... for theoretically assessing the ultimate strength of statically loaded rectangular hollow section welded truss joints, having one compression bracing member and one tension bracing member which overlap at the connection to thechord face. These models are based on a series of recognized joint failure modes which...

... s are discussed. Alternative criteria based on deformations are proposed for producing safe serviceable structures, and a generally applicable method is developedfor satisfying these criteria. This method can be applied to both statically determinate and statically indeterminate structures which...