Minimum column splice moment capcity
Minimum column splice moment capcity
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Hi everyone,
Someone once mentioned to me some minimum column splice moment capacity requirements by AISC - I was wondering if someone can point me to them, I have not been able to dig them up.
Thanks,
-G.S
Someone once mentioned to me some minimum column splice moment capacity requirements by AISC - I was wondering if someone can point me to them, I have not been able to dig them up.
Thanks,
-G.S






RE: Minimum column splice moment capcity
1) Apparently, in Europe, column splices get min 30% moment connections.
2) For high seismic moment frames, AISC SDM has some minimum requirement.
3) This thread, and the paper posted in it, contain great discussions of the theory: Link
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RE: Minimum column splice moment capcity
This is a good post; our design team has always designed for the anticipated envelope forces, however, we've had to produce our own splice design spreadsheet to cover the combined effects of bi-axial moment, bi-axial shear and axial load. Does anyone know if there is a program out that will design for these combined effects? I believe RAM connection just checked strong axial moment with axial load, however, we usually have to locate splices where we have all forces present. Does Descon's program account for all of the forces?
I'd appreciate any thoughts/direction.
Thank you!
jochav5280
RE: Minimum column splice moment capcity