Connections Calculation
Connections Calculation
(OP)
Hi guys,
I have this situation where I was hired to prepare shop drawings for a steel framing..There were some connections shown on structural drawings, like moment connections, but some connections were missing..so I came up with some connections details that seemed the most reasonable for me..after the drawings' first submission, EoR had a lot of comments which were addressed and connections details seem to be approved as noted but he wants to see calculations now..And my question is if this is how it is supposed to be done..? When I am FoR I calculate the whole structure and I show all the details,including connections (which I think are the most important elements in any steel structures..) If any connections are missing, contractor's detailer asks for those details and I provide them..EoR should claim the responsibility for his design...I don't mind preparing calculations for him but he should give me forces in nodes right? What would be your approach here? I will appreciate any advice.
I have this situation where I was hired to prepare shop drawings for a steel framing..There were some connections shown on structural drawings, like moment connections, but some connections were missing..so I came up with some connections details that seemed the most reasonable for me..after the drawings' first submission, EoR had a lot of comments which were addressed and connections details seem to be approved as noted but he wants to see calculations now..And my question is if this is how it is supposed to be done..? When I am FoR I calculate the whole structure and I show all the details,including connections (which I think are the most important elements in any steel structures..) If any connections are missing, contractor's detailer asks for those details and I provide them..EoR should claim the responsibility for his design...I don't mind preparing calculations for him but he should give me forces in nodes right? What would be your approach here? I will appreciate any advice.






RE: Connections Calculation
I do not know all of the details, I am sure there are some grey areas. I am also sure others will be able to provide a more thorough answer.
RE: Connections Calculation
RE: Connections Calculation