Simple connections are the backbone of most multi-story steel buildings. According to the SteelConstruction.info summary, the Green Book provides:

: Connections between steel columns and concrete foundations.

: Connections joining two column sections vertically.

: This is the most common reference for "nominally pinned" connections. These joints are designed to transfer vertical shear forces while allowing rotation, making them ideal for braced frames.

: It offers "pre-validated" details for:

: For many standard configurations, the book provides tabulated shear and tying resistances, eliminating the need for manual calculations.