018),
Seismic Design Manual, 3rd Ed.,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Ill.

AISC (2022a),
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings,
ANSI/AISC 360-22,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Ill., August 1.

AISC (2022b),
Code of Standard Practice for Structural Steel Buildings,
ANSI/AISC 303-22,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Ill., May 9.

AISC (2022c),
Seismic Provisions for Structural Buildings,
ANSI/AISC 341-22,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Ill., September 26.

AISC (2022d),
Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for Seismic Applications,
ANSI/AISC 358-22,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Ill., August 18.

AISC (2023),
Companion to the AISC Steel Construction Manual, V16.0,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Ill.

AMPP (2021),
SSPC Painting Manual, Volume II: Systems and Specifications,
Association for Materials Protection and Performance, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Available at: store.ampp.org.

ASCE (2022),
Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures,
ASCE/SEI 7-22,
American Society of Civil Engineers, Reston, Va.
Available at: www.asce.org.

ASM (2006),
ASM Handbook Volume 13C: Corrosion: Environments and Industries,
ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio.
Available at: www.asminternational.org.

ASTM (2018a),
Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Tee Rails,
ASTM A1-00(2018),
ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa.
Available at: www.astm.org.

ASTM (2018b),
Standard Specification for Through-Thickness Tension Testing of Steel Plates for Special Applications,
ASTM A770/A770M-03(2018),
ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa.
Available at: www.astm.org.

ASTM (2020a),
Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, for General Application,
ASTM A27/A27M-20,
ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa.
Available at: www.astm.org.

ASTM (2020b),
Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought,
ASTM A29/29M-20,
ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa.
Available at: www.astm.org.

ASTM (2021a),
Standard Specification for Hot-Rolled Carbon, Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy, and Alloy Steel Floor Plates,
ASTM A786/A786M-15(2021),
ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa.
Available at: www.astm.org.

ASTM (2021b),
Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Service,
ASTM A216/A216M-21,
ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa.
Available at: www.astm.org.

ASTM (2021c),
Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Crane Rails,
ASTM A759-21,
ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa.
Available at: www.astm.org.

ASTM (2022),
Standard Specification for Steel Forgings, Carbon and Alloy, for General Industrial Use,
ASTM A668/A668M-22,
ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa.
Available at: www.astm.org.

AWS (2012),
Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination,
AWS A2.4:2012,
American Welding Society, Miami, Fla.
Available at: www.aws.org.

AWS (2020),
Structural Welding Code—Steel,
AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2020,
American Welding Society, Miami, Fla.
Available at: www.aws.org.

AWS (2021),
Structural Welding Code—Seismic Supplement,
AWS D1.8/D1.8M:2021,
American Welding Society, Miami, Fla.
Available at: www.aws.org.

Baddoo, N. and Meza, F. (2022),
Structural Stainless Steel,
Design Guide 27, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Barber, D., Blount, D., Hand, J.J., Roelofs, M., Wingo, L., Woodson, J., and Yang, F. (2022),
Hybrid Steel Frames with Wood Floors,
Design Guide 37,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Barger, B.L. and West, M.A. (2001),
New OSHA Erection Rules: How They Affect Engineers, Fabricators and Contractors,
Modern Steel Construction, May,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Barsom, J.A. and Rolfe, S.T. (1999),
Fracture and Fatigue Control in Structures: Applications of Fracture Mechanics,
3rd Edition,
ASTM, West Conshohocken, Pa.
Available at: www.astm.org.

Bhardwaj, S.R. and Varma, A.H. (2017),
Modular Steel-Plate Composite Walls for Safety-Related Nuclear Facilities,
Design Guide 32,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Bjorhovde, R. (2006),
Cold Bending of Wide-Flange Shapes for Construction,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 271–286.

Brockenbrough, R.L. and Merritt, F.S. (2011),
Structural Steel Designer’s Handbook,
5th Edition,
McGraw-Hill, New York, N.Y.
Available at www.mhprofessional.com.

Brockenbrough, R.L. and Schuster, J. (2018),
Rehabilitation and Retrofit,
Design Guide 15, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Camp, J.M., Francis, C.B., and McGannon, H.E. (1951),
The Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel,
6th Ed.,
U.S. Steel, Pittsburgh, Pa.
This publication is not readily available.

Carter, C.J. (1999),
Stiffening of Wide-Flange Columns at Moment Connections: Wind and Seismic Applications,
Design Guide 13,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

CASE (2020),
A Guideline Addressing Coordination and Completeness of Structural Construction Documents,
Document 962D,
Council of American Structural Engineers, Washington, D.C.
Available at: www.acec.org/case/.

Churches, C.H., Troup, E.W.J., and Angeloff, C. (2003),
Steel-Framed Open-Deck Parking Structures,
Design Guide 18,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

CISC (1989),
Roof Framing with Cantilever (Gerber) Girders & Open Web Joists,
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction, Willowdale, Ontario, Canada.

