column splice pinned
column splice pinned
(OP)
what is the danger on the moment frame side if i have pinned column splice even if in my analysis everything seems to be working. i used pinned connection for the column splice on my analysis also.
i have a column splice where i used pinned connection
(cap plate with bolt inside wide flange column).
i have a column splice where i used pinned connection
(cap plate with bolt inside wide flange column).






RE: column splice pinned
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
RE: column splice pinned
Mike, in the U.S. column splices are typically located 4 feet above the floor deck. This is mandated by both the AISC seismic provisions and OSHA safety regulations (for fall protection at perimeter columns).
RE: column splice pinned
i have an open steel stucture some pipes in
the moment frame as loads..
let's say the height of the column just 60 ft.
RE: column splice pinned
RE: column splice pinned
Ah So... Makes sense - thanks.
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
RE: column splice pinned
RE: column splice pinned
The only thing I'd be concerned about is excessive rotation of the pin splice- this could lead to large displacements at the top of the frame and, consequently, large p-delta effects. If you took this into account in your model, then I'd say you are OK
RE: column splice pinned
so i must be ok.
i am just concerned if there are codes that
restrict us from using pinned column splice.