... under different types of loading were presented and are under the investigation of innovative new analysis methods. Design/methodology/approach Structure member connections also have the potential for plastic failure. In this study, the authors have highlighted a few topics to be discussed...

...Nor Salwani Hashim; Fatimah De’nan; Norbaya Omar Purpose Basically, connections are used to transfer the force supported by structural members to other parts of the structure. The flush end-plate bolted beam to column connection is one type that has been widely used because of its simplicity...