Darwin, D. (1990),
Steel and Composite Beams with Web Openings,
Design Guide 2,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Dexter, R.J. and Melendrez, M.I. (2000),
“Through-Thickness Properties of Column Flanges in Welded Moment Connections,”
Journal of Structural Engineering,
ASCE, Vol. 126, No. 1, pp. 24–31.
Available at: ascelibrary.org.

DOD (2016),
Design of Buildings to Resist Progressive Collapse,
UFC 4-023-03, November.
Available at: www.wbdg.org.

Dowswell, B. (2018),
Curved Member Design,
Design Guide 33,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Eatherton, M.R. and Murray, T.M. (2023),
End-Plate Moment Connections: An Update to Design Guide 4 and Design Guide 16,
Design Guide 39,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Fares, S.S, Coulson, J., and Dinehart, D.W. (2016),
Castellated and Cellular Beam Design,
Design Guide 31,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Federal Construction Council (1974),
Technical Report No. 65, Expansion Joints in Buildings,
National Research Council, Washington, D.C.
Available at: www.nationalacademies.org.

Fisher, J.M. (2019),
Industrial Building Design,
Design Guide 7, 3rd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Fisher, J.M. and Kloiber, L.A. (2006),
Base Plate and Anchor Rod Design,
Design Guide 1, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Fisher, J.W., Kulak, G.L., and Smith, I.F.C. (1998),
A Fatigue Primer for Structural Engineers,
NSBA/AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Friedman, A. (2018),
Steel-Framed Stairway Design,
Design Guide 34,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Geschwindner, L.F. and Gustafson, K. (2010),
Single-Plate Shear Connection Design to Meet Structural Integrity Requirements,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 47, No. 3, pp. 189–202.

Gewain, R.G., Iwankiw, N.R., and Alfawakhiri, F. (2003),
Fire,
Facts for Steel Buildings 1,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Gilsanz, R., Hamburger, R., Barker, D., Smith, J., and Rahimian, A. (2013),
Design of Blast Resistant Structures,
Design Guide 26,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Griffis, L.G. (1992),
Load and Resistance Factor Design of W-Shapes Encased in Concrete,
Design Guide 6,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Griffis, L.G. and White, D.W. (2013),
Stability Design of Steel Buildings,
Design Guide 28,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Gross, J.L., Engelhardt, M.D., Uang, C.M., Kasai, K., and Iwankiw, N.R. (1999),
Modification of Existing Welded Steel Moment Frame Connections for Seismic Resistance,
Design Guide 12,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Hamburger, R.O. (2009),
Earthquakes and Seismic Design,
Facts for Steel Buildings 3,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

ICC (2021),
International Building Code,
International Code Council, Country Club Hills, Ill.
Available at: www.iccsafe.org.

Kloiber, L.A. and Burmeister, S.B. (2020),
Design Considerations for Camber,
Design Guide 36,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Kulak, G.L. (2002),
High Strength Bolts—A Primer for Structural Engineers,
Design Guide 17,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

LaBoube, R. and Fisher, J.M. (2019),
Steel-Framed Storm Shelters,
Design Guide 35,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Leon, R.T., Hoffman, J.J., and Staeger, T. (1996),
Partially Restrained Composite Connections,
Design Guide 8,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Marchand, K.A. and Alfawakhiri, F. (2004),
Blast and Progressive Collapse,
Facts for Steel Buildings 2,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Markham, B. and Ungar, E. (2015),
Sound Isolation and Noise Control in Steel Buildings,
Design Guide 30,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Markham, B. and Ungar, E. (2016),
Sound Isolation and Noise Control,
Facts for Steel Buildings 4,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Miller, D.K. (2017),
Welded Connections—A Primer for Engineers,
Design Guide 21, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Muir, L.S. and Thornton, W.A. (2014),
Vertical Bracing Connections—Analysis and Design,
Design Guide 29,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Murray, T.M., Allen, D.E., Ungar, E.E., and Davis, D.B. (2016),
Vibrations of Steel-Framed Structural Systems Due to Human Activity,
Design Guide 11, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Murray, T.M., Ungar, E.E., and Davis, D.B. (2018),
Vibration,
Facts for Steel Buildings 5,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

OSHA (2021),
Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart R Safety Standards for Steel Erection,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Washington, D.C.,
Available at: www.osha.gov.

Packer, J., McCormick, J., and Olson, K. (2023),
Hollow Structural Section Connections,
Design Guide 24, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Parker, J.C. (2008),
Façade Attachments to Steel-Framed Buildings,
Design Guide 22,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

RCSC (2020),
Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts,
Research Council on Structural Connections, Chicago, Ill.

Ricker, D.T. (1988),
Field Welding to Existing Structures,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp. 1–16.

Rolfe, S.T. (1977),
Fracture and Fatigue Control in Steel Structures,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 2–15.

