A Study on an Innovative Pin-Connected Structural System for Large-Span Steel Structures

Webinar details

Join us for an in-depth webinar exploring the innovative use of pin-connected joints in long-span steel structures. This session will cover the introduction of a pin-connected joint designed to accommodate in-plane rotation and resist shear forces.

These pinned-connections were applied to truss-column joints to support heavy-loaded floors and roofs, designed in accordance with European codes and compared with American and Australian standards. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the material behavior and structural performance of this pin-connection system, four specimens, including two full-scale pin-connections and two truss connections, were tested under both monotonic and cyclic loads. The webinar will present findings on load–displacement curves, hysteretic behavior, ultimate loads, failure modes, capacity, and ductility, demonstrating the excellent ductility, load transfer ability, and capacity of the pin-connection through experimental and numerical results.

• The webinar will be recorded and will be sent out to registered attendees afterwards.
• A certificate of attendance will be provided to attendees who request one near the end of the live webinar session.
• Please note: the time stated on this event is in UTC. You will need to convert this to your own time zone.

Key takeaways from this webinar

• Understanding Pin-connected new systems
• Challenges in Large-Span Structures
• Behavior of Truss-Column Pinned Connections

Related courses

This webinar/topic relates to our school of Civil Engineering  and is particularly found in the following courses:

• Professional Certificate of Competency in Structural Design for Non-Structural Engineers
• 52873WA Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering
• 52896WA Advanced Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering (Materials Testing)
• Online – Bachelor of Science (Civil & Structural Engineering)
• Online – Master of Engineering (Civil: Structural)

About the presenter

Dr. Jianwei Ma, EIT DEng Candidate & Charted Engineer

With over 20 years of experience in structural design, Dr. Jianwei Ma has successfully led projects across various sectors, including residential, high-rise, industrial, and commercial buildings. His expertise extends to Australian codes and specifications, ensuring compliance and excellence in every project.

Proficient in a range of industry-standard software, Dr. Ma has extensive experience with Space Gass, Inducta (SLB, RCB, PTD), Rapt, Sap2000, ETABS, Finite Element Analysis (Abaqus), and AutoCAD. His technical skills are complemented by a strong academic background, highlighted by his published research paper, “A Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach for Assessing the Sustainability of an Innovative Pin-Connected Structural System.”

Dr. Ma is dedicated to advancing structural engineering practices and delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for complex design challenges.