Bolted to last

This joint AISC and RCSC publication covers the design, fabrication, and installation of connections using stainless steel bolts, aligning with the main topics in the RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts. The information in this publication is relevant to bolted connections in building-type structures as well as bridges, and to bolted connections between stainless steel members and carbon steel members. It covers snug-tight, pretensioned, and slip-critical bolted connections. The guidance is based on existing design provisions and information in ANSI/AISC 370 and the Second Edition of AISC Design Guide 27. Three illustrative design examples are included.