Rongoe, J. (1996),
Design Guidelines for Continuous Beams Supporting Steel Joist Roof Structures,”
Proceedings of the AISC National Steel Construction Conference, pp. 23.1–23.44,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Ruby, D.I. (2008),
Constructability of Structural Steel Buildings,
Design Guide 23,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Ruddy, J.L., Marlo, J.P., Ioannides, S.A., and Alfawakhiri, F. (2003),
Fire Resistance of Structural Steel Framing,
Design Guide 19,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Sabelli, R. and Bruneau, M. (2006),
Steel Plate Shear Walls,
Design Guide 20,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Sabelli, R., Griffis, L., and Geschwindner, L.F. (2021),
Determination of Second-Order Effects and Design for Stability Using the Drift Limit,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 58, No. 3, pp. 185–196.

Seaburg, P.A. and Carter, C.J. (1997),
Torsional Analysis of Structural Steel Members,
Design Guide 9,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Thornton, W.A. (1995),
Connections: Art, Science, and Information in the Quest for Economy and Safety,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol 32, No. 4, pp. 132–144.

Tide, R.H.R. (1990),
Reinforcing Steel Members and the Effects of Welding,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 129–131.

USGSA (2016),
“General Services Administration Alternate Path Analysis & Design Guidelines for Progressive Collapse Resistance,”
U.S. General Services Administration, Washington, D.C.
Available at: www.gsa.gov.

Varma, A.H., Broberg, M., Shafaei, S., and Taghipour, A.A. (2022),
SpeedCore Systems for Steel Structures,
Design Guide 38,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

West, M.A., Fisher, J.M., and Griffis, L.G. (2003),
Serviceability Design Considerations for Steel Buildings,
Design Guide 3, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

West, M.A. and Fisher, J.M. (2020),
Erection Bracing of Low-Rise Structural Steel Buildings,
Design Guide 10, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Wexler, N. and Lin, F.B. (2001),
Staggered Truss Framing Systems,
Design Guide 14,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

White, D.W., Jeong, W.Y., and Slein, R. (2021),
Frame Design Using Nonprismatic Members,
Design Guide 25, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Part 3: Design of Flexural Members

Allison, H.R. (1991),
Low- and Medium-Rise Steel Buildings,
Design Guide 5,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Murray, T.M., Allen, D.E., Ungar, E.E., and Davis, D.B. (2016),
Vibrations of Steel-Framed Structural Systems Due to Human Activity,
Design Guide 11, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Viest, I.M., Colaco, J.P., Furlong, R.W., Griffis, L.G., Leon, R.T., and Wyllie, L.A., Jr. (1997),
Composite Construction: Design for Buildings,
McGraw-Hill, New York, N.Y.
This publication is not readily available.

West, M.A., Fisher, J.M., and Griffis, L.G. (2003),
Serviceability Design Considerations for Steel Buildings,
Design Guide 3, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Part 4: Design of Compression Members

Griffis, L.G. (1992),
Load and Resistance Factor Design of W-Shapes Encased in Concrete,
Design Guide 6,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Liu, D., Davis, B., Arber, L., and Sabelli, R. (2013),
Torsional and Constrained-Axis Flexural- Torsional Buckling Tables for Steel W-Shapes in Compression,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 50, No. 4, pp. 205–247.

Viest, I.M., Colaco, J.P., Furlong, R.W., Griffis, L.G., Leon, R.T., and Wyllie, L.A. (1997),
Composite Construction Design for Buildings,
McGraw-Hill, New York, N.Y.
This publication is not readily available.

Ziemian, R.D. (ed.) (2010),
Guide to Stability Design Criteria for Metal Structures, 6th Ed.,
John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken, N.J.
Available at: www.wiley.com.

Part 6: Design of Members Subject to Combined Forces

Aminmansour, A. (2000),
A New Approach for Design of Steel Beam-Columns,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 37, No. 2, pp. 41–72, Chicago, Ill.

Aminmansour, A. (2006),
New Method of Design for Combined Tension and Bending,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 43, No. 4, pp. 247–256, Chicago, Ill.

Aminmansour, A. (2009),
Optimum Flexural Design of Steel Members Utilizing Moment Gradient and Cb,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 46, No. 1, pp. 47–55, Chicago, Ill.

Denavit, M.D., Hajjar, J.F., and Leon, R.T. (2016),
Cross-Section Strength of Circular Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Beam-Columns,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 53, No. 2, pp. 99−105, Chicago, Ill.

Geschwindner, L.F. (2010),
Discussion of Limit State Response of Composite Columns and Beam-Columns Part II: Application of Design Provisions for the 2005 AISC Specification,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 47, No. 2, pp. 131–139, Chicago, Ill.

