Is it possible to combine AISC 358 Endplate prequalified connection with RBS?
Usually SMF are controlled by deflection and shape required are so strong that D/C ratios below 0.2.
There is any hint on codes than indicated that I can reduce the beam (RBS) to use a smaller but still properly...
I'm checking the R001 seismic code for Republica Dominicana and couldn't find ordinary systems as OMF or OCBF are permitted under any exception.
Does anybody know if this code has exceptions for ordinary systems?
Tension/compression limits obligate the use of nonlinear cases that do not always run ok.
I Can't reduce the K or L on the weak axis because I don't have any bracing on the weak axis. That will produce a wrong design.
Oh sorry. [sadeyes] Yes I was talking about washers.
Oups.
The main idea is for bolted connections on cold formed material is there any increase in capacity for using a washer on head additionally to the washer that goes with the nut?
Anybody is suggesting me use double nuts on bolted connections for primary frame of buildings -one under the head of the bolt and one under the nut-
Is there any note or recommendation on the AISC codes that prohibits or suggests these can't be done?
Thanks.