This paper investigates the structural behaviour of high strength steel (HSS) circular hollow section (CHS) T-joints under brace axial compression. Finite element analysis on CHS using S460, S700, S900 and S1100 was conducted, chord plastification failure examined. The effect heat affected zones (HAZ) joint influences grade, to diameter ratio (β) wall thickness (2γ) suitability CIDECT mean equa...