Seaburg, P.A. and Carter, C.J. (1997),
Torsional Analysis of Structural Steel Members,
Design Guide 9,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Part 7: Design Considerations for Bolts

AISI (2020),
North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, with Supplement 2,
AISI S100-16s/S2-20,
American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington, District of Columbia.
Available at: www.cfsei.org.

ASME (2012),
Square, Hex, Heavy Hex, and Askew Head Bolts and Hex, Heavy Hex, Hex Flange, Lobed Head, and Lag Screws (Inch Series),
ASME B18.2.1,
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York, N.Y.
Available at: www.asme.org.

ASME (2019),
Fasteners for Use in Structural Applications,
ASME B18.2.6,
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York, N.Y.
Available at: www.asme.org.

Bowman, M.D. and Betancourt, M. (1991),
Reuse of A325 and A490 High-Strength Bolts,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 28, No. 3, pp. 110–118.

Carter, C.J. (1996),
Specifying Bolt Length for High-Strength Bolts,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 43–53.

Crawford, S.F. and Kulak, G.L. (1971),
“Eccentrically Loaded Bolted Connections,”
Journal of the Structural Division,
ASCE, Vol. 97, No. ST3, pp. 765–784.
Available at: ascelibrary.org.

Henderson, J.E. (1996),
“Bending, Bolting and Nailing of Hollow Structural Sections,”
Proceedings International Conference on Tubular Structures, pp. 150–161,
American Welding Society.
This publication is not readily available.

IFI (2013),
Test Evaluation Procedures for Coating Qualification Intended for Use on High-Strength Structural Bolts,
IFI-144,
Industrial Fasteners Institute, Independence, Ohio.
Available at: www.indfast.org.

Korol, R.M., Ghobarah, A., and Mourad, S. (1993),
“Blind Bolting W-Shape Beams to HSS Columns,”
Journal of Structural Engineering,
ASCE, Vol.119, No.12, pp. 3,463–3,481.
Available at: ascelibrary.org.

Kulak, G.L. (1975),
Eccentrically Loaded Slip-Resistant Connections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 52–55.

Kulak, G.L. (2002),
High-Strength Bolts—A Primer for Structural Engineers,
Design Guide 17,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Packer, J.A. (1996),
“Nailed Tubular Connections under Axial Loading,”
Journal of Structural Engineering,
ASCE, Vol. 122, No. 8, pp. 867–872.
Available at: ascelibrary.org.

Packer, J., McCormick, J., and Olson, K. (2023),
Hollow Structural Section Connections,
Design Guide 24, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Salmon, C.G., Johnson, J.E., and Malhas, F.A. (2009),
Steel Structures: Design and Behavior, 5th Ed.,
Prentice Hill, Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Available at: www.pearson.com.

Sherman, D.R. (1995),
Simple Framing Connections to HSS Columns,”
Proceedings, National Steel Construction Conference, San Antonio, Texas,
AISC, pp. 30-1 to 30-16.

Part 8: Design Considerations for Welds

AWS (2012),
Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination,
AWS A2.4:2012,
American Welding Society, Miami, Fla.
Available at: www.aws.org.

AWS (2016),
Guide for the Nondestructive Inspection of Welds,
AWS B1.10M/B1.10:2016,
American Welding Society, Miami, Fla.
Available at: www.aws.org.

AWS (2018),
Structural Welding Code—Sheet Steel,
AWS D1.3/D1.3M:2018,
American Welding Society, Miami, Fla.
Available at: www.aws.org.

Blodgett, O.W. (1966),
Design of Welded Structures,
James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
Available at: www.jflf.org.

Blodgett, O.W. (1980),
Detailing to Achieve Practical Welded Fabrication,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 17, No. 4, pp. 106–119.

Blodgett, O.W., Funderburk, R.S., and Miller, D.K. (1997),
Fabricator’s and Erector’s Guide to Welded Steel Construction,
James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
Available at: www.jflf.org.

Butler, L.J., Pal, S., and Kulak, G.L. (1972),
“Eccentrically Loaded Welded Connections,”
Journal of the Structural Division,
ASCE, Vol. 98, No. ST5, May, pp. 989–1,005.
Available at: ascelibrary.org.

Crawford, S.F. and Kulak, G.L. (1971),
“Eccentrically Loaded Bolted Connections,”
Journal of the Structural Division,
ASCE, Vol. 97, No. ST3, pp. 765–784.
Available at: ascelibrary.org.

Dowswell, B. (2019),
Clearance for Welded Joints,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 56, No. 1, pp. 7–26.

Dowswell, B. and Smith, C. (2017),
Clearance is Critical,”
Modern Steel Construction,
American Institute of Steel Construction, December.

Higgins, T.R. (1971),
Treatment of Eccentrically-Loaded Connections in the AISC Manual,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 52–54.

Institute of Welding (1972),
Procedures and Recommendations for the Ultrasonic Testing of Butt Welds,
Institute of Welding, London, England.
This publication is not readily available.

