Composite connections in steel and concrete. Part 2 — Moment capacity of end plate beam to column connections

Abstract A comprehensive mathematical model has been derived to predict the behaviour of different types of composite connection. Its derivation for the prediction of moment capacity for composite endplate type connections is presented herein. The model has been validated using available test results from the database developed by the authors. A parametric study has been carried out using this model to check the balance between connection and beam strength for a wide range of variables. Suggestions are made for composite endplate connections to be rationally designed as partial strength, moment resisting connections.