Beam model of bolted flanged connections

The behaviour of bolt connections is illustrated by an example of eccentrically loaded plate strip, examined on a FE model with a description of the beam model of this connection. The development of a general‐purpose beam model is described with particular emphasis being given to experimental justification, comparison with similar computing methods, and design applications of the model. The restrictions in the use of the model which are dependent on external dimensions of connected parts and their basic form are also mentioned.