Krautkramer, J. (1990),
Ultrasonic Testing of Materials, 4th Ed.,
Springer-Verlag, Berlin, West Germany.
This publication is not readily available.

Lesik, D.F. and Kennedy, D.J.L. (1990),
“Ultimate Strength of Fillet-Welded Connections Loaded in Plane,”
Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, National Research Council of Canada, Vol. 17, No. 1.
Available at: cdnsciencepub.com.

Miller, D.K. (2017),
Welded Connections—A Primer for Engineers,
Design Guide 21, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Post, J.W. (1990),
Box-Tube Connections: Choices of Joint Details and Their Influence on Costs,”
National Steel Construction Conference Proceedings,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Part 9: Design of Connecting Elements

Abolitz, A.L. and Warner, M.E. (1965),
Bending Under Seated Connections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 1–5.

Astaneh, A. (1998),
“Seismic Behavior and Design of Gusset Plates,”
Steel Tips,
Structural Steel Educational Council, December.
This publication is not readily available.

Carter, C.J. (1999),
Stiffening of Wide-Flange Columns at Moment Connections: Wind and Seismic Applications,
Design Guide 13,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Cheng, J.J.R. and Yura, J.A. (1988),
“Lateral Buckling Tests on Coped Steel Beams,”
Journal of Structural Engineering,
ASCE, Vol. 114, No. 1, pp. 16–30.
Available at: ascelibrary.org.

Dowswell, B. (2011),
A Yield Line Component Method for Bolted Flange Connections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 48, No. 2, pp. 93–116.

Dowswell, B. and Whyte, R. (2014),
Local Stability of Double-Coped Beams,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 51, No. 1, pp. 43–52.

Dowswell, B. (2015),
Plastic Strength of Connection Elements,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 52, No. 1, pp. 47–66.

Dranger, T.S. (1977),
Yield Line Analysis of Bolted Hanging Connections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 92–97.

Kapp, R.H. (1974),
Yield Line Analysis of a Web Connection in Direct Tension,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 38–41.

Lam, C.C., Yam, M.C.H, Iu, V.P., and Cheng, J.J.R (2000),
“Design for Lateral-Torsional Buckling of Coped I-beams,”
Journal of Constructional Research,
Elsevier, Vol. 54, No. 3, pp. 423–443.
Available at: www.sciencedirect.com.

Neal, B.G. (1961),
“The Effect of Shear and Normal Forces on the Fully Plastic Moment of a Beam of Rectangular Cross Section,”
Journal of Applied Mechanics,
Vol. 28, pp. 269–274.
Available at: asmedigitalcollection.asme.org.

Stockwell, F.W. (1974),
Yield Line Analysis of Column Webs with Welded Beam Connections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 11, No. 1, pp. 12–17.

Swanson, J.A. (2002),
Ultimate Strength Prying Models for Bolted T-Stub Connections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 39, No. 3, pp. 136–147.

Thornton, W.A. (1992),
Strength and Serviceability of Hanger Connections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 29, No. 4, pp. 145–149.
See also ERRATA, Engineering Journal, Vol. 33, No. 1, 1996, pp. 39, 40.

Thornton, W.A. (1996),
Rational Design of Tee Shear Connections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 34–37.

Thornton, W.A. and Lini, C. (2011),
The Whitmore Section,”
Modern Steel Construction,
AISC, July.

TMS (2016a),
Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures,
TMS 402-16,
The Masonry Society, Longmont, Colo.
Available at: masonrysociety.org.

TMS (2016b),
Specification for Masonry Structures,
TMS 602-16,
The Masonry Society, Longmont, Colo.
Available at: masonrysociety.org.

Wheeler, A.T., Clarke, M.J., Hancock, G.J., and Murray, T.M. (1998),
“Design Model for Bolted Moment End-Plate Connections Joining Rectangular Hollow Sections,”
Journal of Structural Engineering,
ASCE, Vol. 124, No. 2.
Available at: ascelibrary.org.

Whitmore, R.E. (1952),
“Experimental Investigation of Stresses in Gusset Plates,”
Bulletin No. 16,
Civil Engineering, The University of Tennessee Engineering Experiment Station, Knoxville, Tenn.
This publication is not readily available.

Part 10: Design of Simple Shear Connections

Abolitz, A.L. and Warner, M.E. (1965),
Bending Under Seated Connections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 1–5.

Brockenbrough, R.L. (2006),
Development of Fabrication Guidelines for Cold Bending of Plates,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 43, No. 1, pp. 49–56.

Cheng, J.J.R. and Yura, J.A (1988),
“Lateral Buckling Tests on Coped Steel Beams,”
Journal of Structural Engineering,
ASCE, Vol. 114, No. 1, pp. 16–30.
Available at: ascelibrary.org.

Dowswell, B. (2019),
Torsion of Rectangular Connection Elements,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 56, No. 2, pp. 63–87.

Ellifritt, D.S. and Sputo, T. (1999),
Design Criteria for Stiffened Seated Connections to Column Webs,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. 160–167.

Kulak, G.L. (2002),
High Strength Bolts—A Primer for Structural Engineers,
Design Guide 17,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Kulak, G.L. and Green, D.L. (1990),
Design of Connectors in Web-Flange Beam or Girder Splices,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 27, No. 2, pp. 41–48.

Muir, L.S. and Hewitt, C.M. (2009),
Design of Unstiffened Extended Single-Plate Shear Connections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 46, No. 2, pp. 67–79.

Muir, L.S. and Thornton, W.A. (2011),
The Development of a New Design Procedure for Conventional Single-Plate Shear Connections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 48, No. 2, pp. 141–152.

Roeder, C.W. and Dailey, R.H. (1989),
The Results of Experiments on Seated Beam Connections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 26, No. 3, pp. 90–95.

Salmon, C.G., Johnson, J.E., and Malhas, F.A. (2009),
Steel Structures: Design and Behavior, 5th Ed.,
Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Available at: www.pearson.com.

Sherman, D.R. (1996),
Designing With Structural Tubing,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 33, No. 3, pp. 101–109.

Sherman, D.R. and Ghorbanpoor, A. (2002),
Design of Extended Shear Tabs,”
Final Report to the American Institute of Steel Construction, AISC.

Sputo, T. and Ellifritt, D.S. (1991),
Proposed Design Criteria for Stiffened Seated Connections to Column Webs,”
Proceedings of the 1991 National Steel Construction Conference,
AISC, pp. 8.1–8.26.

Sumner, E.A. (2003),
North Carolina State Research Report on Single-Plate Shear Connections,”
Report to the American Institute of Steel Construction,
AISC.

Part 11: Design of Moment Connections

AISC (1977),
Bridge Fatigue Guide Design and Details,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Ill.

Carter, C.J. (1999),
Stiffening of Wide-Flange Columns at Moment Connections: Wind and Seismic Applications,
Design Guide 13,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Chen, W.F., Goto, Y., and Liew, J.Y.R. (1996),
Stability Design of Semi-Rigid Frames,
John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, N.Y.
This publication is not readily available.

Chen, W.F. and Lui, E.M. (1991),
Stability Design of Steel Frames,
CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fla.
Available at: www.routledge.com.

Chen, W.F. and Patel, K.V. (1981),
“Static Behavior of Beam-to-Column Moment Connections,”
Journal of the Structural Division,
ASCE, Vol. 107, No. ST9.
Available at: ascelibrary.org.

Deierlein, G.G, Hsieh, S.H., and Shen, Y.J. (1990),
Computer-Aided Design of Steel Structures with Flexible Connections,”
Proceedings, National Steel Construction Conference, Kansas City, Mo.,
AISC, pp. 9.1–9.21.

Dowswell, B. and Muir, L. (2012),
Steelwise: Developing Mp,”
Modern Steel Construction, May.

Driscoll, G.C. and Beedle, L.S. (1982),
Suggestions for Avoiding Beam-to-Column Web Connection Failures,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 16–19.

Driscoll, G.C., Pourbohloul, A., and Wang, X. (1983),
“Fracture of Moment Connections—Tests on Simulated Beam-to-Column Web Moment Connection Details,”
Fritz Engineering Laboratory Report No. 469.7,
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa.
Available at: preserve.lib.lehigh.edu.

Eatherton, M.R. and Murray, T.M. (2023),
End-Plate Moment Connections: An Update to Design Guide 4 and Design Guide 16,
Design Guide 39,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Gerstle, K.H. and Ackroyd, M.H. (1989),
Behavior and Design of Flexibly Connected Building Frames,”
Proceedings, National Steel Construction Conference, Nashville, Tenn,
AISC, pp. 1.1–1.28.

Geschwindner, L.F. (1991),
A Simplified Look at Partially Restrained Beams,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 28, No. 2, pp. 73–78.

Geschwindner, L.F. and Disque, R.O. (2005),
Flexible Moment Connections for Unbraced Frames Subject to Lateral Forces—A Return to Simplicity,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 99–112.

Goverdhan, A.V. (1983),
“A Collection of Experimental Moment Rotation Curves and Evaluation of Prediction Equations for Semi-Rigid Connections,”
Master of Science Thesis, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.
This publication is not readily available.

Hart, W.H. and Milek, W.A. (1965),
Splices in Plastically Designed Continuous Structures,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 33–37.

Huang, J.S., Chen, W.F., and Beedle, L.S. (1973),
“Behavior and Design of Steel Beam-to-Column Moment Connections,”
Bulletin 188, October,
WRC, New York, N.Y.
This publication is not readily available.

Kishi, N. and Chen, W.F. (1986),
“Database of Steel Beam-to-Column Connections,”
CE-STR-86-26,
Purdue University, School of Engineering, West Lafayette, Ind.
This publication is not readily available.

Leon, R.T., Hoffman, J.J., and Staeger, T. (1996),
Partially Restrained Composite Connections,
Design Guide 8,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Lincoln Electric Company (1973),
The Procedure Handbook of Arc Welding,
Lincoln Electric Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
Available at: www.jflf.org.

Meng, R.L. and Murray, T.M. (1997),
Seismic Performance of Bolted End-Plate Moment Connection,”
Proceedings, National Steel Construction Conference, Chicago, Ill.,
AISC, pp. 30-1–30-14.

Nethercot, D.A. and Chen, W.F. (1988),
“Effects of Connections on Columns,”
Journal of Constructional Steel Research,
Elsevier, pp. 201–239.
Available at: www.sciencedirect.com.

Packer, J., McCormick, J., and Olson, K. (2023),
Hollow Structural Section Connections,
Design Guide 24, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Rex, C.O. and Goverdhan, A.V. (2002),
Design and Behavior of a Real PR Building,”
Connections in Steel Structures IV: Behavior Strength and Design, Proceedings of the Fourth Workshop on Connections in Steel Structures, Roanoke, Va., October 22–24, 2000,
AISC, pp. 94–105.

Schafer, B.W., Ojdrovic, R.P., and Zarghamee, M.S. (2000),
“Triaxiality and Fracture of Steel Moment Connections,”
Journal of Structural Engineering,
ASCE, Vol. 126, No. 10.
Available at: ascelibrary.org.

Sumner, E.A., Mays, T.W., and Murray, T.M. (2000),
“Cyclic Testing of Bolted Moment End-Plate Connections,”
Research Report No. CE/VPI-ST-00/03, SAC Report No. SAC/BD-00/21, submitted to the SAC Joint Venture, May, 327 p.
Available at: www.atcouncil.org.

Part 12: Design of Simple Connections for Combined Forces

AISC (2023),
Companion to the AISC Steel Construction Manual—Volume 1: Design Examples, V16.0,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Ill.

Dowswell, B. (2018),
Curved Member Design,
Design Guide 33,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Dowswell, B. (2019),
Torsion of Rectangular Connection Elements,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 56, No. 2, pp. 63-88.

Tamboli, A.R. (2017),
Handbook of Structural Steel Connection Design and Details, 3rd Ed.,
McGraw-Hill Education, New York, N.Y., Chapter 2.
Available at: www.mhprofessional.com.

Sherman, D.R. and Ghorbanpoor, A. (2002),
Design of Extended Shear Tabs,”
Final Report to the American Institute of Steel Construction,
AISC.

Part 13: Design of Bracing Connections and Truss Connections

AISC (1984),
Engineering for Steel Construction,
American Institute of Steel Construction, Chicago, Ill., pp. 7.55−7.62.

Bjorhovde, R. and Chakrabarti, S.K. (1985),
“Tests of Full-Size Gusset Plate Connections,”
Journal of Structural Engineering,
ASCE, Vol. 111, No. 3, pp. 667−684.
Available at: ascelibrary.org.

Dowswell, B., Fouad, F., Davidson, J., and Whyte, R. (2017),
Design of Wrap-Around Gusset Plates,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 54, No. 3, pp. 155−180.

Fortney, P.J. and Thornton, W.A. (2015),
The Chevron Effect—Not an Isolated Problem,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 52, No. 2, pp. 125−164.

Fortney, P.J. and Thornton, W.A. (2017),
The Chevron Effect and Analysis of Chevron Beams—A Paradigm Shift,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 54, No. 4, pp. 263–296.

Gross, J.L. and Cheok, G. (1988),
Experimental Study of Gusseted Connections for Laterally Braced Steel Buildings,
National Institute of Standards and Technology Report NISTIR 88-3849,
NIST, Gaithersburg, Md.

Gross, J.L. (1990),
Experimental Study of Gusseted Connections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 89−97.

Hewitt, C.M. and Thornton, W.A. (2004),
Rationale Behind and Proper Application of the Ductility Factor for Bracing Connections Subjected to Shear and Transverse Loading,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 41, No. 1, pp. 3−6.

Muir, L.S. and Thornton, W.A. (2014),
Vertical Bracing Connections—Analysis and Design,
Design Guide 29,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Packer, J.A., Wardenier, J., Zhao, X.-L., van der Vegte, G.J., and Kurobane, Y. (2010),
Design Guide for Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS) Joints Under Predominantly Static Loading,
Design Guide 3,
CIDECT, 2nd Ed., LSS Verlag, Cologne, Germany.
Available at: www.cidect.org.

Packer, J., McCormick, J., and Olson, K. (2023),
Hollow Structural Section Connections,
Design Guide 24, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Richards, P., Miller, B., and Linford, J. (2018),
Finite Element Evaluation of the Chevron Effect in Braced Frames,
Report No. SSRP-2018/02,
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.
This publication is not readily available.

Richard, R.M. (1986),
Analysis of Large Bracing Connection Designs for Heavy Construction,”
Proceedings, National Steel Construction Conference, Nashville, Tenn.,
AISC, pp. 31.1−31.24.

Ricker, D.T. (1992),
Value Engineering and Steel Economy,”
Modern Steel Construction,
AISC, Vol. 32, No. 2, February.

Sabelli, R., and Bolin, E. (2022),
The Chevron Effect: Reserve Strength of Existing Chevron Frames,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 59, No. 3, pp. 209−224.

Sabelli, R., Saxey, B., and Richards, P. (2020),
“The Chevron Effect in Web Shear at Midspan Gussets,”
Proceedings of the 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Sendai, Japan.
Available at: www.nicee.org/wcee.

Sabelli, R., and Saxey, B. (2021),
Design for Local Member Shear at Brace and Diagonal-Member Connections: Full-Height and Chevron Gussets,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 58, No. 1, pp. 45−78.

Thornton, W.A. (1991),
On the Analysis and Design of Bracing Connections,”
Proceedings, National Steel Construction Conference, Washington D.C.,
AISC, pp. 26.1−26.33.

Thornton, W.A. (1992),
“Designing for Cost Efficient Fabrication and Construction,”
Constructional Steel Design—An International Guide, Chapter 7,
Elsevier, London, UK, pp. 845−854.
This publication is not readily available.

Part 14: Design of Beam Bearing Plates, Column Base Plates, Anchor Rods, and Column Splices

ACI (2010),
Specification for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials,
ACI 117-10,
American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Mich.
Available at: www.concrete.org.

ASSP (2017),
Safety Requirements for Steel Erection,
ANSI/ASSE A10.13-2011 (R2017),
American Society of Safety Professionals, Park Ridge, Ill.
Available at: www.assp.org.

Cozzens, P.A., Rassati, G.A., and Swanson, J.A. (2021a),
Pull-Through Testing of Plate Washers for Column Anchor Rod Applications,
University of Cincinnati., Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cozzens, P.A., Rassati, G.A., and Swanson, J.A. (2021b),
Pull-Through Testing of Plate Washers for Column Anchor Rod Applications: Recommendations and Conclusions,
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Fisher, J.M. (2019),
Industrial Building Design,
Design Guide 7, 3rd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Fisher, J.M. and Kloiber, L.A. (2006),
Base Plate and Anchor Rod Design,
Design Guide 1, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Marsh, M.L. and Burdette, E.G. (1985a),
Anchorage of Steel Building Components to Concrete,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp. 33–39.

Marsh, M.L. and Burdette, E.G. (1985b),
Multiple Bolt Anchorages: Method for Determining the Effective Projected Area of Overlapping Stress Cones,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp. 29–32.

Popov, E.P. and Stephen, R.M. (1977),
Capacity of Columns with Splice Imperfections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 16–23.

Thornton, W.A. (1990a),
Design of Small Base Plates for Wide-Flange Columns,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 27, No. 3, pp. 108–110.

Thornton, W.A. (1990b),
Design of Small Base Plates for Wide-Flange Columns—A Concatenation of Methods,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 173–174.

West, M.A. and Fisher, J.M. (2020),
Erection Bracing of Low-Rise Structural Steel Buildings,
Design Guide 10, 2nd Ed.,
AISC, Chicago, Ill.

Part 15: Design of Hanger Connections, Bracket Plates, and Crane Rail Connections

AREMA (2019),
Manual for Railway Engineering,
American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association, Lanham, Md.
Available at: www.arema.org.

CMAA (2020a),
Specification for Top Running Bridge and Gantry Type Multiple Girder Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes,
CMAA Specification No. 70-2020,
Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc., Charlotte, N.C.
Available at: www.mhi.org.

CMAA (2020b),
Specifications for Top Running and Under Running Single Girder Electric Traveling Cranes Utilizing Under Running Trolley Hoist,
CMAA Specification No. 74-2020,
Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc., Charlotte, N.C.
Available at: www.mhi.org.

Mohr, B.A. and Murray, T.M. (2008),
Bending Strength of Steel Bracket and Splice Plates,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 97–106.

Muir, L.S. and Thornton, W.A. (2004),
A Direct Method for Obtaining the Plate Buckling Coefficient for Double Coped Beams,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 41, No. 3, pp. 133–134.

Swanson, J.A. (2002),
Ultimate Strength Prying Models for Bolted T-Stub Connections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 39, No. 3, pp. 136–147.

Thornton, W.A. (1992),
Strength and Serviceability of Hanger Connections,”
Engineering Journal,
AISC, Vol. 29, No. 4, pp. 145–149.
See also ERRATA, Engineering Journal, AISC, Vol. 33, No. 1, 1996, pp. 39, 40.